General volunteering Open ended

Cat Fosterer Volunteer - South Ayrshire, Scotland

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home.

Remote

Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings, Flexible

Posted 12 months ago

Apply now

About this Opportunity

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.

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
Ensure you have all you need in place to foster the cat(s) in your care, for example equipment and food
Cover all your foster cats’ expenses and 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 must live in the South Ayrshire area of Scotland
A stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home (separate room minimum size 3.6m squared - essential to meet UK animal welfare standards)
Enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction
A willingness to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare
Introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home
You can find out more about being a Fosterer on our website

Time expectation

Our volunteer fosterers usually spend around one and a half hours per day (around 10 to 13 hours per week) in this role, but this might vary depending on the number of cats or kittens in care.

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.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact: Branch Team Leader South Ayrshire Cats Protection Branch E-mail: [email protected]

Impact Areas

Animal Welfare

Skills You'll Develop

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Goal Setting & Aiming High Listening & Communication Project Management & Organization Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration

What to Expect After Applying

To apply for this role please complete the form which can be accessed via this link https://www.cats.org.uk/support-us/volunteeropportunities?id=12412 www.cats.org.uk/support-us/volunteeropportunities?id=12412

Details

Commitment

Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings, Flexible

Format

Remote

Age range

18–80

Posted

11 May 2025

Apply

Apply now

About the Organisation

CatsProtection

From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now help around 235,000 cats and kittens every year through our network of over 260 volunteer-run branches, 29 adoption centres and our homing centre. Our work doesn’t stop there, however: we also provide an array of cat care information via our publications, website and Helpline; promote the benefits of neutering to prevent unwanted litters from being born and becoming the abandoned cats of tomorrow and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care.

View organisation

Similar Opportunities

View all

The Maypole Project