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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

Help us make donated electrical items safe, presentable and ready for their next home.  

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical tasks and has an eye for detail. You’ll help prepare donated electrical goods for sale, making sure they meet the required safety standards and look their best.  

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  
• Full guidance and relevant training will be provided before volunteers carry out electrical safety testing  

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

• Carrying out PAT testing and required safety checks on donated electrical items, following our procedures and training  
• Cleaning and preparing electrical goods so they are ready for sale  
• Checking that safety information, testing labels and prices are clearly displayed  
• Moving tested items from the warehouse or stockroom onto the shop floor  
• Spotting unusual, collectable or higher-value electrical items that could be suitable for online sale  
• Helping create attractive and tidy electrical displays  
• Speaking with customers and helping with general questions about electrical items  

Time expectation

Our Electrical & PAT Testing 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.