A few years ago, I volunteered for Cats Protection.

It was a wonderful thing to do and I loved it.  The cats were appreciative, so were the staff.   Yes, there were times when I came away and shed a tear;  but I used to tell myself that the cats needed practical help, not my tears.   Tears don't change anything, I'd say to myself;   practical help will.

There are many different ways you can get involved and make a difference to cats and kittens all over the UK.

Cats Protection is the UK's largest cat charity.  They help about 200,000 cats and kittens every year, thanks in part to a network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and 32 adoption centres.  And there are also charity shops, too.  There are about 10,000 volunteers across the UK - that's a lot of cat lovers!  

Volunteering is a great way to make new friends who also care about cats... 

Click here to pounce on volunteer opportunities with Cats Protection

They include:

Cat care and welfare - hands-on roles with cats
Committee members - leading and managing roles
Education - inspire & educate
Fundraising - raise money for cats
General admin and support
Publicity & Communication - spread the word for cats
Retail - a role in a charity shop
Volunteer management

So there's lots to do!  

If you're looking to do volunteering for your Duke of Edinburgh Award, click here