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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!
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 events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help cats. Our fundraising events organisers use their passion for cats and people to plan cake sales, barn dances, quiz nights and everything in between.
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:
- planning fundraising events and activities like cake sales, quiz nights and barn dances
- providing the treasurer with information on funds raised 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 events organisers usually spend two to three hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer.
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.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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!
We are looking for an Events Assistant who can help us organise monthly community dinners featuring three course meals from around the globe to enable the charity to engage with and attract donors. We require help with running the dinner on the day with tasks including welcoming the guests, serving food and drinks, take payments, setting up and clearing, etc.
You will be working as part of a team to plan and organise other events and fundraisers throughout the year, for example refugee week. You will also be assisting with applying for funds for events including securing raffle prizes, donations of ingredients, material needed, musicians and entertainment, etc.
This role will also include working closely with our marketing team, providing details of upcoming events for promotion; taking pictures and quotes at the event.
Main duties will include:
- Prior experience of events planning and organisation
- A passion and keenness to engage in community-based work to support refugees and serve the local community
- Good organisation skills including: effective time management, punctuality and delegation of tasks.
- A flexible and proactive attitude to working
- Good responsiveness to emails/ text/ whatsapp
- Practical skills to help prepare and set-up the café for events
- Able to work well in a team and communicate effectively with the rest of the staff and visitors of the cafe
- A willingness to learn new skills
Desirable:
- Prior experience working with refugees, people seeking asylum or other vulnerable groups
- Prior experience of involvement in charity fundraising events
Often accompanied by live music, and the opportunity to buy artwork created by refugee artists plateful employs refugees to chef at events in the SE



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!
Do you love social events? Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our team across Cardiff in organising events, activities, clubs and fundraising days!
If you would like to make a difference and make new friends along the way, we would love to hear from you!
Activities will include
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Attending and assisting with the logistics of events; this can include setting up, clearing down, selling raffle tickets and refreshments, directing traffic and helping the people we support enjoy the atmosphere of the day
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Helping to arrange and attend; friendship groups, coffee catch ups, creative craft sessions and much more
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Offering ideas for fundraising or fun things to do!
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Liaising with Dimensions Community Connections Officer
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Being there for company, friendship and fun to the people we support
You will have the flexibity to choose activities that are of most interest to you.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
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Enthusiastic about volunteering
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Organised and helpful
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Comfortable chatting with people with learning disabilities and autism
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Friendly, enthusiastic and interested in others
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Passionate about supporting people
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Reliable/dependable and willing to volunteer regularly
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
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Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
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Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff
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Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion
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An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.