Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) volunteer

Cats Protection
VO103754

Our TNR volunteers can expect to be trapping cats using humane methods, taking them to local vets to be neutered and returning cats to their territory or finding a suitable alternative.

The role might also include:

Regular feeding of feral colonies;

Promoting neutering by building relationships with farmers, land owners and local businesses;

Liaising with vets to promote and arrange neutering.

Unfortunately, thousands of cats each year are abandoned or have strayed and rely on charities like Cats Protection for help. Becoming a trap, neuter and return (TNR) volunteer is one way you can make a real difference to cats in your local area. Our TNR volunteers help reduce the number of feral cats by raising awareness of our TNR programmes, setting humane traps to safely capture cats, taking them to local vets to be neutered, and hopefully returning them back to their territory. Local TNR programmes are crucial, as feral and abandoned cats present a huge challenge for communities across the UK.

Experience required

A willingness to be part of a team or to be able to work alone where necessary. A willingness to follow Cats Protection's policies and guidelines. Knowledge of feral cats would be an advantage.

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Training details

The volunteer coordinator at the Caithness branch will be their volunteer leader. There is a Branch Development Manager who will conduct the induction. There is a Learn Online portal where volunteers can complete training and also role specific training sessions held via Teams.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Not suitable for individuals with support needs as it may require volunteers working alone and could involve going to some difficult to access sites.

Frequency & commitment

The role is flexible but the estimate is 2 to 3 hours per week.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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