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Cats Protection
Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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!

Job description

Cheer Squad Volunteer - London Marathon Sunday 26th April & London Landmarks Half Marathon Sunday 12th April. 

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

 As a charity, we are only able to help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to the donations we receive from generous members of the public. Fundraising events are a great source of income for the charity. As a Cheer Squad Volunteer, you will support Cats Protection’s event participants make it through their challenge by cheering them on at selected cheering points along event routes. You will also be instrumental in raising awareness and representing the charity.

What can you expect to be doing?

  • Cheer on our event participants who are taking part to raise funds for Cats Protection.
  • Waving hand flags
  • Using inflatable ‘bangers’ to make noise
  • Shake maraca’s
  • High ‘paw’ participants
  • Represent Cats Protection by wearing one of our branded high-vis vests (supplied).
  • Set up cheer spots including attaching banners, putting together sail flags and blowing up balloons.
  • Provide a smile, enthusiasm and motivation

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

  • The opportunity to develop new and existing skills, particularly in the field of fundraising
  • To gain experience working as an important member of the team in the UK’s leading feline welfare charity
  • The satisfaction of knowing that you are helping our event participants cross the finish line!
  • We’ll provide all the information you need, including logistics and timings for the day; briefings on the day where applicable; contact details of key employees; and refreshments and breaks on the day

We’re looking for someone with

  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude
  • Reliable and adaptable
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Outgoing and friendly
  • Happy to make some noise!
  • Willing to support others
  • Ability to stand for a long period of time

Locations

This role is based at various mass participation events across the UK where we set up Cats Protection cheer points.

Exact locations will be given after you have signed up however below are our current cheer points: 

  1. London Marathon
  2. London Landmarks Half Marathon

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.

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.

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

Application Instructions

All applicates will be required to complete an Application form

Organisation
Cats Protection View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000

Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats

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Posted on: 02 March 2026
Closing date: 31 May 2026 at 14:28
Job ref: Cheer Squad - London
Tags: Fundraising, Customer Service, Customer support, Energy, Engagement / Outreach, Public Relations, Recruitment, Social Media, Community Fundraising, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising

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