Volunteer for us
Join our team of volunteers and make a difference for our animals, whether you can give a little or a lot
If you’re looking for volunteering in Bath, Trowbridge, Frome and surrounding areas, we’d love you to join our team at Bath Cats & Dogs Home.
Giving your time is a wonderful gift to us. Our volunteers are the heart of what we do – assisting staff at our rehoming centre, supporting our charity shops and representing us in our community. Whether it's getting stuck into our laundry or being in charge of a collection at an event, every hour you can give helps our cats and dogs in need.
Together, we can do the best for our animals and the charity.
Why volunteer for Bath Cats & Dogs Home?
For an idea of what it's like to volunteer for us, check out our Volunteer Spotlight blog posts.
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Current volunteering vacancies
PLEASE NOTE We cannot offer year 10 work experience, Duke of Edinburgh placements or volunteering roles for under 18s.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home transforms the lives of animals that need help, giving them the chance of a healthy life and a happy home. Our expert team cares for and rehabilitates hundreds of neglected and abandoned pets each year. We also work extensively in the community, supporting struggling pet owners and providing advice and kindness to all.
We have ambitious plans for the coming years, aiming to expand our impact and support a significantly greater number of animals. We plan to open a second rescue centre, which will double the geographical area in which we currently work. We're seeking a Chair and a Treasurer to help achieve these goals. These individuals will help guide the long-term direction of the charity, ensuring it is well-run and sustainable with a commitment to animal welfare in all our work.
The Chair leads the Board of Trustees in its collective responsibility for governance of the charity. They are the main link between the Trustees and the charity’s employees and act as a mentor and supervisor to the Chief Executive. The Chair also acts as an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation. We are looking for candidates with leadership experience who can communicate complex information to the board and other stakeholders.
Key information:
- Time commitment: 6 trustee meetings per year + AGM + committee meetings.
- Location: Bath, UK (a mix of in-person and online meetings).
- Unremunerated: Voluntary role.
- Closing date: 22 March 2026.
For further details and to apply, please contact Leighann Beck via recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting the applicable reference number: MC2690 (Chair) and MC2691 (Treasurer).
Bath Cats and Dogs Home transforms the lives of animals that need help, giving them the chance of a healthy life and a happy home. Our expert team cares for and rehabilitates hundreds of neglected and abandoned pets each year. We also work extensively in the community, supporting struggling pet owners and providing advice and kindness to all.
We have ambitious plans for the coming years, aiming to expand our impact and support a significantly greater number of animals. We plan to open a second rescue centre, which will double the geographical area in which we currently work. We're seeking a Chair and a Treasurer to help achieve these goals. These individuals will help guide the long-term direction of the charity, ensuring it is well-run and sustainable with a commitment to animal welfare in all our work.
The Treasurer monitors the charity’s finances, safeguarding the financial viability and ensuring that proper records are maintained. They also advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a professional finance qualification, knowledge of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), and be able to communicate financial information clearly.
Key information:
- Time commitment: 6 trustee meetings per year + AGM + committee meetings.
- Location: Bath, UK (a mix of in-person and online meetings).
- Unremunerated: Voluntary role.
- Closing date: 22 March 2026.
For further details and to apply, please contact Leighann Beck via recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting the applicable reference number: MC2690 (Chair) and MC2691 (Treasurer).