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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A bit about this role
Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a TNR volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.
What can you expect to be doing?
● Recording information about feral colonies
● Distributing information leaflets
● Trapping cats using humane methods
● Taking cats to local vets to be neutered (spayed/castrated)
● Returning cats to their territory or a suitable alternative
● Promoting neutering by building relationships with farmers, land owners and local businesses
● This is a pilot project and so volunteers have the opportunity to pick and choose tasks instead of undertaking all the activities listed above.
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 reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We're looking for someone with...
● Basic knowledge of cats and cat care
● Good interpersonal and communication skills
● A well organised and practical approach
● Patience and perseverance
● The ability to deal with sensitive situations
● Good communication skills
● A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
Time expectation
This is a flexible role, and the hours will vary depending on the number of cats identified for specific TNR campaigns. Our current TNR volunteers spend about 2 to 3 hours per week in this role which 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.
Thank you for joining us and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Candlelighters offer a variety of support groups and events for families affected by childhood cancer. We’re looking for a friendly and attentive volunteer to help the Family Support Team to set up and manage each event to ensure it runs smoothly and successfully for families.
Location
Across Yorkshire (most groups are at The Square, 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD)
Time commitment
Approximately five hours per month, depending on the number of events you sign up for.
Activities will vary but may include:
- Helping to set up prior to the event (arranging furniture, putting up decorations etc …)
- Putting out food and refreshments
- Meeting and greeting
- Keeping a record of attendance
- Making hot and cold drinks
- Cleaning and tidying up
- Serving lunches and refreshments
- Taking photos
- Organising or assisting with games and activities
- Engaging with family members and helping them to feel involved
- Supervising children
- Cleaning and tidying up at the end of the event
- Assisting the team with any other tasks and activities
We are looking for a volunteer who:
- Has experience of working with children or families in a professional context
- Has knowledge of safeguarding procedures and safer working practices
- Is confident, friendly and approachable
- Is experienced in working as part of a team
- Can work well and remain calm under pressure
- Is proactive and able to use own initiative
- Can move furniture (tables and chairs) and boxes
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Support and Benefits
It’s vital that our volunteers feel rewarded for their amazing efforts so we want to match your goals, aspirations, availability and everything else with the right opportunity for you. Here are a few examples of what you will receive as a volunteer:
- Thorough induction & training to give you the confidence to perform your role well and to the best of your ability
- Opportunity to develop new and existing skills to help you beyond your involvement with Candlelighters
- Ongoing support from the Family Support and HR teams
- Certain expenses to be reimbursed as agreed with your Volunteer Supervisor, in accordance with our Expenses policy
- Regular reviews with your Volunteer Supervisor to help you develop in your role
- Satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer
- We can be a reference once you’ve volunteered for three months
- Access to the mental health hotline
- Charity Worker Discount card
- Access to The Company Shop
We understand the impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a difference for families affected by children’s cancer? Join our team at The Square as a Front of House Volunteer! In this role, you’ll support Jess, our Family Support Coordinator, in creating a welcoming environment for families, greeting visitors, offering a friendly presence and assisting with booking a variety of wellbeing services.
Location
The Square, 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD
Time commitment
Ideally we’re looking for a volunteer who can help us every Saturday (11:30-5:30) or Thursday (4-8pm) but can work around your schedule!
Key Activities
As a Front of House Volunteer you will support the Jess, our Family Support Coordinator, and the wider team with a variety of tasks including:
- Meeting and greeting families and other visitors
- Making drinks for families and visitors
- Answering the telephone, transferring calls and taking messages
- Making bookings and updating our database
- Keeping the reception area clean and tidy
- Keeping the kitchen, meeting rooms and other communal areas clean and tidy
- Setting up rooms for meetings and events
- Maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to Candlelighters’ policies and procedures
We are looking for a volunteer who:
- Has experience of working in a customer service environment
- Has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people
- Is confident, friendly and approachable
- Is experienced in working as part of a team
- Is hardworking, reliable and organised
- Is able to move furniture (tables and chairs) and boxes
- Is able to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Is able to manage own emotions when working with families affected by childhood cancer
This role is subject to an enhanced criminal record check, which is processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Support and Benefits
It’s vital that our volunteers feel rewarded for their amazing efforts so we want to match your goals, aspirations, availability and everything else with the right opportunity for you. Here are a few examples of what you will receive as a volunteer:
- Thorough induction & training to give you the confidence to perform your role well and to the best of your ability
- Opportunity to develop new and existing skills to help you beyond your involvement with Candlelighters
- Ongoing support from the Family Support and HR teams
- Certain expenses to be reimbursed as agreed with your Volunteer Supervisor, in accordance with our Expenses policy
- Regular reviews with your Volunteer Supervisor to help you develop in your role
- Satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer
- We can be a reference once you’ve volunteered for three months
- Access to the mental health hotline
- Charity Worker Discount card
- Access to The Company Shop
We recognise that family members accessing our services may wish to volunteer with Candlelighters. However, this role is not suitable for family members receiving support from Candlelighters. This is to ensure they receive the best possible care and support without any potential conflict of interest. Other volunteering opportunities can be found on our website.
We understand the impact of a childhood cancer diagnosis, and our mission is to bring light and hope to families facing childhood cancer in Yorkshire.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.