At a glance

Skills

Event management
Fundraising events
Health and safety

Where

South Scotland, ML12 6TZ

Mainly at home

Travel limit? 50 miles

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week Many events happen at weekends put planning can be flexible

Deadline

31 Jul 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Our fundraising events organisers have the exciting and varied role of helping plan and deliver local fundraising events to raise the vital funds needed to help our feline friends.

What will you be doing?

What the role involves:

Supporting and encouraging volunteers who want to participate in fundraising activities
Working alongside other volunteers and staff to plan fundraising events and activities
Co-ordinating and delegating key tasks prior to and at fundraising events
Being responsible for funds raised and ensuring that they are accounted for and banked appropriately
Maintaining records from fundraising events
Encouraging others to promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection
Ensuring that fundraising events and activities comply with Cats Protection policy and guidelines and that local licences and permits are obtained prior to the event

What are we looking for?

Good organisational skills
Previous events or fundraising experience
Strong interpersonal skills and people management experience are important for this role
Experience of using your leadership skills to bring out the best in your team
Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
Comfortable handling money
Knowledge of local community networks

What difference will you make?

As a Fundraising Events Organiser, you will play a key role in coordinating, motivating and supporting local volunteers in raising those all-important funds. Cats in our care rely on generous donations from people who love cats and count on volunteers like you to make those donations happen. You will lead volunteers in a variety of fundraising events and activities raising much needed funds for cats in your area.

Before you apply

Please feel free to contact us to chat a bit more about the role, and we can answer any questions you may have!

We require two references as part of our selection process, as well as some core training to complete. You'll receive a full induction and introduction to the team, followed by regular fundraising team and Committee meetings.

About Cats Protection

Causes

Animals / wildlife

Organisation type:

Charity

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

It’s an ambitious vision....

Fundraising Events Organiser - South Scotland