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

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food – and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters.

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help.

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

What You'll Be Doing:

🚙 Delivering essential supplies like cat food, litter, and equipment
💰 Collecting and transporting funds raised by our amazing supporters
🏡 Taking cats to and from foster homes, vets, and adoption centres
🎉 Helping set up events by moving equipment and materials

What’s In It for You?

🐾 The warm, fuzzy feeling of making a real difference in cats' lives
🐾 Meeting like-minded cat lovers and making new friends
🐾 Gaining valuable experience in logistics and volunteer work
🐾 Being part of a passionate team dedicated to feline welfare

What You’ll Need:

✅ A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
✅ Good organisation and time management skills
✅ Some knowledge of the local area
✅ The ability to lift and carry supplies when needed

Time Commitment:

Just 2 to 4 hours a week – totally flexible, and you can share the role if needed!

With our training and support, you'll be fully equipped to make a difference. Ready to hit the road for a great cause? 🐾

What we need from you

• Arranging and transporting equipment, litter and cat food
• Transporting cats to and from vets, foster homes and centres
• Transporting equipment to and from events

Time expectation

Our transport volunteers usually spend two to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

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.