The opportunity

Cats Protection relies heavily on publicity to spread the word about the work of the charity. This role aims to keep the group profile as high as possible in the local community in order to promote awareness of the charitys aims and to signpost the services of the group.

This role involves generating local publicity to promote awareness of the activities and services of the group which may include producing posters, flyers and press releases. It involves liaising with the PR Department at head office regarding seasonal or national media campaigns, eg fireworks, stories of national interest plus those of a controversial nature.

The organisation

Formed in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. We now helpmore than 193,000 cats and kittens every year, through our network of 250 voluntary-run Branches and 29 Adoption Centres.
The Bristol & District branch of Cats Protection is run entirely by volunteers who work from their own homes.

The branch covers the following postcode areas:

BS1-11, BS13-16, BS30-32, BS3437, BS40-41

Skills/Qualifications

Good organisational, interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills are vital for this role and knowledge of publicity and/or media skills would be an asset. Enthusiasm, creativity and sound IT skills are a key element of this role.

Times you can volunteer:

• Monday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Tuesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Wednesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Thursday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Friday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Saturday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Sunday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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