Youngest volunteers to start at the GSPCA this weekend after 18 new volunteers join at the last induction of 2016

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA held the last volunteer induction of 2016 and for the first time welcomed volunteers at the age of 13 who can now help with animal care on site.

After a review of risk assessments, forms and our insurance we are proud to announce that volunteers from the age of 13 can now help on site at the GSPCA after completing a volunteer induction and forms.

With over 200 new volunteers inducted during 2016 we have had a huge array of helpers assisting us from those that have helped with one off events to those that help several days a week.

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BREAKING NEWS - Volunteer age lowered to 13 years to help at the GSPCA Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 01:05, 5th Dec, 2016 | 0

For many years volunteering to help at the GSPCA with the animals has been a minimum of 14 years of age.

This has meant volunteers like Molly pictured above as she is below 14 has only been able to help with the many events and fund raisers we hold.

After discussions with our insurance company, a review of our risk assessments and procedures we are pleased to announce that volunteers of 13 years can now help.

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While the Community Foundation Awards took place 11 new volunteers joined the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 6th December

Submitted by Steve on 23:03, 9th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday evening the GSPCA held a volunteer induction and greeted 11 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV, Duke of Edinburgh and some to help gain life skills.

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12 new volunteers join the GSPCA for the second September Volunteer Induction - next being held on Thursday 6th October 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 09:14, 15th Sep, 2016 | 0

On Tuesday evening the GSPCA held our second induction this month and greeted 12 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Some of those attending were students from Beucamps, Elizabeth College, Grammar School and Ladies College carrying out Duke of Edinburgh or volunteer placements.

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14 New Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 13th September 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 16:40, 8th Sep, 2016 | 0

Tuesday evening the GSPCA greeted 14 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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5 New Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction Wednesday 26th July 3pm

Submitted by Steve on 22:01, 19th Jul, 2016 | 0

Monday afternoon the GSPCA greeted 5 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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12 new volunteers join the GSPCA who now have over 600 volunteers helping a year at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 1st Jul, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA greeted 12 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out

Present were 2 interested in carrying out their Duke of Edinburgh with the others wanting to help with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

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Volunteers Week - 12 new volunteers join the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:26, 1st Jun, 2016 | 0

As part of Volunteers Week and our continued recruitment of volunteers to help animals in Guernsey we greeted 12 new faces wanting to help at the GSPCA this evening.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV all of the group were looking to help the work of the Animal Shelter and some to help gain life skills.

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Volunteers Week GSPCA Induction greets new volunteers helping animals in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 09:48, 4th Jun, 2015 | 0

As part of Volunteers Week and our continued recruitment of volunteers to help animals in Guernsey last night we greeted 7 new faces wanting to help at the GSPCA.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV all of the group were looking to help the work of the Animal Shelter and some to help gain life skills.

Getting to the Shelter was a little challenge with the road closure but all arrived around 6.30pm.

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19 New Volunteers are welcomed at the GSPCA Induction Evening

Submitted by Steve on 14:08, 26th Mar, 2015 | 0

Last night we greeted 19 new faces wanting to help at the GSPCA.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV all of the group were looking to help the work of the Animal Shelter and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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