Fundraising Team Leader Volunteer - Lichfield and Tamworth
- Employer
- Cats Protection
- Location
- Lichfield and Tamworth
- Salary
- Unpaid Volunteer Role
- Closing date
- 10 Feb 2025
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- Job Function
- Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community, Events, Project Management, Direct / Face to Face
- Cause Area
- Animals
- Hours
- Flexible hours
- Contract Type
- No contract required
- Job Level
- Voluntary
- Type of Work
- Volunteer
- Place of Work
- Remote
Job Details
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, employees 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 team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
- Planning fundraising events and activities with your team
- Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
- Keeping financial records from fundraising events
- Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
- Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
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 and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We're looking for someone with:
- Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to prioritise and delegate
- An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly
- Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community
- Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
- Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Time expectation
Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
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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