Meet our Mayhew volunteers from reception, cattery and kennels. They help us care for our animals every day.
We have over 100 volunteers who help keep Mayhew running every day. The volunteer roles are often challenging but also very rewarding. All the dogs and cats that we take care of have individual personalities and our volunteers help us to make sure they are cared for in the right way.
“I find volunteering really fulfilling and rewarding. We are helping people and animals”
Cathy joined us a part-time receptionist last year and has also recently started to help out in the cattery. She enjoys spending time with the cats and kittens, helping to socialise them and seeing the whole process from animals coming to Mayhew and then finding their forever homes. Having taken a short career break from her role working with women and children experiencing domestic abuse and violence, Cathy wanted to be around animals. She now fits in volunteering with paid employment and enjoys the work-life balance.
“In my professional life I am helping people in need and distress and at Mayhew I am also supporting people in crisis. Animals are at the forefront of everything we do. Knowing that animals will end up in good homes or we can help people keep their pets is why I volunteer here.”
“The passion and dedication of the staff and the other volunteers restores your faith in the human race.”
Jody is a Media Consultant and has been volunteering weekly at Mayhew for six months.
“I began volunteering as a way to do something great in memory of my two cats, Darcy and Eartha. The most rewarding thing about coming in every week is seeing the difference it makes. When cats arrive they’re often distressed, but eventually they begin to trust you. Lots of them have been through traumatic experiences – like being dumped in a box under the Westway – so it’s lovely showing them that not all people are awful.”
“The team make me feel very welcome as a volunteer.”
Hayley volunteers with our kennels team and was previously a student with us.
“Before becoming a volunteer at Mayhew, I was a student working with the team on site. I loved the staff, atmosphere and their passion for animal welfare so much that I had to return as a volunteer. What I like most about helping Mayhew is that no two days volunteering are the same – you get to see so many different animals that have an interesting story. The team at Mayhew are very serious about their work but they make you feel welcome and create a friendly atmosphere to work in. I know it sounds corny but every moment at Mayhew is my favourite – the team and the animals in our care make sure of that!”
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