Skills and experience:

• Enthusiastic
• Pro-active
• Regular
• Reliable
• Willingness to get stuck in
• Ability to work independently
• Passion for cats and interest in cat welfare

How this helps us:

Cat care assistants work to ensure our cats have a healthy and happy environment whilst in our care. Many cats find living at a rescue to be a bit stressful, so having people around to care for them and give them some love and attention can be really beneficial. We rely on volunteers to help keep our cleanliness levels high so our cats are as healthy as possible.

What does this role involve?

Morning role: (core hours are usually 9:30am – 12.00)

• Cleaning out the cat cabins
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Wiping down walls and cabins
  • Changing bedding
  • Emptying litter trays; washing and refilling
  • Feeding and watering; washing used bowls
• Keeping safety corridors and utility areas clean and tidy
• Socialising with the cats; stroking, talking and grooming them; giving them company and attention
• Record keeping; observing the cats’ behaviour and reporting any changes or concerns

Afternoon role: (core hours are usually 4:30pm- 6:00pm)

• Socialising with the cats; stroking, talking and grooming them; giving them company and attention
• Record keeping; observing the cats’ behaviour and reporting any changes or concerns
• If needed, helping with regular health checks including weighting; administering parasite treatment
• Make sure every cat has fresh water and litter trays are clean; feed as required; wash dirty trays and bowls

Time commitment required?

Some volunteers help multiple days, some once a week and some once a fortnight. All we ask is that you stick to your agreed slots so the care rota is adequately filled. We can, of course, be flexible by arrangement.

It is vital that volunteers turn up regularly, letting us know in advance of any absence – if you fail to turn up it will have a negative impact on the care and welfare of our rescue cats. In the case of repeated absences, we may ask you to leave.

Age Requirements

We are sorry but, because of our safeguarding policies, we are unable to accept offers of hands-on help from under 18s

How will we support you?

Your contact will be one of the charity’s trustees who will provide you with support, information, guidance and direction. You will receive an induction into the workings of the charity and a tour of the rescue to make sure you are familiar with our feeding, cleaning and biosecurity practices.

What you can gain from volunteering with us?

• Develop existing knowledge or gain new knowledge
• Using your skills and abilities in an animal rescue situation.
• Spending time with rescue cats and helping to improve their lives.

Please note, that depending on the current number of volunteers, we may not have spaces available on the specific day/hour requested. In these circumstances, your name will be put on a waiting list and we will contact you if a space becomes available.

Please let us have a few more of your details. Obviously, the information you give is just a starting point since we want to make sure any time and effort you volunteer are rewarding to you as well as the cats we are trying to help: Online Volunteer Registration