Last Night we held the last volunteer induction of 2018.
With the 19 new volunteers that attended last night this year alone we have now inducted 189 new volunteers, placements and work through these inductions and are graced with an average 120 volunteers helping each week.
We can't forget the 200+ volunteers from businesses, placements, voluntourists, work experience, community service and others that have also helped this year taking the total well in excess of 400 this year and we are lucky to have over 800 volunteers helping out each year at the GSPCA.
The volunteers last night were interested in helping in all areas of the Shelter from gardening to the Charity Shop, reception to helping with the ambulance, animal care to fund raising.
10 of the new volunteers were keen to carry out their Duke of Edinburgh Awards 8 for their Bronze and 2 for their Silver and we often see 40+ Duke of Edinburgh placements each weekend.
We are always looking for help at the GSPCA as there is so much to do from fund raising to caring for the animals, the animal ambulance to gardening, painting to answering the phone, our charity shop to helping at events.
We welcome all that are interested in helping at the GSPCA and with our work, although for those wanting to help onsite at the Shelter the minimum age is 13.
For volunteers under 13 we have a huge amount of events taking place which they can help at with a parent or guardian.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It’s incredible to think that this year through the inductions we have inducted 189 volunteers at the GSPCA.”
“Last night was the last induction of 2018 and it was great to meet the 19 new volunteers and many of their parents and support workers for some.”
“We have just released the volunteer induction dates for 2019 so there are plenty of opportunities for those seeking to make a New Year resolution.”
“At the end of each induction each received an induction certificate, we got a couple of group photos and dates were set for all to start in the coming weeks.”
“It was great to meet all 19 new volunteers and thank you to them and all of the 800+ volunteers that help each year.”
Here are some key roles we are looking for new volunteers which include –
- Gardening & Conservation Volunteers
- Charity Shop Volunteer
- Volunteer Ambulance Wardens – especially Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 6pm
- Maintenance and Grounds Work Volunteers
- Cattery Volunteers
- Kennel Volunteers
- Small Animal Care Volunteers – especially rabbit and guinea pigs
- Wildlife Volunteers
- Reptile Volunteers
- Dog Training Volunteers
- Flag Day Volunteers
- Fund Raising Volunteers
- Volunteer Support Worker
- Volunteer Receptionists
- Volunteer Membership & Angel Pen Pal Secretary
- Volunteer Cleaners
- Volunteers to dress up as Giant Animal Mascots
The upcoming volunteer inductions are set for –
- Monday 7th January 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 4th February 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 5th March 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Wednesday 10th April 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 9th May 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 3rd June 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 9th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 18th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Afternoon Starts 4pm until approximately 545pm
- Monday 12th August 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 10th September 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 7th October 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 12th November 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 12th December 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
The evening inductions start at 630pm and takes around 90 minutes and after a talk you get the chance to chat to a member of the team and set a date to start volunteering.
Often volunteers are interested in working at the GSPCA and we are currently recruiting and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies
For more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To donate to the Andrew the seal pup please visit - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To become a Christmas Angel Pen Pal Sponsor or to give as a gift please click this link to download a form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20Christmas%20special.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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
Some awards open for nominations currently are –
The ADCH & Petplan Awards - https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/charities/
The Ceva Animal Welfare Awards – http://www.cevawelfareawards.com/
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
To donate to the animals in our care please visit - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
If you would like to find out more on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
To find out our opening hours and when you can visit some of the animals in our care please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-opening-visiting-times
To see some of the animals looking for homes please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
On Monday 7th January we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit the details on the Urgent Kennel Floor Appeal please visit - www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-kennel-floor-appeal-%E2%80%93-kennel-flooring-work-discovers-need-new-drains-and-completely-ripp
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
To set up a Just Giving page to do some fund raising for our work or animals in our care please visit - https://www.justgiving.com/gspca Or a Giving.gg page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/0/Select-Guernsey-charity-for-direct-donation
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