Stourbridge Branch is looking for volunteers!! Volunteering with Cats Protection can be very enjoyable and rewarding. We are currently looking for people to help with the following roles: As a Cat Fosterer you will be directly helping cats and kittens in need, giving them hands-on care and working with others to re-home them, providing them with a second chance of a happy and healthy life. You will provide temporary care and accommodation in purpose-built cat pens in your garden or outdoor space, or in an adapted spare room in your home. You will be provided with all equipment, materials and supplies. As a Trap, Neuter and Return Volunteer you will be participating in the Cats Protection Trap Neuter and Return (TNR) Programme, which involves trapping the cat, taking the cat to a local vet to be neutered, returning the cat to their habitat or finding a suitable alternative home. In addition, you may also be involved in regularly feeding local feral cat colonies. As a Home Visitor you will carry out home visits before we re-home a cat or kitten. This involves visiting members of the public in their own homes, talking to them about the process involved, answering their questions and providing information and advice for when their new arrival comes home. As a Fund-raising Volunteer you will help out at various fund-raising events throughout the year including fetes, fayres, jumbles, festivals, sponsored events. As Maintenance Volunteer you will carry out maintenance tasks when required; painting, fixing fixtures and fittings, and generally maintaining Cats Protection premises, grounds, equipment and vehicles. You will work in line with heath and safety and Cats Protection policies and procedures. As a Legacy Volunteer you will work alongside our volunteer groups and act as an ambassador for Cats Protection in the promotion of legacy giving in your local community. You will be the first point of contact for people interested in leaving a legacy to the charity and respond using Cats Protection documentation. As Enquiries Volunteer you will be the first point of contact for in responding to enquiries from the general public. You will liaise with different members of your volunteer group for support in providing comprehensive information in response to specific queries when necessary and you will sometimes signpost queries and requests to the National Cat Centre. As a Recruitment Volunteer, you will liaise with other volunteers across all the different work areas of the group (e.g. welfare, rehoming, publicity, fundraising, support) to identify and promote new local volunteering opportunities. You will then meet with people who you believe will be a valuable addition to the group and match them with suitable opportunities. You will also be involved in helping new volunteers settle into their role. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact us on 0844 884 8520, email [email protected] or fill in the form below. As a Shop Volunteer you will assist with the day to day running of the shop by serving customers and sorting, steaming, pricing, arranging and replenishing stock. You may also be involved in assisting the shop manager and other members of the team in discussing and implementing changes to shop layout and pricing, etc. Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting the work of the charity will also be important when talking to our customers. If you can spare a few hours a week to help in the shop fill in the form online or call the shop on 01384 422208 or pop in and see us at: Stourbridge, Dudley & Wyre Forest 27 Lower High Street Stourbridge DY8 1TA Opening times are between 9:00am and 5:30pm on Monday to Saturday. cats.org.uk/stourbridge/volunteering
Posted on: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:59:44 +0000
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