Warehouse volunteer

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

Be part of the team behind the scenes that keeps everything moving.  

Our Warehouse Volunteers help make sure furniture and other donated items are safely received, organised and ready for customers. This is a hands-on role suited to people who enjoy practical tasks and being active.    

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  

A bit more information about this role and the team

Our brand-new Skipton store is due to open on the 26 November, so we’ll be looking for our new volunteers to start then. To welcome our new volunteers and get you up to speed, we’re aiming to hold a volunteer induction session(s) during the week commencing 16 November.

What we need from you

• Following safe moving and handling procedures at all times  
• Helping to safely move and handle furniture and other donated items  
• Receiving stock from collection and delivery vehicles and helping organise incoming donations  
• Preparing sold items for customer collection or delivery  
• Keeping warehouse areas tidy, organised and free from avoidable hazards  
• Moving furniture onto the shop floor as stock is sold and space becomes available  
• Helping assemble flat-pack furniture for display where required  
• Carrying out simple furniture repairs where you feel confident and have received appropriate guidance  
• Collaborating closely with the warehouse and shop team to keep stock moving efficiently  

Time expectation

Our Warehouse Volunteers usually spend around four hours per day in this role.  

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.