Volunteer roles

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
• Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you 

• A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
• Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
• A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
• Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
• You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for! 

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups and teams, all of which help our cats in different ways. Our treasurer volunteers maintain the finances of local groups and teams, ensuring they hold the funds needed to continue their vital work. Cats Protection relies solely on donations from generous members of the public, and our treasurer volunteers help make sure these funds are spent in the most effective way. 

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

•  Preparing budgets
• Keeping accurate financial records
• Reporting financial records via ‘Cashlog’ (Cats Protection supplied software)
• Paying invoices and volunteer expenses
• Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure
• Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds
• Managing and monitoring donations made to the group
• Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims

Time expectation

Our current volunteer treasurers usually spend between 2 to 4 hours per week in this role. More hours may be required at certain times, such as towards the end of the financial year but support is always available. 

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. The purpose of this role is to support the organisation with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped.

You expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
• Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
• Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
• Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
• Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan 
• Sign-posting queries from members of the public
• Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided

Time expectation

Our support volunteers usually spend 2-5 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
• Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you 

• A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
• Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
• A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
• Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
• You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for! 

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. Life in a rescue environment is never ideal for any cat compared to a loving home. Our cat adoption team leaders support cat homing and as part of this they may lead a team of volunteer home visitors who collectively play an important part in matching our feline friends with their new families. Our cat adoption team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Acting as the main point of contact within the team for cat adoption enquiries via email/telephone and social media
• Supporting the adoption process through either homefinder questionnaires or a small team of home visitors
• Liaising closely with other volunteers to ensure information on cats being helped is correct and up to date
• Following up on any post-adoption queries
• Play an active part in the volunteer committee, being part of the team leading on cat adoption information and updates
• Collaborating with the cat welfare team leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures

Time expectation

The cat adoption team leader role is vital within our busy volunteer teams. Our current volunteers spend around 10 to 12 hours per week in this flexible role, which can be shared by more than one volunteer if required.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

You can expect us to 

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
• Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you 

• A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us
• Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
• A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
• Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
• You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for! 

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

The difference you will make to cats and people

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.
 

You can expect us to

• make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You'll be:

• 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

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.

You may be just the volunteer we've been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. The purpose of this role is to support the organisation with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped.

You expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
• Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
• Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
• Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
• Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan 
• Sign-posting queries from members of the public
• Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided

Time expectation

Our support volunteers usually spend 2-5 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

As a Teaching Quality Assessor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality Islamic essentials education across universities in the UK. This volunteer will assess the teaching quality of Roots Essentials courses, providing feedback and recommendations to support continuous improvement. The role supports the team’s goal of maintaining high educational standards and providing an enriching learning experience for university students.

Key tasks

▪ Observation and Assessment: Observe classes (in-person or virtually) and assess the teaching quality, content delivery, and student engagement based on established criteria.

▪ Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods, course materials, and assessments used in delivering the Roots Essentials Curriculum.

▪ Feedback and Reporting: Provide constructive feedback to instructors on teaching quality and suggest areas for improvement.

▪ Quality Assurance: Ensure that the curriculum is being delivered in a manner that aligns with the programme’s educational objectives and Islamic principles.

▪ Collaboration: Work closely with the Education Vice-Lead and Academic team to support the professional development of instructors.

▪ Documentation: Prepare reports summarizing observations, evaluations, and recommendations for enhancing the educational experience.

▪ Training Contribution: Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials or workshops for instructors to improve teaching practices.

What we’re looking for

▪ A background in Islamic studies, education, or a related field, with a good understanding of foundational Islamic knowledge.

▪ Previous experience in teaching, assessing, or quality assurance in an educational setting, preferably within Islamic education.

▪ Strong skills in classroom observation, evaluation, and providing constructive feedback.

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with instructors and programme staff.

▪ A strong commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of Islamic education in a university setting.

▪ Sensitivity to the cultural and religious context of the programme and its participants.

What we have to offer

▪ Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated international volunteers.

▪ Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.

▪ Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.

▪ Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

WANTED: THE SYSTEM PROTECTOR.

ROLE: VOLUNTEER ADMIN & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

THE MISSION: FORTIFY THE BRAND. SECURE THE DROP.

URBAN YOUTH moves fast, but we never move reckless. To drop high-impact interventions on the street, we need a backbone of steel. We need an Admin & Compliance Manager who finds beauty in the details and power in the process.

You are the one who ensures our "Crew" is vetted, our "Drops" are insured, and our "Data" is locked down. You turn the "boring stuff" into a competitive advantage.

We have the energy. You have the infrastructure.

THE MISSION DEBRIEF

Your objective is to build a "Bulletproof" operational foundation:

• THE COMPLIANCE SHIELD: Managing the "Specs"—DBS checks, risk assessments, and insurance. You make sure we’re legal so we can be loud.

