Lost & Found Volunteer
- Employer
- Cats Protection
- Location
- Deeside & Kincardine
- Salary
- Voluntary, unpaid
- Closing date
- 21 Oct 2024
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- Function
- Volunteering
- Sector
- Animal
- Hours
- Part Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Seniority
- Junior
Job Details
A bit about this role
Unfortunately our feline friends can occasionally stray or get lost, which can be extremely distressing for their owners. Our lost and found volunteers are passionate about reuniting lost cats and bringing families back together. They help cats and their owners by advertising lost cats and providing support, advice and guidance to people searching for their cats.
What can you expect to be doing?- Responding to enquiries from the public about lost and found cats
- Keeping up to date records of lost and founds cats
- Matching cats that are reported lost with those reported found
- Advertising lost and found cats
- Providing help and information to owners about their lost cats
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reunite lost cats with their owners. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Record keeping and administration skills
- Good IT skills
- Patience and the ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Willingness to be part of a team
Our lost and found volunteers usually spend between 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safeAt 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.
Company
Cats Protection is the UK's leading cat welfare charity Since we were founded in 1927, we’ve helped a huge number of cats and kittens – homing over 1.5 million of them to new owners and championing the rights of countless others.
- Telephone
- 08000191919
- Location
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National Cat Centre
Lewes road
Chelwood Gate
West Sussex
RH17 7TT
GB
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