5 new Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction this Thursday 4th August at 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 1st Aug, 2016 | 0

On Wednesday while the Grand Opening took place the GSPCA held an afternoon Volunteer Induction at the Shelter in St Andrews.

5 new volunteers came along and were inducted by Sarah Creasey Animal Education and Welfare Officer.

The Induction which took place just after 3pm included a talk from Sarah about the work of the GSPCA, what we do, how volunteers can help and training on the health and safety aspects of helping at the Shelter and with our events.

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Meet the Staff - Ashleigh and Seb joined the team earlier this year find out how they are doing

Submitted by Steve on 13:36, 22nd Jul, 2016 | 0

At the end of 2015 beginning of 2016 Seb Goman joined the team at the GSPCA to help primarily on kennels but has been learning to work and care for the animals in the many other departments. Seb also helps to ensure we have 24/7 cover at the Shelter and has become a fantastic member of the team with her caring and helpful nature.

In April 2016 Ashleigh Le Page joined the team and has also been learning the many departments at the GSPCA working primarily caring for the cats but also learning to care for the 300+ animals at the GSPCA.

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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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A very sad day at the GSPCA as Jackie La Marchant retires from volunteering at the Shelter after more than 15 years

Submitted by Steve on 16:29, 15th Jul, 2016 | 0

Today many of the staff have been heart broken as Jackie La Marchant put down her broom for the final time at the GSPCA.

Having helped 2 days a week for over 15 years and at the age of 82 years she said a sad farewell to team.

Jackie has been a massive help in the Hospital Department caring for the many sick and injured animals at the Shelter and Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant will especially miss Jackie as she has been a real star in her department.

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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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An amazing GSPCA volunteer is a finalist in the Customer Service Awards - Michelle Champion is up for the Humble Volunteer Award

Submitted by Steve on 16:31, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

The Guernsey Customer Service Awards are delighted to formally announce our 2016 Guernsey finalists!

The organisers are in the process of contacting all finalists and they invite you all to the fun and informal awards ceremony - hosted by Island FM's James Bentley - in Market Square on Thursday 7th July from 5-7pm.

In 2014 one of our team managed to win one of the fantastic awards and we have just been informed that another of our wonderful team members is a finalist.

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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 - Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Wednesday 1st June

Submitted by Steve on 23:02, 24th May, 2016 | 0

Next week marks Volunteers Week a time when many organisations and groups highlight the opportunities and thank their volunteers for their amazing support and time across Guernsey and the UK.

The GSPCA couldn't achieve all of the work that is carried our 24/7 without the 600+ volunteers that help at the Shelter and with all of our work across Guernsey.

Next Wednesday during Volunteers Week we will be holding our sixth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with many volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

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4 new volunteers inducted at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 5th May, 2016 | 0

Often our volunteer inductions fill the room where we hold them and this week we held the 5th induction of 2016.

On Tuesday we greeted 4 new volunteers which made for a lovely group to talk to at the Shelter in St Andrews.

The volunteer induction was given by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne which started just after 6.30pm.

The new volunteers found out about the work at the GSPCA and how to help safely.

A pack was handed to each and also a certificate of attendance and thanks.

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Thank you to the volunteers from the Medical Specialist Group that helped on Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 22:28, 3rd May, 2016 | 0

On Saturday 7 volunteers from the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) spent the day helping at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

With a busy few weeks ahead of the Animal Shelter with Spring and many fund raisers from all of our team and animals we would like to thank the MSG staff for all of their help.

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