Events Organiser

We are looking to recruit Volunteer Fundraising Events Organisers for Cats Protection in Tunbridge Wells & Crowborough. Remote Unpaid role, expenses paid. Voluntary.

Please get in touch to arrange a chat to find out more if you're interested in helping.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Planning fundraising events and activities like cake sales, quiz nights and barn dances locally
• Attending events with the team of Volunteers within the branch
• Providing the treasurer with information on funds raised from fundraising events
• Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection

A bit more information about this role and the team

• This is a flexible role. The amount of time you offer can work to your availability and convenience.
• You will need your own transport if you wish to attend events, ideally a car or van since items, stock and equipment will usually be needed.
• We ask that you complete training to support you in your role. This can be completed online if you have access to the internet and the necessary device (computer/laptop/tablet etc). Support can be offered or paper versions of much of the training if needed.

Cats Protection is the UK's leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

A bit about this role

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cake sales, barn dances, quiz nights and everything in between.

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds through events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with

• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise and delegate
• An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
• Knowledge of your local community

Time expectation

We are grateful for whatever time you can offer and this is a very flexible role with no set expectation of time commitment. Our fundraising events organisers usually spend two to three hours per week in this role, which can depend on how busy or quiet the season is and can be shared by more than one volunteer.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

You can fill out our full application by copying this link into your browser

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: Up to £0.01 per year

Application question(s):

• Please confirm you are over 18 years old.
• Please confirm that you have a drivers license.
• Do you have any unspent convictions, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) 1978?
• Please can you confirm you live in the Tunbridge Wells area?

Work Location: On the road