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 can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our Fundraising Event Helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!

• Help set up and/or man stalls at events
• Help on collection days like supermarket collections events or street collections
• Help at fundraising events such as Quiz nights, cake sales and dances
• Promoting a professional image of Cats Protection at events

Our Harrogate & District branch is run by an experienced and skilled team of cat-loving volunteers, who are dedicated to improving the lives of cats and kittens in Harrogate. Working to find loving new homes for local cats in need, we also offer advice on a variety of subjects including neutering, microchipping and lost & found cats; as well as general education, campaigning and raising awareness within the Harrogate area.
Our branch is here to support cats and kittens in Harrogate: covering all HG postcodes, along with LS17, LS22, LS23 & YO51.

You’ll meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. By being the link between members of the public and Cats Protection, the money you collect will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens.

• A friendly, outgoing outlook
• An affinity with people
• Willingness to be part of a team
• A passion for feline welfare

This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.  

We’ll keep you up to date with upcoming local events where volunteers are needed. You’ll then be able to choose which events you’d like to volunteer at and how many hours you’d like to give. However much time you can give, your contribution will help raise much needed funds to continue the work of Cats Protection.

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.