• THE DATA VAULT: Keeping our community info organised, GDPR-compliant, and ready for "Mission Debriefs" (Impact Reporting).

• THE CREW ONBOARDING: Managing the paperwork that turns a "Volunteer" into an "Official Crew Member."

• THE INBOX CONTROLLER: Streamlining the comms between the Board, the Co-CEOs, and our partners.

THE SPECS

Who you are:

• Methodical: You don't just "check" a box; you verify it. You have an eye for detail that others miss.

• Problem Solver: You see a messy spreadsheet and your first instinct is to build a system to fix it.

• Discrete: You understand the weight of handling sensitive community data.

• High-Contrast Thinker: You can balance "Strict Compliance" with the "Street Energy" of the brand.

THE REWARDS

• The Backbone: You are the reason the Board sleeps at night and the Crew feels safe on the streets.

• System Builder: You get to design the administrative "OS" for a fast-scaling London brand.

• The Crew: Full URBAN YOUTH "Crew" kit and a senior seat at the "Mission Briefings."

• The Legacy: You are building a professional standard that sets URBAN YOUTH apart from every other charity.

HOW TO SECURE THE SPECS

WE DON'T WANT A 10-PAGE CV. WE WANT THE SYSTEM.

TO APPLY:

Send us a brief "Admin Audit." Tell us: What are the 3 most important documents every street-based "Drop" needs before it goes live?

• Bonus: Tell us about a time you saved a project by spotting a detail everyone else missed.

STATUS: SECURED

DEADLINE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm

URBAN YOUTH // STRENGTH IN THE SPECS.

WANTED: THE GROUND BREAKER.

ROLE: VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH MANAGER

THE MISSION: EMBED THE BRAND. UNLOCK THE CITY.

URBAN YOUTH doesn't just "show up." We land with purpose. But before the van doors open, the ground needs to be prepared. We need a Community Engagement & Outreach Manager to be our lead scout and bridge-builder.

You are the one who talks to the local legends, the shop owners, the parents, and the "quiet leaders" of the estate. You turn a "neighborhood" into a "Partner Zone."

We have the gear. You have the keys to the city.

THE MISSION DEBRIEF

Your objective is to ensure URBAN YOUTH is welcomed, trusted, and embedded across London:

• THE STREET SCOUT: Identifying the "Heat Zones"—the specific corners, parks, and squares where young people are gathered and need us most.

• THE TRUST ARCHITECT: Building deep, authentic relationships with local community groups, faith leaders, and grassroots organisations.

• THE OUTREACH ENGINE: Leading the "Pre-Drop" hype. Getting on the ground days before a session to let the community know we’re coming.

• THE PARTNERSHIP MAPPING: Connecting with local councils, youth hubs, and police (where necessary) to ensure our interventions are supported and sustainable.

THE SPECS

Who you are:

• The Natural Communicator: You can talk to a Council Leader in the morning and a group of teenagers in the afternoon without changing your soul.

• The Map-Maker: You know London. You understand the nuances between boroughs and the "invisible borders" that young people face.

• High Empathy, Low Ego: You listen more than you talk. You understand that "Community" is earned, not bought.

• The Problem-Solver: You know how to navigate local tensions and turn "Not in my backyard" into "When are you coming back?"

THE REWARDS

• The Key to the City: You will build a network of contacts that spans the entire capital.

• The Impact Lead: You are the reason a "Drop" feels like a homecoming rather than an intrusion.

• The Crew: Full URBAN YOUTH "Crew" kit and a senior seat at the "Mission Briefings."

• The Legacy: You are building the foundation for a London-wide movement.

HOW TO UNLOCK THE ZONE

WE DON'T WANT A PROPOSAL. WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR HUSTLE.

TO APPLY:

Send us a 60-second "Street Pitch." Tell us: How do you introduce URBAN YOUTH to a community that has been let down by "the system" before?

• Bonus: Tell us about a time you turned a "No" into a "Yes" on the streets.

STATUS: SCOUTING

DEADLINE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm

URBAN YOUTH // ROOTS IN THE STREET.

WANTED: THE MISSION CONTROLLER.

ROLE: VOLUNTEER LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

THE MISSION: MOVE THE GEAR. MAPPING THE DROP.

URBAN YOUTH doesn't have a fixed address. Our "office" is a street corner, a park, or a car park. We are mobile, agile, and always on the move.

But moving a high-impact youth intervention across the city takes more than just a van. It takes a Logistics and Operations Manager who can see the chess board. We need the person who ensures the kit is prepped, the transport is locked, and the "Drop Zone" is ready for action.

Without you, we’re just a van in traffic. With you, we’re a movement.

THE MISSION DEBRIEF

Your objective is to ensure every "Drop" is executed with 100% precision:

• THE DEPLOYMENT: Planning the routes and the "Landing" for every pop-up. You own the schedule.

