Volunteer Telford

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food– and even cats!

They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters.  Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. 

What can you expect to be doing?

 Arranging and transporting equipment, litter and cat food.

Transporting cats to and from vets, foster homes and centres.

Transporting equipment to and from events.

Time expectation - Our transport volunteers usually spend two to four hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

Support, guidance and keeping you safe -At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams.

We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us. 

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Our members are men and women of all ages who are keen to use their skills and resources to help other people.

Couples are welcomed and Rotary offers a great way to make new friends and enjoy social activities while helping others.

By joining us in Rotary you can help others in communities near and far. Wherever you live, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Ironbridge.

Come along to one of our meetings at The Valley Hotel in Ironbridge to see what we do. We would be delighted to welcome you as our guest. At worst, you will meet some friendly people and enjoy a pleasant meal. More likely, it will be the first step towards an enjoyable and rewarding future as part of a great club and inspirational organisation.

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to ensuring that its Armed Forces Outreach Service promotes awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant whilst also engaging with members of the public to better understand the needs of our Armed Forces community. 

This Volunteer Project will enable us to better connect Serving personnel, veterans and family members with the appropriate services for their individual needs, to show them how to access these services, where to find them and to provide accurate contact information. 

Our volunteers will also provide a listening ear to assist with removing obstacles and barriers to accessing relevant services and will provide enduring support until issues are resolved.

What you will be doing

Your focus will be to help raise awareness of the Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Outreach service by meeting and greeting our Armed Forces Community.

Opportunities include delivering local community Armed Forces Outreach events in venues across the borough including residential homes, local community centres and Live Well events etc.,

Providing information, advice, and support as well as signposting to relevant agencies including our Armed Forces Partnership Officer.

Keep up to date with training and latest developments so that you are best able to support our Armed Forces community.

Help set up and clear down events.

Impart information that can help and support our Armed Forces community.

Act in line with Telford and Wrekin Council policies, including data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety and, equality and diversity.

Time commitment:

Veterans’ events can take place at any time during the working month. We would consult with our volunteers in advance to provide them with details of upcoming events, to see if they are available to offer their support with them.

We appreciate that volunteers give valuable time and are happy to fit with available times and days, although due to the nature of the service we provide we would appreciate a regular commitment and reasonable notice when unable to attend. Up to 2-4 hours a week.

Location:

Community spaces within the Telford area. However, consideration will be given to reduce travelling, and to any preferred location.

We will reimburse travel expenses including parking.

Training:

Online mandatory training including:

Armed Forces Covenant Training for Front Line volunteers.

The volunteer will report to and be supported by the Armed Forces Volunteer Co-ordinator.