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Volunteering

Here at Happy Paws, volunteers will often have the opportunity to:
 

  • Socialise/Play with cats and kittens

  • Feed

  • Clean

  • Change litter

  • Groom

  • Assist during mobile vet visits

  • Medicate cats (under supervision)

  • Help at community fundraiser events.

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If you drive (and feel comfortable), we may also ask for assistance with:
 

  • Item/food pick ups and drop offs (to the rescue or our local fosterers)

  • Urgent vet visits (volunteers may also accompany on appointments if they wish)

  • Collect donation items (which can include prizes for fundraisers or cat food/toys/bedding etc.)

  • Collecting cats from surrenders

  • Taking adopted cats to their new furever homes!

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"I've been volunteering for Happy Paws for a couple of months and it's been an absolute pleasure meeting all the cats and foster team. Everyone is very friendly and cats needs are always put first. The team's dedication to the cause is absolutely praiseworthy and I'm proud to be a part of that!"

Dorota Jonik - Volunteer

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Work Experience

At Happy Paws, we encourage and support those who are looking for work experience to support their college/univeristy applications or just to get an idea of what working/running a rescue is like.​

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We can be adaptable and considerate for students who are vulnerable due to disabilities. Vicki (the rescue manager) has previously worked with students who have additional needs in education so we are equipped to adapt to your needs.

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If you have any particular areas you want to experience (for example, vet visits for veterinary students) please let us know when you submit a form!

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Work experience tasks will include everything that volunteers do, but we can focus more on what you want to improve skill-wise.

 

Finally, our rescue is happy to provide a reference of attendance and performance for students and be contacted by colleges/universities to verify the reference.

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"I've been volunteering at Happy Paws Cat Rescue Birmingham to gain work experience with cats for over a year to support my university application. I have learned so much whilst working with Vicki and the cats.

I have learned so much about ethics and the struggles cat rescues undergo, especially during kitten season. Working in cat rescue has inspired me to work hard to become a feline specialist in my future career.

Scarlet Rainey - VetMed Foundation Year Student

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Please note individuals who are volunteering or doing work experience may be asked to do a DBS check due to the nature of some tasks involved.

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