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Cattery Assistant (Pinner)

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Overview of opportunity

By volunteering at our cattery, you would be helping us get through the essential tasks so we can spend extra time with our cats. As well as assisting with their feeding and the cleaning of the cattery, you will also be working closely with the team allowing you to get more involved and learn new skills. This opportunity to help our cats is extremely rewarding, knowing that you have improved their welfare and made them happy whilst they are waiting for their forever home.

The RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire Branch

The RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

Volunteer Cattery Assistant responsibilities

  • Preparing and providing food and water for the cats in the cattery.
  • Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining the cattery to a high standard of cleanliness, so our cats are as
  • comfortable as possible.
  • Following the health and safety procedures in place at the centre and ensuring that they are always
  • observed.

What we are looking for in a volunteer Cattery Assistant

  • Someone with knowledge of cats and can read their behaviour.
  • Is comfortable around cats and has a patient and understanding nature.
  • Can carry out physical tasks.
  • Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings from 8.30am to 11pm
  • Able to work within a team but also capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Has a level of resilience as you will see the result of neglect and cruelty at first hand.
  • Volunteers need to be aged 18 or over.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Cattery Assistant

  • A way to meet new people, make new friends in your local area.
  • A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV.
  • An excellent induction and training programme relevant to your role.
  • A fun environment at the heart of the local community.
  • The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of the cats in our care.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch! For more information and to apply, please contact Loes our Volunteer Coordinator and fill out our online application form.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees and dependant on the position you may be required to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.