Neutering Volunteer – Cats Protection Southampton Branch

About this opportunity

At Cats Protection we passionately believe that neutering cats before they can breed is an essential part of cat ownership, and without neutering the UK’s cat population would quickly get out of control. Our neutering volunteers help spread positive neutering messages and make it easier for owners on low incomes to get their cats neutered. They help raise awareness of the benefits of neutering, promote our neutering schemes and respond to enquiries from members of the public.

What can you expect to be doing?

  • Promoting the benefits of neutering and our neutering schemes
  • Responding to enquiries about neutering
  • Completing relevant neutering paperwork and distributing neutering vouchers
  • Managing the branch’s neutering budget
  • Assessing eligibility for our subsidised neutering scheme
  • Following up with cat owners to make sure that vouchers are used
  • Ensuring all cats and kittens are neutered in line with Cats Protection policies and procedures

A bit more information about this role and the team

We are looking for a volunteer to join our friendly team, this role is a busy one but there is help available. Full training will be given, but you need to be confident is liaising with people of all levels by phone, email and in person. We are a friendly bunch and have social events should you wish to get more involved.

Although this role is for our Southampton branch, there is no requirement to live in the Southampton area as the role can be carried out remotely.

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 promoting our neutering scheme. 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
  • Good record keeping and administration skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Willingness to be part of a team

Time expectation

Our neutering volunteers usually spend between two to four hours a week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

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.

About Cats Protection Southampton Branch

Founded in 1927, Cats Protection is the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. Our vision is a society where every cat has their best possible life because they are protected, cared for and understood by everyone. We campaign for change across the UK and educate the public on good cat welfare. Our subsidised neutering scheme helps people on low incomes to afford to neuter their cats, reducing the number of cats needing to be rehomed. Nationally our network of Branches and Cat Centres finds loving new homes for tens of thousands of cats each year.

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