Recruitment Support Volunteer Devon - Volunteer

Help Cats Protection find and welcome passionate volunteers. As a Recruitment Support Volunteer, you’ll promote opportunities, match people to roles, and support strong teams that make a real difference for cats, communities, and the people who love them.

The Recruitment Support Volunteer role plays a pivotal part in strengthening Cats Protection’s ability to deliver its mission—to improve the lives of cats, people, and communities. Volunteers are the backbone of the charity, driving local initiatives, supporting cat welfare activities, and helping thousands of cats each year find safety, care, and new homes. By focusing on volunteer recruitment, this role directly ensures that Cats Protection has the people power needed to sustain and expand its vital work.

Through identifying opportunities for volunteer involvement, planning recruitment campaigns, and promoting available roles, Recruitment Support Volunteers help attract dedicated, compassionate individuals who share the organisation’s values. Every new volunteer recruited brings unique skills, time, and enthusiasm, allowing Cats Protection to operate more effectively—whether through hands‑on cat care, fundraising, education, or community outreach.

Managing the recruitment and matching process also ensures that volunteers are placed in roles where they can make the greatest impact. When volunteers feel valued, supported, and well‑matched to their responsibilities, they are more likely to remain engaged long‑term. This consistency helps local branches and centres maintain high standards of welfare and service, ultimately benefiting more cats across the UK.

Beyond filling roles, this volunteer position helps promote a culture of best practice and inclusivity in volunteering. By representing Cats Protection’s values—compassion, courage, and collaboration—the Recruitment Support Volunteer contributes to a welcoming environment where people feel inspired to get involved. This not only enhances volunteer retention but also strengthens the charity’s reputation as a supportive and purpose‑driven organisation.

In short, the Recruitment Support Volunteer acts as a bridge between passionate people and meaningful opportunities to make a difference. Their efforts ensure that Cats Protection continues to have the skilled, motivated, and caring volunteer network it needs to thrive. Every successful recruitment helps another team function smoothly, another event run effectively, and another cat receive the care it deserves.

By helping to build and sustain this volunteer community, the Recruitment Support Volunteer plays an essential role in ensuring Cats Protection can continue its mission creating a world where every cat is treated with kindness and understanding.

As a Recruitment Support Volunteer with Cats Protection, you’ll play a key role in connecting passionate people with opportunities to make a real difference to cats and communities. To be successful and enjoy this role, you’ll bring a blend of people skills, organisation, and enthusiasm for volunteering and animal welfare.

Ideally, you’ll be a friendly and approachable person who enjoys engaging with others and making them feel welcome. You’ll be confident in communicating with people from all backgrounds, whether that’s by phone, email, or in person and able to clearly explain the benefits and responsibilities of different volunteer roles. You’ll take pride in representing Cats Protection in a positive and professional way, helping potential volunteers feel inspired and informed.

Strong organisational and administrative skills will help you manage multiple enquiries and tasks efficiently, from advertising roles to supporting the application process. You’ll be comfortable following procedures and maintaining accurate records, while also using your initiative to spot opportunities for improvement or creative ways to attract new volunteers. A methodical approach, combined with good attention to detail, will ensure the recruitment process runs smoothly and fairly for everyone involved.

A collaborative attitude is essential. You’ll enjoy being part of a team and supporting others…