• THE GEAR ADMISTOR: Managing our high-vis flight cases, tech, and sports kits. If it’s broken, you fix it. If it’s missing, you find it.

• THE SITE SPECS: Assessing the "Drop Zones." You handle the risk assessments, the permits, and the "A-Frame" setups so the Crew can focus on the youth.

• THE FLEET: Overseeing our mobile units (the vans/transport) and making sure we are loaded and ready to hit the pavement in record time.

THE SPECS

Who you are:

• Systems Minded: You love a process. You see a mess and immediately turn it into a streamlined workflow.

• Problem Solver: Traffic jam? Double-booked site? You don't panic; you pivot.

• Tech-Savvy: You can manage a digital "Inventory" and a "Drop Calendar" with ease.

• The "Safety First" Hustler: You understand that "Urban" doesn't mean "Unsafe." You keep the operations tight and the risks low.

THE REWARDS

• The Architect of Movement: You are the reason URBAN YOUTH is the most agile charity in the sector.

• The Operations Lead: A "Head of Ops" role for a fast-scaling brand is a massive power-move for your CV.

• The Crew: Full URBAN YOUTH "Crew" kit and a senior seat at the "Mission Briefings."

• The Impact: You are the one who makes sure the "Safe Space" actually arrives for the young people who need it.

HOW TO SECURE THE DEPLOYMENT

WE DON'T WANT A COVER LETTER. WE WANT A PLAN.

TO APPLY:

Send us a 60-second "Op-Check." Tell us: What are the 3 most important things you’d check before the van leaves the depot for a drop?

• Bonus: Tell us about a time you managed a complex project with zero room for error.

STATUS: READY TO ROLL

DEADLINE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm

URBAN YOUTH // PRECISION ON THE PAVEMENT.

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.
Our Cat welfare team leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of fosterer volunteers and cat care volunteers.
They help make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident and provide advice and guidance when needed.
This incredible teamwork means we are able to help more cats and kittens in need.

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

You’ll be:

• Volunteering alongside colleagues including the branch coordinator/team leader, Cat Welfare team, branch development manager and Vet team to ensure that cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied
• Support fosterers to follow cat welfare policies and procedures
• Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
• Supporting the branch by ensuring that accurate and up to date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified systems
• Attending relevant volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
• With the other volunteers, recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers
• Represent the branch at relevant meetings
• Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
• Collaborating with the cat adoption team leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with our policies and procedures

Time expectation

The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our cat welfare team leaders usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best.
We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference.
Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

WANTED: THE REINFORCEMENTS.

ROLE: VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

THE MISSION: FUEL THE DROP. SCALE THE IMPACT.

URBAN YOUTH doesn't ask for "handouts." We offer Investments.

We are a high-speed, street-level intervention brand with a world-class aesthetic and a frontline pulse. To keep our "Drops" hitting the pavement and our "Crew" equipped, we need a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who knows how to turn a vision into a budget.

We’ve got the streets. We need you to bring the fuel.

THE MISSION DEBRIEF

Your objective is to build a sustainable, high-powered engine for the brand:

• THE PARTNERSHIPS: Scouting and securing "Brand Alignments" with companies that want to invest in the next generation (think Fashion, Tech, Music, and Sport).

• THE GRANTS: Identifying the high-level "Strategic Funds" and turning our data into winning bids.

• THE REVENUE: Finding creative ways to monetize the brand—from "Sponsor a Drop" packages to corporate social responsibility (CSR) deals.

• THE INVESTORS: Managing the relationships with our high-net-worth supporters, keeping them hyped on the "Mission Debriefs."

THE SPECS

Who you are:

• The Closer: You aren't afraid to ask for the check. You know the value of what we do and you sell it with 100% confidence.

• Strategist: You don't just "apply"—you "position." You know how to make URBAN YOUTH the only choice for a partner.

• Connected: You have a black book of contacts or the "Hustle" to build one from scratch.

• Professional with an Edge: You can hold your own in a corporate boardroom, but you appreciate the grit of a street-side intervention.

THE REWARDS

• Architect Status: You are the reason we can scale from one borough to the whole city.

• The Portfolio: A "Lead Fundraiser" role at a disruptive, fast-growing brand is a massive power-move for your career.

• The Crew: Full URBAN YOUTH "Crew" kit and a seat at the strategic "Board Huddles."

• The Legacy: You aren't just raising money; you are raising the ceiling for every young person we reach.

HOW TO SECURE THE ASSETS

WE DON'T WANT A CV. WE WANT THE NUMBERS.

TO APPLY:

Send us a brief "Partnership Pitch"—which brand should URBAN YOUTH partner with next and why?

• Bonus: Tell us the biggest "Win" you've ever secured in your career or community work.

STATUS: OPEN

DEADLINE: Monday 30th March 2026, before 6pm

URBAN YOUTH // FUELLED BY THE FUTURE.