Overview
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Do you have a safe, calm, and caring home where a cat in need could stay while we help them find their fur-ever home? The RSPCA is looking for new volunteer fosterers to join our team and provide temporary care for cats — from strays and abandoned pets to even feral cats who need patient, understanding fosterers.
What you’ll be doing:
* Offering cats a safe, warm, and loving temporary home.
* Helping cats build confidence, whether they are friendly pets or more nervous ferals.
* Attending vet appointments when required.
* Working with us to give updates on your foster cat’s progress.
What we’re looking for:
* Volunteers aged 18 or over who are confident and comfortable around cats — including strays and ferals.
* No previous fostering experience needed — just patience, commitment, and a genuine love of cats.
* Applicants must be available to foster for the RSPCA and not currently volunteering with other animal charities.
* You don’t need to live alone, but all family members (and pets) must be cat friendly.
* Located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and surrounding areas.
What’s in it for you?
* Make a real difference to the lives of cats in need.
* Gain new skills, training, and experience in animal care.
* Join a supportive community of fellow volunteers.
* Enhance your CV with valuable volunteering experience.
* All food, bedding, and equipment provided.
Practical Considerations:
* You may need to complete a simple online Health & Safety course before fostering begins.
* Ideally, you’ll have a spare room or calm space where foster cats can settle safely.
* Our voluntary roles are subject to:
* An informal interview and trial period.
* Two referees – which may be sourced from an educational institution or as personal references.
* Completion of relevant training and assessments.
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