Cattery Assistant (Apsley Cattery)

Cattery Assistant

Our Branch

At Apsley Cattery we have around 30 volunteers, supported by our Animal Welfare Team. There will be lots of hands on contact with the cats, including cleaning and feeding at the cattery and/or socializing of the cats in our care. You would be part of a team that would make a real difference to the lives of our cats.

We are looking for volunteers to help care for the cats in our cattery to keep them fed, watered, and clean. You will learn new skills, and make our cats very happy whilst they wait for their forever home.

By volunteering at our Cattery, you would be helping us get through the essential tasks. 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.

Volunteer Cattery Assistant responsibilities

• Preparing and providing food and water for the cats.
• Cleaning, and maintaining the cattery to a high standard of cleanliness, so our cats are as comfortable as possible.
• Attending to the exercise and grooming needs of the cats.
• 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 a Morning or Afternoon for at least 3 hours.
• Able to work within a team but also capable of working with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of the cats in our care.

We are looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one morning or afternoon session per week to assist the Animal Welfare Team with cleaning and feeding at the cattery and/or socialising of the cats in our care.

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