Branch team leader 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

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have branches across the UK, all of which help our cats in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve; help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and employees, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection.

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

📋 Volunteer Opportunities – Admin Team Leaders 📋
Location: Remote /  From Home
Time commitment: Approx 6-10 hours per week

We’re looking for an organised and motivated volunteer to work alongside our existing Team Leader within our branch. If you’ve got strong admin skills, enjoy supporting others, and want to make a difference to cats in our community, one of these roles could be perfect for you!

🐈 Branch Admin Team Leader
This role covers the general administrative needs of the branch, helping to keep everything running smoothly.
You’ll:
🐾 Oversee and support our admin volunteers
🐾Coordinate branch records and ensure information is kept up to date
🐾Help with correspondence, meeting notes, and filing
🐾Work with other Team Leaders to support the branch’s overall goals

We’re looking for people who:
🐾Have good organisational and communication skills
🐾Are confident using basic IT (email, spreadsheets, databases – training provided)
🐾Can lead and support a team of volunteers
🐾Have a genuine love for cats and our mission

What you’ll get from us:
🐾Full training and ongoing support
🐾The chance to develop your leadership skills
🐾Being part of a friendly, passionate volunteer team
🐾The satisfaction of knowing your skills directly help cats in need

If you can keep things organised, support a team, and want to make a positive difference for cats, we’d love to hear from you! 💜

What we need from you

• Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident
• Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance
• Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity
• Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines
• Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group
• Organising and chairing team meetings
• Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

Time expectation

Our branch team leader volunteers usually spend 10 to 15 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. There will be times of year when more hours are required, such as towards the end of the financial year, but support and guidance are available.

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.