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On Wednesday the 26th November we held our eleventh and final Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA of 2014.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Emma Trousdale Animal Care Assistant were on hand to talk to the 17 new volunteers about the work of the Shelter and induct the keen new volunteers about the procedures and protocols at the Animal Shelter.
Some were interested in helping fund raising, others clean kennels, walk dogs, socialise cats and even those doing their Duke of Edinburgh.
With another wonderful year coming to a close there is one more chance to join the GSPCA as a volunteer.
On Wednesday 26th November at 630pm at the Shelter in St Andrews we will be holding the final volunteer induction evening of the year.
To help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years or over but all ages are welcome as we are always looking for fund raisers.
No need to reserve a place all we ask is that you are at the GSPCA a little before 6.30pm.
As we mentioned last month it is a hat-trick from Richmond Fiduciary Group who have spent a third year helping out at the GSPCA.
Each year since 2012 staff from Richmond Fiduciary Group have given a day from their desk to come up and help clean out, feed, exercise and get involved with all sorts of work at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
On Sunday we held our final Dog First Aid Course of 2014.
We have held many animal care course for the first time this year and we have been overwhelmed by the attendance and also the gratitude from those attending.
Despite the sun shining 6 local dog owners Lynne, Ginny, Derryn, Agnieske, Richard and Stephanie arrived at 9.30am at the GSPCA where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne went through the principals of first aid and how to care for dogs during an emergency situation.
On Wednesday 12th November at 630pm we are holding our second training session for Pet Bereavement for Pet Professionals and Volunteers although it is open to anyone who would like to attend.
There is a minimum donation of £10 to attend and it takes place at the Shelter. Speakers include GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and also staff from the Guernsey Bereavement Service.
Whether you work at the vets or a pet store, you are a teacher or pet owner the session is an excellent way to learn about communicating with others during Pet Bereavement.
On Wednesday 22nd November a team of staff from The Travel Corporation gave up a day in a dry warm office to help out at the GSPCA.
The team of 6 staff arrived at 9am where they received a short induction before helping around site with the 300 animals at the Shelter in St Andrews.
Richelle Swart, Amber Holt, Deanna Le Page, Lisa Goman, Wayne Ogier and Stacey Gallienne helped with everything from the domestic animals to the wildlife on site.
Last Wednesday a team of staff from Credit Suisse gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.
This is the second group of Credit Suisse staff to help at the Shelter this month and the GSPCA are extremely grateful to all of their help.
Last night at the GSPCA we held another Volunteer Induction Evening and were pleased to welcome 14 new volunteers to the team.
Three were interested in volunteering as part of their Duke of Edinburgh, 3 for their work experience in school and 8 individuals looking to help with everything from events to walking the dogs.
Emma Trousdale GSPCA Staff Member inducted the group by talking about the work of the GSPCA, volunteering at the Shelter and also a safety induction.
At the GSPCA we feel education has a huge part to play in the world we live and knowing what to do whether helping at the GSPCA, at home or in your work place is extremely important.
This Wednesday we have a Volunteer Induction Evening. If you are interested in helping the GSPCA then we ask for you to pop along at 6.30pm to find out about the GSPCA and a short safety induction. The evening takes around 90 minutes and is at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.
Hat-trick helpers from Richmond Fiduciary Group spent a third day in three years helping out at the GSPCA.
Each year since 2012 staff from Richmond Fiduciary Group have given a day from their desk to come up and help clean out, feed, exercise and get involved with all sorts of work at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.