RSPCA Branch Trustee Volunteer Role

What does RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch do? 

We are a separately registered charity to the National RSPCA, covering 2,500 square miles of Norfolk and Suffolk and fundraise within these areas. We work with local private boarding establishments and have a network of fosterers who help care for the animals within our Branch. Our primary source of funding is through our seven charity shops in Attleborough, Cromer, Dereham, Norwich, Sheringham and Wymondham.  

The animal welfare services that we offer include: 

• Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals  

• Subsidised neutering and microchipping, financial aid for owned animals and a pet food bank 

• Advice and education sessions for schools and local groups. 

Our Mission and Values 

Our mission is to raise awareness, provide practical support and demonstrate compassion, in order to deliver excellent animal welfare in our Branch area. We have three key values which we uphold: 

• Honest 

• Passionate 

• Progressive 

What do RSPCA Branch Trustees do? 

RSPCA Branch Trustees are volunteers who shape the work that the Branch does and are collectively responsible for governing and managing the affairs of the Branch.  
“Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.” “They may be known by other titles, such as: directors, board members, governors, committee members” - Charity Commission. 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for applications from people from all social and cultural backgrounds, who are passionate about improving animal welfare. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced Trustee or not, as Trustee training and induction will be provided.  

We have identified gaps in one or more of the following skill areas, shared by our current board of Trustees, so this is our priority in terms of recruiting a new Trustee. 

• Business Development 

• IT/Digital 

• HR 

• Marketing and fundraising 

• Media 

What’s in it for you? 

There are lots of benefits to becoming an RSPCA Branch Trustee, including: 

• induction and Trustee training 

• claiming out of pocket expenses 

• the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing skills 

• the ability to use your expertise to improve the wellbeing of animals in your local area and make a real difference to the lives of animals 

• access to our learning hub, which contains training materials and courses on a variety of subjects 

• the chance to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare 

• the chance to shape the services in your local area 

• volunteering is good for your wellbeing.