7 New Volunteers join the GSPCA team in the next week and how you can help us help animals in many ways

Submitted by Steve on 14:43, 26th Oct, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA really could not do so much without its amazing team of volunteers and supporters which have helped for over 150 years.

From the Committee to those that walk dogs, fund raisers to those that help with admin, gardeners to those helping with IT, the companies who send their staff to help to so many others the list goes on and on.

With the GSPCA providing 24/7 we couldn’t do so much without our amazing team.

In recent years with all the challenges our volunteers have really been on the frontline and especially our GSPCA Animal Ambulance Wardens and we cannot thank them enough.

The Wardens are volunteers that go out all hours to help sick, injured and stray animals and are part of a team that has spanned nearly 50 years in providing and filling this volunteer role.

From rescuing animals stuck up chimneys to rounding up stray farm animals the Wardens are truly incredible and even get calls for snakes that turn out to be a geocache.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are hugely grateful to all of our team from our staff to volunteers and indeed our supporters who help ensure we can do our 24/7 work for over 150 years.”

“Last night we held our 7^th Volunteer Induction of 2023 and greeted 6 new volunteers to the evening and to our team.”

“The first 2 start tomorrow helping with cats and wildlife and the others are starting this Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.”

“We also have a volunteer that starts on Saturday who applied by going through our online option by emailing an application form.”

“We also have a team of 11 volunteers helping from Walkers Global Ltd so lots of new faces helping the team and the many animals in our care at the GSPCA.”

“The last Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023 takes place on Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 and starts at 630pm and all are welcome but volunteers do need to be 16 or over to help at the Animal Shelter.”

Next Induction dates set is - Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

We are looking for volunteers in the following areas –

Pop Up Charity Shop Organisor/Co-ordinator
Ambulance Warden Volunteer for Tuesdays from 6pm and until Wednesday 8am
Animal Care Volunteers
Dog Walkers
Cat Socialisers
Reception and Administration Volunteers
Shop Volunteers
Gardening Volunteers
Ambulance Volunteer Drivers
If you have specific skills you think could help with training please do get in touch
Fundraising Volunteers
Maintenance Volunteers
Education Volunteers
Cleaning Volunteers
Laundry Volunteers
Open to new ideas for volunteers to help

Steve continued “We have many roles available for volunteers and always open to new ideas.”

“We are specifically looking for a new Volunteers Animal Ambulance Driver to help on Tuesdays which involves covering emergency calls from 6pm until 8am the following morning each week.”

“If you can’t make the next induction fear not as you can download and return the following application form to [email protected] and we can arrange a remote induction

http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Volunteer%20Application%20Au...

For a PDF application chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gspca.org.gg%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FVolunteer%2520Application%2520Aug%25202021.pdf&clen=67366&chunk=true .”

“We are hoping to open a Pop Up Charity Shop if anyone is interested in helping.”

“As well as volunteers we are looking to recruit those keen to help animals, make a difference and support our community and start a career in animal care at the GSPCA.”

“Every day we help save lives and support our community in a vast array of ways as we have done for 150 years.”

“With the autumn here many animals are struggling and we value any help anyone can give.”

“We also have paid positions at the GSPCA.”

“To apply for a paid position please download the application pack below, call 257261 and we can post one out, email [email protected] or pop in to collect a pack.”

"All this year we are celebrating 150 years and there are many ways to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year ."

“We are also always looking for volunteers that would like to help at our events and with fund raising like the Seafront Sundays and Sumer Shows and you can see many of the events we are doing on the base of our blog pages.”

“To find out more you can email us via [email protected] or call 257261 .”

“To find out about our events and news subscribe to our supporters newsletter by going to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08 .”

We are currently advertising for additional staff members at the GSPCA and we are looking for the following:

Full Time Animal Care Assistant Post with Night Duties
Weekend Hedgehog & Wildlife Assistant
Weekend Cattery Assistant
Weekend Receptionist (various hours available)
Weekend Maintenance and Animal Ambulance
Casual Animal Care Assistant and Receptionists

We have some departments that require specific help on weekends especially the hedgehog and wildlife areas, the cattery, reception on Saturdays and help with maintenance and the animal ambulance.

If you would like to apply for a vacancy to download a pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_ACA_pack_Feb%202023.pdf .

You can also get a pack sent out by popping in, calling 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

All applicants are required to complete an application form which is included in the pack and return it to the GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD or email [email protected]

To find out about corporate volunteer days please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship

Donate

Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

GSPCA BIGGEST BUILD Appeal

For details please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 30th September

To find out more - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-30th-september-tickets-sale-and-could-you-spon-0

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf

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Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA

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Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

	Reception & Shop area	Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats	Viewing animals for adoption	Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7	GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
Monday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Tuesday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Wednesday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Thursday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Friday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Saturday’s	9am – 5pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	8am - 530pm
Sunday’s	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	11am – 4pm	24/7	Closed
Bank Holiday’s (Varied times)	Possibly 11am – 4pm	Possibly 11am – 4pm	Possibly 11am – 4pm	24/7	Closed unless advertised