Job description

Our vision for volunteering Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats and people.

What difference will you make?

The difference you will make to cats and people At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups and teams, all of which help our cats in different ways. Our treasurer volunteers maintain the finances of local groups and teams, ensuring they hold the funds needed to continue their vital work. Cats Protection relies solely on donations from generous members of the public, and our treasurer volunteers help make sure these funds are spent in the most effective way.

What are we looking for?

What we need from you Experience of Preparing budgets Keeping accurate financial records Reporting financial records via ‘Cashlog’ (Cats Protection supplied software) Paying invoices and volunteer expenses Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds Managing and monitoring donations made to the group Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims

What will you be doing?

You can expect us to Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities What we need from you You’ll be Preparing budgets Keeping accurate financial records Reporting financial records via ‘Cashlog’ (Cats Protection supplied software) Paying invoices and volunteer expenses Being part of a team which ensures there are sufficient funds to meet expenditure Updating and advising others on income received, expenditure and available funds Managing and monitoring donations made to the group Following financial procedures e.g. Gift Aid returns and VAT claims Time expectation Our current volunteer treasurers usually spend between 2 to 4 hours per week in this role. More hours may be required at certain times, such as towards the end of the financial year but support is always available. You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for! We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.

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