24 hours a day volunteers help the GSPCA team ensure we provide a 24/7 service and last night we held our fifth induction on 2018.
At the induction we welcomed 22 new volunteers 4 of which are undergoing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh and 8 under taking their work experience of which 2 started today.
The inductions run at the GSPCA ensure that each volunteer have an understanding on what the GSPCA is, what we do, how we work, how to safely work at the Shelter and at our events, the rules at the Shelter and each session finishes with an individual chat with a member of the team to arrange a start time and date.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was wonderful to meet the 22 new volunteers and induct them into the GSPCA last night.”
“Every month we hold an induction evening at the GSPCA and there are so many roles to help with.”
“From gardening to helping clean kennels, on reception to caring for the wildlife, covering our ambulance to fund raising the work is 24/7 365 days a year so no matter how little or much time you have there is something for everyone.”
“This morning 2 that attended have started their work experience and have been really enjoying their first day.”
“To help with the animals volunteers do have to be at least 13 years of age but we do have younger volunteers that help with fund raising events like our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday which takes place on the 20th May.”
“We have a huge number of events planned for 2018 with others upcoming and we are always looking for helpers.”
“We are also really appealing for volunteers to help clean and care for the small animals, cats, dogs and wildlife.”
“The next volunteer induction takes place at 630pm on Monday the 4th June and all are welcome to attend at the GSPCA.”
“So far this year we have now inducted 76 new volunteers through our evening inductions and we look forward welcoming new faces next month.”
“We are really looking for volunteers to help with events and especially our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on the 20th May as well as a number of other areas.”
Some of the areas we are really looking for volunteer help is –
Helping organise and administer volunteer information
Gardening
Reception
Ambulance Wardening
Guided Tours
Charity Shop
Events & Fund Raising
Publications, leaflets and Newsletters
Maintenance, Painting and Grounds Work
Cat cleaners and carers
Kennel helpers
Small animal helpers
Wildlife helpers
Animal care
If you are interested in any of these roles or others please pop along to our next induction on the 1st May.
For more details please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
Upcoming GSPCA events or those we are attending or taking part -
Liberation Day Stall 9th May
Sunday 20th May 2018 Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday
Event with Beau Cinema – Sunday 27th May
Monday 28th May – Friday 1st June 2018 Guided Tours each day
Monday 4th June 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
Saffery Rotary Walk 9th June
15th June Harbour Carnival
17th June Open Garden Event – details to follow
17th June Stall at the Classic Car Show
22nd June Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Fayre
23rd June Family Fun Day at Le Friquet Garden Centre
Monday 2nd July 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
Viaer Marchi 2nd July 2017
7th July Picnic in the Park at Government House
21st July Charities Fete at Governments House
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th July 2018 2pm each day Guided Tours
Friday 27th July 2018 Volunteer Induction Starts 330pm until approximately 5pm
28/29th July Torteval Scarecrow Festival
Wednesday 1st August 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
South Show 10/11th August
West Show 15/16th August
Donkey Derby / Flag Day 18th August
North Show 22/23rd August
Monday 3rd September 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
22nd September 2018 – Ball at the Farmhouse
Monday 1st October 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
27/28th October Sound at St James
Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November 2018 Special Halloween Guided Tours each day £18 per child (£16 with Is-land Mums Card), prizes for best costumes & fun games room (children must have a guardian/parent)
Monday 5th November 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
10th November 2018 – Ball with Sidneys Sponsored Events
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Monday 12th November 2018
Tuesday 4th December 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
Boxing Day 27th - 31st December 2018 2pm each day guided tours
If you can help at any of these events please call 257261 or email [email protected]
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