Cats need new coordinator

Exeter Axhayes Cats protection adoption centre are currently looking for a Volunteer to become their new Group Co-ordinator for our Friends of Exeter Axhayes Group.

Their Friends of Group are a great bunch of people who organise and run fund-raising events and raise vital funds for the Centre. They meet at Axhayes Adoption Centre on the third Monday of every month at 6pm, and they are currently looking for a Group Co-ordinator. The Friends of Exeter Axhayes Group was formed in November 2010. They have successfully organised events such as the Easter Eggstravaganza, their Firewalk, coffee mornings and street collections.

In this challenging and rewarding role as a Group Co-ordinator you will be the driving force behind the work of the group in making a big difference in the lives of cats in need in our local area. The role of a Group Co-ordinator involves organising and chairing meetings which are held on the third Monday of every month.

You will be supporting and managing all of the volunteers in your group. To ensure the group remains proactive and promotes a positive and professional image of the Cats Protection.

To plan and develop the work of your group to ensure you make a real difference to helping cats in your area. You would need to liaise with the adoption centre managers and with the relevant departments at the National Cat Centre. To ensure that all paperwork is kept up to date and supporting the treasurer. You will be provided with support and guidance and to work with others to ensure that you have a positive and enjoyable volunteering experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to cats and kittens in Exeter and the surrounding areas. You will have the opportunity to develop new and existing skills. You will meet new people and work as part of a dedicated team and gain experience in working as an important member of the team in the Cats Protection.

The centre cannot carry out this vital work without funds, so by becoming a Group Co-ordinator you could be at the forefront of helping hundreds of cats and kittens every year. If you have a passion for cats and can spare some time to fundraise or be a supporter for the charity's work, then they would love to hear from you!

If you think this could be you, or are interested in getting involved in any other way, please contact Louise on 01395 232377 for more information,