Volunteer role Profile:  Cat Care Volunteer

Hours: Flexible, based on availability
Commitment: Varied
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Selby, YO8 postcode

Why we want you:

As a cat care volunteer, you will be working closely with cats to make a difference to their lives and support our efforts to rescue and rehome cats in the local community. 

Your work will be essential for socialising, caring for, and supporting cats as they prepare for adoption. 

There are a range of activities you could be involved in as a cat care volunteer, detailed below.

Activities available as a community volunteer:

• Cat fosterer - must have a spare room

• Cat socialiser 

What you will be doing:

• Opening your home to a cat who is waiting to find their forever home

• Daily care and monitoring of foster cats 

  • Includes grooming, administering any required medications, and monitoring the general health and wellbeing of the cat. 

• Cat socialisation to help cats adjust to human interaction. 

• Facilitating meet and greets for potential adopters 

• Monitor local feral colonies, engage with feeders, and trap unneutered cats 

• Transport cats to appointments from foster homes

The skills you need: 

• A love of cats

• Animal care experience - ideally with cats

• Basic knowledge of animal health

• Flexibility and reliability 

• Patience and compassion

• Able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Able to follow instructions and act on own initiative within set boundaries 

• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

What’s in it for you:

• Play a vital role in helping cats find their forever homes.

• Grow your experience in the animal welfare and charity sector.

• Be at the heart of a passionate and caring community.

• Opportunities to undertake other aspects of volunteering

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in supporting our efforts!

For any questions about the role, please email AlfiesCatRescue@gmail.com