Specsavers help brighten the GSPCA - a HUGE thank you

Submitted by Steve on 14:35, 25th Sep, 2015 | 0

Last Friday a team of 25 staff from Specsavers spent the afternoon helping paint around the site at the GSPCA.

The staff were the third group from Specsavers to help this year at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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Don't be a Minion to life, why not volunteer - Volunteer Induction Evenings 6.30pm Wednesday 9th & 30th September

Submitted by Steve on 17:55, 1st Sep, 2015 | 0

Our next Volunteer Induction Evenings at the GSPCA are on Wednesday 9th and 30th September at 6.30pm.

All ages are welcome, but to help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years old or over.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal care Assistant said "We have a wonderful team of volunteers that help us at the GSPCA and we always love to welcome those wanting to help."

"From gardening to answering the phone there is a job to help in many different ways on and off the Animal Shelter."

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An AGM of thanks and celebrations

Submitted by Steve on 09:30, 30th Jul, 2015 | 0

Last week we held our annual AGM.

To open the evening President John Knight welcomed everyone to the AGM and thanked them for showing their support for the work being done by everybody present.

The event took place at the GSPCA Animal Shelter where we have been based since 1929.

A number of supporters, volunteers and staff attended the event which looked back at the previous year and also the plans for the future.

John Knight gave a report and said "We have again had a very active and successful year at the Shelter and outside."

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We welcome 8 new volunteers to the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 18:55, 28th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Monday we welcomed 8 new volunteers to the GSPCA.

The new volunteers during their induction learnt about the work of the Shelter and how to become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

3 of the 8 have already started helping out with our work at the GSPCA and the others start over the next week.

From cleaning the animals to gardening, fund raising to answering the phone there are many roles to help us here at the GSPCA.

We would like to thank all that came along and we are looking forward to everyone helping in the weeks to come.

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6 New Summer Volunteers helping the GSPCA - Next Volunteer Induction Monday 27th July 3pm

Submitted by Steve on 22:49, 22nd Jul, 2015 | 0

On Monday we welcomed 6 new volunteers to the GSPCA.

The new volunteers during their induction learnt about the work of the Shelter and how to become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

Three of the 6 have already started helping out on reception and with the animals.

From cleaning the animals to gardening, fund raising to answering the phone there are many roles to help us here at the GSPCA.

We would like to thank all that came along and we are looking forward to everyone helping in the weeks to come.

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Specsavers staff help out at the GSPCA - Thank you from all of the team and animals

Submitted by Steve on 19:12, 16th Jul, 2015 | 0

Yesterday a team of 7 staff from Specsavers spent the day helping at the GSPCA.

The staff were the second group from Specsavers to help this year at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

The group arrived at 9am and had a quick induction, group picture and were then quickly set to work around the site.

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Looking to do something during your Summer holidays? Volunteer inductions at the GSPCA Monday 20th & 27th July at 3pm

Submitted by Steve on 15:13, 13th Jul, 2015 | 0

This week many schools break up and many already have.

If you are 14 years or over, have you thought of helping animals during your Summer break?

Our next Volunteer Induction at the GSPCA is on Monday 20th July at 3pm.

All ages are welcome, but to help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years old or over.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal care Assistant said "We have a wonderful team of volunteers that help us at the GSPCA and we always love to welcome those wanting to help."

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GSPCA welcome new volunteers in the sunshine

Submitted by Steve on 16:13, 9th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Monday we welcomed new volunteers to the GSPCA in the sunshine.

We set up seats next to the GSPCA pond where 20 new volunteers of all ages arrived to learn about the work of the Shelter and become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, administration volunteers to those wanting to help with the animals, the first one started on Tuesday and many are starting this weekend.

Thank you to all that came along and we are looking forward to getting everyone involved.

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Volunteer Induction Monday 6th July at 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 00:06, 2nd Jul, 2015 | 0

Our next Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA is on Monday 6th July at 6.30pm.

All ages are welcome, but to help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years old or over.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal care Assistant said "We have a wonderful team of volunteers that help us at the GSPCA and we always love to welcome those wanting to help."

"From gardening to answering the phone there is a job to help in many different ways on and off the Animal Shelter."

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GSPCA welcome 15 new volunteers

Submitted by Steve on 18:39, 7th May, 2015 | 0

Last night at the GSPCA we welcomed 15 new volunteers to the team.

Shortly after 6pm eager new faces started to arrive to learn about the GSPCA and how to get involved.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne was on hand to meet and greet the group who came from all walks of life.

The group were given an induction on about the GSPCA and the different volunteer roles.

A talk on working safely at the GSPCA was followed by a calendar of upcoming GSPCA events.

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