Volunteer and Centre Coordinator - The Cats Whiskers

The Company:

The Cats Whiskers was formed in 2018 by a group of dedicated local volunteers, who saw a need in our local community for the care and re-homing of cats. Initially, these efforts were all carried out with the support of incredible foster carer volunteers. We are now thrilled to operate our re-homing centre in Alloa.

We also have a charity shop in Alva, opened in 2018, which generates income for our core purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats.

Since welcoming the first cat into our shelter in October 2022, our activities have grown to meet need. In 2023, we rehomed 150 cats. In 2024, this increased to 179. We have also had an increase in foster care, launched a pet food bank, and become a distribution partner for The Blue Cross.

The Role:

We are seeking to onboard this role, our first paid staff member, to ensure the smooth day to day running of our Rehoming Centre on Broad Street. To take on this role, we are looking for someone who shares our passion for cat welfare, and wants to provide a quality, community service, supporting our incredible volunteer team, working with, and furthering our local partnerships, and ensuring the best possible care for our cats.

As the Volunteer and Centre Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Centre, focusing on the welfare of all cats in our care, and managing our volunteer programme. You will also ensure that all administrative and maintenance procedures are completed to a high standard.

The Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is positive, driven and has the ability to thrive under pressure. You will support the board of trustees to continue to develop our Centre and services to meet local need. You will be someone who has:

• Experience and passion for cat care
• Great communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Current (clean) driving license
• Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills
• Experience of working within local communities; creating and nurturing partnerships
• Awareness of health and safety legislation
• Willingness to learn
• Preferred experience of volunteer recruitment, support and supervision

Please return a completed application form to catswhiskers103@gmail.com by COB Monday 5 January 2026 to be considered for this role.

If you would like to have a chat ahead of applying, or have any support requirements to complete the application, please contact us via the above email, or call 01259 211732.

Interviews will be conducted in person week beginning Monday 19 January 2026.