Cat Carer Volunteer (Ipswich - Thursday Afternoon)

Bluecross; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Ipswich is seeking Cat Carer Volunteers to assist in daily care tasks for cats, ensuring their wellbeing until they find homes. Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and cleaning, along with monitoring health. Ideal candidates should have a passion for animal welfare and be reliable. This role provides valuable experience in animal care without the commitment of pet ownership, within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Help pets find loving homes

Gain practical skills

Enhance your CV

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and commit regularly.
• Experience in caring for cats is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must be willing to undergo required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks in the cattery.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the cat area.
• Care for the cats by feeding and grooming.
• Monitor cat health and behavior.
• Interact and socialize with the cats.

Skills

Regular commitment and reliability

Experience of owning or caring for cats

Ability to work in a team or alone

Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Willingness to undergo training

Job description

Are you a cat lover with a keen eye for detail, looking for a chance to gain practical experience and skills? Blue Cross is looking for enthusiastic and caring people with an interest in cat welfare, to help us look after our cats until they find loving new homes.

Volunteer role

Cat Carer Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Maintaining the wellbeing of cats in our care is our priority and our cat carer volunteers are integral to this. You will be meeting the daily needs of cats and helping them on their way to finding loving new homes. We would love you to join us and help us help more pets in need.

What you will be doing

• Assisting with daily tasks in the cattery including cleaning pens, corridors, windows and emptying litter trays
• Ensuring the cats have clean bedding by operating the laundry facility
• Day-to-day care of the cats which may include feeding, grooming and socialising
• Spending time with the cats, stroking, playing with them and getting them used to being handled by people
• Monitoring each animal's health, welfare and behaviour, observing risk assessments, writing up observation notes and informing team members where appropriate

The skills you need

• Regular commitment and reliability
• Experience of owning or caring for cats and/or an interest in their welfare
• Ability to work in a team or alone
• A willingness and ability to learn and follow instructions quickly and accurately including Blue Cross procedures
• A willingness to undergo training (including on-line training) and assessments

What's in it for you

• You’ll be helping pets to have happy, healthy lives
• Spend quality time with our cats then watch them go to new homes
• A chance to spend time with cats without the commitment of pet ownership
• Develop skills and enhance your CV for a career in animal welfare
• Join a great team of like-minded people
• Gain practical skills and experience

Disclaimer

Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.