Recruitment Support Volunteer- Exeter

Help Cats Protection find and welcome passionate volunteers. As a Recruitment Support Volunteer, you’ll promote opportunities, match people to roles, and support strong teams that make a real difference for cats, communities, and the people who love them. The Recruitment Support Volunteer role plays a pivotal part in strengthening Cats Protection’s ability to deliver its mission—to improve the lives of cats, people, and communities. Volunteers are the backbone of the charity, driving local initiatives, supporting cat welfare activities, and helping thousands of cats each year find safety, care, and new homes. By focusing on volunteer recruitment, this role directly ensures that Cats Protection has the people power needed to sustain and expand its vital work. Through identifying opportunities for volunteer involvement, planning recruitment campaigns, and promoting available roles, Recruitment Support Volunteers help attract dedicated, compassionate individuals who share the organisation’s values. Every new volunteer recruited brings unique skills, time, and enthusiasm, allowing Cats Protection to operate more effectively—whether through hands‑on cat care, fundraising, education, or community outreach. Managing the recruitment and matching process also ensures that volunteers are placed in roles where they can make the greatest impact. When volunteers feel valued, supported, and well‑matched to their responsibilities, they are more likely to remain engaged long‑term. This consistency helps local branches and centres maintain high standards of welfare and service, ultimately benefiting more cats across the UK. Beyond filling roles, this volunteer position helps promote a culture of best practice and inclusivity in volunteering. By representing Cats Protection’s values—compassion, courage, and collaboration—the Recruitment Support Volunteer contributes to a welcoming environment where people feel inspired to get involved. This not only enhances volunteer retention but also strengthens the charity’s reputation as a supportive and purpose‑driven organisation. In short, the Recruitment Support Volunteer acts as a bridge between passionate people and meaningful opportunities to make a difference. Their efforts ensure that Cats Protection continues to have the skilled, motivated, and caring volunteer network it needs to thrive. Every successful recruitment helps another team function smoothly, another event run effectively, and another cat receive the care it deserves. By helping to build and sustain this volunteer community, the Recruitment Support Volunteer plays an essential role in ensuring Cats Protection can continue its mission creating a world where every cat is treated with kindness and understanding. What are we looking for? As a Recruitment Support Volunteer with Cats Protection, you’ll play a key role in connecting passionate people with opportunities to make a real difference to cats and communities. To be successful and enjoy this role, you’ll bring a blend of people skills, organisation, and enthusiasm for volunteering and animal welfare. Ideally, you’ll be a friendly and approachable person who enjoys engaging with others and making them feel welcome. You’ll be confident in communicating with people from all backgrounds, whether that’s by phone, email, or in person and able to clearly explain the benefits and responsibilities of different volunteer roles. You’ll take pride in representing Cats Protection in a positive and professional way, helping potential volunteers feel inspired and informed. Strong organisational and administrative skills will help you manage multiple enquiries and tasks efficiently, from advertising roles to supporting the application process. You’ll be comfortable following procedures and maintaining accurate records, while also using your initiative to spot opportunities for improvement or creative ways to attract new volunteers. A methodical approach, combined with good attention to detail, will ensure the recruitment process runs smoothly and fairly for everyone involved. A collaborative attitude is essential. You’ll enjoy being part of a team and supporting others to achieve shared goals, whether that’s working with local volunteer groups, team leaders, or staff members. You’ll understand the importance of promoting a culture of inclusion and respect, ensuring that every volunteer feels valued and supported. Empathy, patience, and a positive outlook will help you create a welcoming environment where people from all walks of life can thrive. You’ll share Cats Protection’s passion for animal welfare, particularly its mission to improve the lives of cats and the people who care for them. You don’t need to be an expert—just motivated to make a difference and willing to learn. We’ll provide you with training and support to help you grow in the role, including opportunities to develop your skills in volunteer management and engagement. Previous experience in recruitment, HR, administration, marketing, or volunteer coordination would be helpful but is not essential. Experience with databases, online application systems, or social media could also be an advantage. Most importantly, you’ll bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine interest in connecting people with meaningful volunteering opportunities. Confidentiality, discretion, and a commitment to best practice in volunteering are also important qualities for this role. You’ll be trusted with sensitive information and expected to handle it with care and professionalism. This is a flexible volunteering role, usually involving two to three hours per week, which can be shared with another volunteer if needed. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys engaging with people, wants to develop valuable skills, and cares deeply about making a positive impact. By bringing your energy and compassion to this role, you’ll help ensure that more volunteers can join Cats Protection’s vital mission—because life is better with cats. What will you be doing? In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping Cats Protection attract, engage, and support volunteers who are passionate about improving the lives of cats. You’ll begin by identifying opportunities for volunteer involvement—looking at where additional support could make the biggest difference across local branches and centres. This could include roles in cat care, fundraising, administration, community outreach, education, or fostering. By recognising these opportunities, you’ll help ensure that every area of the charity’s work has the right people and skills in place to succeed. You’ll then plan and deliver volunteer recruitment campaigns, using creative and inclusive approaches to reach potential volunteers. This might involve producing engaging adverts, writing social media posts, or connecting with local community groups and online platforms to raise awareness of available opportunities. Your ability to communicate the value of volunteering with Cats Protection—both for cats and for people—will be key to attracting individuals who share the charity’s compassion and commitment. Once roles are advertised, you’ll oversee the volunteer application process, ensuring it runs smoothly and reflects Cats Protection’s welcoming and professional standards. This includes reviewing applications, coordinating with team members, arranging informal meetings or interviews, and keeping candidates informed along the way. You’ll act as a friendly point of contact for those considering volunteering, offering clear information and guidance about what to expect. Meeting with potential volunteers is one of the most rewarding aspects of the role. You’ll help people discover where their interests and abilities align with Cats Protection’s needs, matching them to suitable roles where they can make a real difference. Whether it’s finding a caring fosterer for cats in need, a skilled fundraiser, or an enthusiastic community ambassador, your efforts will help build strong, effective volunteer teams. Beyond recruitment, you’ll also support a culture of best practice in volunteering. This means promoting inclusivity, ensuring fair and transparent recruitment processes, and encouraging positive volunteer experiences. You’ll help maintain Cats Protection’s reputation as an organisation that values and supports its volunteers, recognising that their dedication underpins every success story. Ultimately, your work will ensure that Cats Protection continues to attract and retain compassionate people who share its vision—a world where every cat is treated with kindness and understanding. By connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities, you’ll not only strengthen the charity’s impact but also help create a supportive community united by a love of cats. #J-18808-Ljbffr