Another great evening with 13 new Volunteers joining the GSPCA
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:57, 5th Sep, 2013 |
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Last night we held our third Volunteer Open Evening at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
13 new volunteers attended and enjoyed the Induction Evening and the first has already started helping today.
Judy, Amy, Brenda, Sarah, Nicolle, Alice, Jack, Sue, Shelia, Sue, Tanya, Stacey and Rachel all attended and are planning to help start over the net few weeks with everything from fund raising to reception, animal care work to walking dogs and the GSPCA are over joyed with their enthusiasm and support for the work of the Shelter.
We are always looking for those keen to help animals in Guernsey and in the last three induction evenings we have over 50 new volunteers helping us care for the 1000's of animals we see every year.
Our BIG event coming up is the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on the 15th September and many of our new volunteers will be there giving a hand but if you can help we would love to hear from you.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'It is wonderful to see how many keen new volunteers want to help at the GSPCA.'
'Some give a few hours every few months and others give up full days a few times each week and every moment helps make a big difference.'
'We could not run the GSPCA without all of our wonderful volunteers and a huge thank you must go to all of them and all those especially that will be helping with the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on the 15th September.'
'After the success of the last three Induction Evenings we've already planned another date in October.'
Our fourth Volunteer Induction Evening we are planning to hold on Wednesday 9th October at 6.30pm at the Animal Shelter.
To help as a volunteer on site you must be over 14 years of age but you can help in other ways if you are younger by fund raising and with the many events we have through the year.
The evenings start at 6.30pm in the Training Room at the Shelter with introductions and a talk about the work of the Shelter and a basic induction. After the talk each individual has a chance to chat to GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne about how they would like to help and the different possibilities.
The last three events finished around 8pm and if you are interested in helping please do come along.
Here are some of the ways you can volunteer for the GSPCA.
Dog Walking - to find out more
Cat Socialising - for more details
Animal Accommodation Cleaner - With over 200 animals in our care there is lots of cleaning to do in the morning and through the day. Please complete a form and return it to the Shelter if you would like to help care for the animals at the Shelter.
Wildlife Volunteer - Our recent refurbished wildlife unit always has high numbers of birds and a growing number of hedgehogs that require caring for. We need volunteers to help us with this unit and if you would like to help please complete a form below and return it to the Shelter. The main part of this role is between 8am and 12pm 7 days a week and we are trying to put a rota together to help assist the wildlife staff.
Reception and helping answer calls - We are looking to build a team of volunteers to assist the reception staff in their duties to help respond to the inquiries and welfare calls.
Administration - We are a very busy Animal Welfare organisation and if you could help in the office please fill in the form below and get in touch.
Gardening & Grounds Work - We have a lovely rural site that we always need help to care for.
Maintenance & Painting - Many of our buildings have been standing for some time and need TLC.
Fostering / Hand Rearing - follow this link to see our Fostering page
Fund Raising - we are always looking for volunteers to help with our many fund raising events. If you can help please fill in an application below and return it to the Shelter. If you would like to see some of our fund raising events please
Events & Special Days - We have lots of days to help raise awareness and funds for the GSPCA.
Welfare & Microchipping Events - We are planning to arrange days to help raise awareness and help animals in Guernsey and need your help to run these days.
Van Driving & Night Wardens - We need volunteers to help both in the day and night. For more details on the Wardens please.
Volunteer Co-ordinator - We are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator. If you have some time on your hands, good people skills and would like to get involved recruiting and training volunteers please get in touch.
Newsletter Editor - We are also looking for someone to help with our quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in putting together newsletters and have the time then please let us know.
Sponsorship Co-ordinator - We are currently putting together a kennel, cat and animal pen sponsorship scheme. We are looking for a volunteer to help organise, promote and run this scheme to help raise the much needed funds to care for the hundreds of animals at the Shelter.
Collection Box Co-ordinator - We have collection boxes throughout Guernsey and we are looking for someone who can help ensure these are collected regularly and to help find new sites.
Education Talk Assistant - Every week staff at the Shelter talk to schools and groups about the vital work we carry out. If you are interested in helping with these please email [email protected]
Tour Guide Volunteers - At the Shelter we would like to develop a small team of volunteers that can give guided tours around the GSPCA and talk about the much needed work we carry out every day.
Refreshment / Charity Shop Volunteers - We would like to run coffee mornings at the Shelter whilst selling a selection of bric-a-brac and other donated items a couple of mornings a week. We are currently looking for volunteers to help run this to help raise funds for the Shelter.
To download a volunteer application form please click below or pop in on Wednesday 4th September and complete one on the evening -
To donate to Nouska the Husky's operation and the other animals in need please call 01481 257261, pop into the Shelter in St Andrews or click on the Paypal link below and reference 'Nouska's Appeal'
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There are many items on the GSPCA's Wish List and you can see many of them by clicking here including a list of Amazon items which would make a difference to animals in Guernsey.
To download our latest newsletter or become a member of the GSPCA please
To download posters to help advertise some of the animals looking for homes please
The following are events planned for 2013
Every Tuesday during term time between 10.30am and 12pm at the GSPCA we have a coffee morning with bric-a-brac and pet supplies on sale (free entry) also guided tours at £5 per person minimum donation available at 11am. Please click here for more details
Reservoir Dogs Sponsored Walk - Produced by Sidney’s Sponsored Events - Directed by Steve Byrne - Sunday 22nd September click here for more details.
4th October - World Animal Day - more details to follow
Wednesday 9th October 6.30pm - Volunteer Induction Evening at the Animal Shelter
Car Boot Sale at Alliance Car Park with M.E.N.F.U.N Sunday morning on the 6th October
Art Exhibition of Art Work from Mark Bayliss at the GSPCA Animal Shelter 19th October until 24th October - Free Entry but donations welcomed - 9am - 6pm with a few late evening openings planned
Art Auction at St Pierre Park Hotel Thursday 24th October Sponsored by the Heritage Group. Starts 7.45pm. If you book a meal at the Victor Hugo Restaurant at the St Pierre Park Hotel then a donation from every meal will be made to the GSPCA. Also the Pavilion will be opening on the evening with their Tennerfest menu and they too are donating proceeds from each meal to the GSPCA.
ers to assist the reception staff in their duties to help respond to the inquiries and welfare calls.
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