TNR (Trap, Neuter & Return) Lead Volunteer

A bit about this role

As a trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer you will make a vital contribution to maintaining a healthy population of feral and community cats and will help alleviate cat welfare and community problems caused by uncontrolled cat populations. You will lead a team of TNR volunteers in your local area, who in turn will help reduce the number of unwanted cats.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Supporting and managing a team of TNR volunteers
• Promoting and encouraging appropriate training for TNR volunteers
• Delegating activities to TNR volunteers
• Supporting TNR volunteers to comply with Cats Protection policies and guidelines
• Engaging with local communities, local businesses, land owners and farmers to promote the neutering of cats in their locality
• Engaging with vets to promote and arrange neutering 
• Liaising with other memebers of the Cats Protection team
• Making sure the the trapping equipment is working properly 

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping reduce the number of unwanted cats and improving the lives of cats and people in your local area. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership and people management skills to bring out the best in your team
• Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’ and be pragmatic
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate 
• Good communication skills
• Confidence and experience of ensuring policies, procedures and and processes are followed
• Confidence using IT systems with a good level of record keeping/administration skills
• Patience and diplomacy to deal with sensitive situations
• Ability to engage with local communities