New Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Role to help investigate cruelty, neglect and concerns and Vacancies as well as other roles

The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our services and ensure the care and rescue of animals in need.

We are also sadly wishing well to two key members of our welfare team as Sarah Langlois moves to the UK and Lorna Chadwick starts a role with the States of Guernsey as an Animal Welfare Officer.

This has led to opportunities within the GSPCA team and what will be a new role as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant role.

For an application pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_pack_ACA_Welfare_Recep_pack_Aug_2024.pdf 

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have been celebrating our 151 year history and we are excited to announce we have a number of vacancies become available at the GSPCA including a new role as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant role.”

“In our 151 years we have seen many incredible team members and sadly we wave off Sarah Langlois very soon to the UK who is off on a new chapter in her life and after 17 years we wave off Lorna Chadwick at the end of the month as she starts after 17 years at the GSPCA a new role as Animal Welfare Officer with eh States of Guernsey.”

“With this sad loss of two incredible team members it does open exciting new opportunities at the GSPCA and with new animal welfare legislation passed earlier this year and exciting time as we have created a new role as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant.”

“This role is one that will not only help ensure the day to day smooth running at the GSPCA and night duties, but will also offer opportunities to investigate cruelty, neglect and the calls of concern we receive here at the GSPCA.”

“Many welfare calls can be resolved with a bit of advice but each year we deal with very serious concerns that involves working with many organisations and States departments.”

“From rabbits kept in awful conditions to 25 puppies being illegally transported we deal with very investigations that lead to court cases to those that can be resolved with help and advice.”

“You do need to be caring and sympathetic to carry out this role with a strong sense of understanding while being able to be resilient and adaptable to what can be every changing circumstances.”

“For over 150 years the GSPCA have investigated cruelty and neglect to animals and supported our community and education has been a big part in this as it will be in this role.”

“Wem are looking at having a number of team members with this role to work as a team to ensure we can continue to investigate calls of concern, welfare, cruelty and neglect as well as provide advice and education as we have done for so many years.”

“We are also looking for reception team members especially those that can help in the afternoons and weekend hours.”

“From possible full time to part time hours including evening hours we have a range of options available at the GSPCA.”

“The work requires a range of skills as its not all about caring for animals as we help our community to the systems in place for recording the animal details and using online platforms for those lost to those needing homes.”

“We are also always looking for those wishing to sponsor our work and there are a huge range of ways in which to do this.”

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

“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.”

"These applications are reviewed regularly depending on the needs of the GSPCA and for the voluntary roles we try our best to get you started as soon as we can."

“We are also looking for additional volunteers and especially an night warden to help on Monday evenings and if you can help please do get in touch.”

If you would like to apply for any of the vacancies for an application pack 

please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_pack_ACA_Welfare_Recep_pack_Aug_2024.pdf 

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

It is important to complete all sections of the application form.

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 become a volunteer please follow this link to complete a volunteer application form https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .

To find out more about our animal welfare work please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/animal-welfare

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)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 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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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

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -  

GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 13^th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 14^th and Thursday 15^th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 19^th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 20^th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 21^st and Thursday 22^nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 26^th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 27^th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday 25th August 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/

Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6^th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/

October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed

Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..