Volunteering at CATH
CATH would not have existed for so long and developed into the successful organisation it is today without the ongoing support and commitment of its volunteers; from the original band of volunteers that set up the organisation to the existing voluntary Management Committee responsible for governing and leading this diverse organisation. However, we always need to recruit new volunteers into CATH at all levels.
Our typical volunteers are aged 16 or over, have a friendly and outgoing personality, a genuine interest in those affected by homelessness, a willingness to learn, a hardworking attitude – not frightened to muck in and get your hands dirty – and good sense of humour!
In return we offer an enjoyable and worthwhile experience, an opportunity to meet new people, a chance to test out and maybe improve your cooking/gardening/management/board/governance skills, training and/or qualifications in food hygiene, horticulture, practical skills, management etc. depending on your voluntary role, an opportunity to learn more about homelessness, a reason to get out of the house, something to look forward to, travel expenses and a reference for further education or a job
Because we work with vulnerable people, every member of the CATH team undergoes an “Enhanced Disclosure” police check.
Download the CATH Volunteering Leaflet here.
For all our opportunities you can make your interest known by getting in touch via the contact page or you can complete and submit the Volunteer Application form:-
Adobe pdf format (cannot be completed electronically).
Microsoft Word (can be completed electronically)
Our typical volunteers are aged 16 or over, have a friendly and outgoing personality, a genuine interest in those affected by homelessness, a willingness to learn, a hardworking attitude – not frightened to muck in and get your hands dirty – and good sense of humour!
In return we offer an enjoyable and worthwhile experience, an opportunity to meet new people, a chance to test out and maybe improve your cooking/gardening/management/board/governance skills, training and/or qualifications in food hygiene, horticulture, practical skills, management etc. depending on your voluntary role, an opportunity to learn more about homelessness, a reason to get out of the house, something to look forward to, travel expenses and a reference for further education or a job
Because we work with vulnerable people, every member of the CATH team undergoes an “Enhanced Disclosure” police check.
Download the CATH Volunteering Leaflet here.
For all our opportunities you can make your interest known by getting in touch via the contact page or you can complete and submit the Volunteer Application form:-
Adobe pdf format (cannot be completed electronically).
Microsoft Word (can be completed electronically)
Volunteering Opportunities
Kitchen Volunteers
Our drop-in day centre is open Mon – Friday 9.30am – 3.00pm providing information advice and advocacy, low cost nutritional meals, bathing and laundry facilities, clothing store and access to leisure, community and confidence building activities.
A typical day could involve preparing filled rolls, preparing and assisting with cooking meals, serving meals, serving teas and coffees throughout the day whilst always maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen in line with current Food Hygiene standards. Our volunteers are normally with us for 4 hours (10am to 2pm) on any weekday.
A typical day could involve preparing filled rolls, preparing and assisting with cooking meals, serving meals, serving teas and coffees throughout the day whilst always maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen in line with current Food Hygiene standards. Our volunteers are normally with us for 4 hours (10am to 2pm) on any weekday.
CATH Trustees
We are always looking to recruit new members to join our Management Committee. This involves at least one meeting every six weeks and being part of the driving force behind the good governance of the organisation. We are particularly keen to recruit people with an interest in or experience in any of the following areas: Fund raising, Public Relations, Marketing and Business Management
CATH Enterprises Ltd
CATH Enterprises Ltd is a business that provides a framework for people with different skills to work together on a variety of commercial projects. The Company has been conceived as an enabling organization which provides resources; energy and skills to assist commercial projects to get started, get employing and get growing!
We are developing: a home and garden maintenance service, a low cost building project, a new horticulture product range, a retail business and quite a few more. If you have skills we might need or an idea we might want to help you develop then get in touch. Our motto is “pulling together for the common good”.
We are developing: a home and garden maintenance service, a low cost building project, a new horticulture product range, a retail business and quite a few more. If you have skills we might need or an idea we might want to help you develop then get in touch. Our motto is “pulling together for the common good”.
Balhary Walled Garden
We are restoring a 1 acre walled Victorian kitchen garden near Meigle and are looking for active volunteers to work with the staff and our garden attendees who have mixed abilities.
Why not learn with us to develop and maintain the garden you will be able to help with planting, maintaining the vegetable plots and fruit trees all produce is sold once harvested to help raise funds. You don’t have to have “Green Fingers” just enthusiasm. You will have the opportunity to learn new things or perhaps you can share your experiences with us
If you have a couple of hours to spare on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays why not come along and enjoy the “Balhary” experience – we can promise you’ll want to come back.
Click here or on the Balhary logo to visit the dedicated website
Why not learn with us to develop and maintain the garden you will be able to help with planting, maintaining the vegetable plots and fruit trees all produce is sold once harvested to help raise funds. You don’t have to have “Green Fingers” just enthusiasm. You will have the opportunity to learn new things or perhaps you can share your experiences with us
If you have a couple of hours to spare on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays why not come along and enjoy the “Balhary” experience – we can promise you’ll want to come back.
Click here or on the Balhary logo to visit the dedicated website
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