Neutering Volunteer

Details

• Accessibility
  We will gladly discuss any accessibility needs and consider requests for adjustments as appropriate.
• Age restrictions
  18+ as this role involves financial responsibility
• DBS check required
• Equal Opportunities Policy
  We currently don't have a policy but this is under development, with a significant focus on EDI since 2022 and extensive work done to review every area of the charity in terms of inclusion and accessibility. We have affinity groups for neurodiversity, Pride and chronic illness. The recruiting manager has been trained on managing mental health in the workplace, is neurodivergent, and has extensive experience with mental health and chronic physical health conditions.
• Expenses reimbursed
  All expenses reimbursed in full (receipts/VAT invoices required)
• Health and Safety Policy
  We have a whole Health and Safety team, several training modules, and an entire manual for our branches. There are policies and advice on a range of issues, however our general H&S statement is "to provide and maintain working conditions, equipment and systems of work which are safe and healthy for our employees and volunteers and to provide information, training and supervision sufficient to maintain safety. We accept our responsibilities, so far as is reasonably practicable, for the health and safety of other people who may be affected by our activities."
• Ongoing support
  This volunteer will report to the Branch Coordinator. The Area Branch Development Manager who will lead on their induction but training and ongoing support will be delivered by the local team. As a large organisation we have staff who are experts in their subject areas who provide specialist support, as well as specific teams who support our branches, and who oversee volunteering as a whole. Peer support from within the branch or other branch teams is readily available and we have clearly mapped processes for resolving disputes and raising internal complaints
• Training provided
  Applicants will be asked to complete some online training modules and a training session on the in-house system we use. Role-specific training will be delivered by the local branch team. Further development opportunities available.
• Volunteer induction
  Teams induction with the Area Branch Development Manager
• Volunteer Policy
  We have a 3-page policy and a selection of other documents. Our volunteering values statement is "We recognise and appreciate the distinct contribution volunteers make to Cats Protection. Through our volunteers, we are able to reach out across the UK to rehome and neuter cats and to educate people on responsible cat ownership. We value their passion for cats, the different perspectives and breadth of experience they bring to the organisation and the distinctive and complementary role they play alongside paid staff. Cats Protection benefits from the skills, experience and enthusiasm of volunteers and we believe that volunteers should be able to gain personal benefits from the experience too. We are committed to managing volunteers in a way that ensures the needs of both the volunteer and the organisation are met. Cats Protection strives to create a diverse and inclusive organisation; we are committed to ensuring equality of access to high-quality volunteer opportunities and equality of treatment of volunteers in all our policies and procedures".
• Volunteers covered by insurance
  All volunteers covered by our Public and Employer's liability insurance. All charity vehicles are covered by our insurance, however if you drive your own vehicle the insurance is your responsibility
• Written role description
  Role description available on request but most relevant information provided in advert already

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