Fundraising Team Leader Volunteer - Mid Kent

Cats Protection; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cats Protection as a fundraising team leader, where you will inspire volunteers, plan and manage fundraising events to support cats in need. This flexible, rewarding role entails overseeing volunteer teams, ensuring their confidence and happiness, and engaging in diverse fundraising activities.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Support in having a positive and impactful experience

Qualifications

• Ability to support and encourage a team of fundraising volunteers.
• Experience in planning fundraising events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising volunteers and oversee tasks during events.
• Keep financial records from fundraising activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The difference you will make to cats and people

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.

You can expect us to

• make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with ourvalues 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

What we need from you

You'll be:

• supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
• planning fundraising events and activities with your team
• allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
• keeping financial records from fundraising events
• encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
• following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events

Time expectation

Our fundraising team leaders usually spend three 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.