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The Cat's Whiskers
- VO99591
The Cats Whiskers is a small local charity set up in 2018 and has since gone from strength to strength, leading to the opening of the new rehoming shelter in late 2022. Their charity relies on the support of their many volunteers who freely give their time and talents. The group operate based solely on fundraising, donations and volunteers to continue to look after the cats in their care and always need dedicated, reliable volunteers that can help out and of course, new volunteers
are always welcome. They are a passionate team who want the best for their feline friends and nothing gives them more pleasure than to see them happy in their ‘forever’ homes.
Cat's Whiskers are looking for volunteers for the role of Animal Carer with the flexibility to be on short notice standby to cover absences for holidays or illness.
Their animal rescue and rehoming shelter is based in Alloa and operates a shift pattern of morning (9-11) and evening (5-7) Monday to Sunday and if you become one of their volunteers, you will be asked to indicate what your availability is to help with planning cover.
The tasks you will be asked to perform will include:
• preparing food and feeding
• cleaning out pens (sweeping, brushing blankets and beds, mopping and disinfecting
floors and walls)
• cleaning and disinfecting cat litter trays and food bowls
• Lifting used cat litter bags into the refuse bin
• observing each cat’s behaviour and writing up notes on their individual chart
• putting away of stock and general cleaning in the shelter
• following verbal and written procedures to support the care and welfare of their cats
Experience required
• A genuine interest in and a desire to work with cats is essential.
• Personal experience in dealing with cats is desirable
• Their work is physical, including some heavy lifting and so requires a good level of general physical fitness.
• You should have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
Support
Taster
Training will be given and new volunteers will start off by ‘buddying up’ with more experienced volunteers who will show them the routines and tasks to be done.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
• Cats Whiskers have a minimum age requirement for volunteers of 18 years
• You will be asked to complete a volunteer registration form before you can take up a volunteering role with the group.
Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Their animal rescue and rehoming shelter is based in Alloa and operates a shift pattern of morning (9-11) and evening (5-7) Monday to Sunday and if you become one of their volunteers, you will be asked to indicate what your availability is to help with planning cover.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Animal Carer with The Cat's Whiskers
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Linda Lole, The Cat's Whiskers
Linda Lole, The Cat's Whiskers
Email address: loopylinda1960@gmail.com
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Clackmannanshire:
Contact name: Volunteering Team
Email address: christopher.white@ctsi.org.uk
Phone: 01259213840
Thank you for registering your interest in Animal Carer with The Cat's Whiskers.
The Cat's Whiskers has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO99591.