8 Voluntourists from the Crystal Serenity help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 09:04, 7th Aug, 2018 | 0

On Monday 30th July 8 passengers from the cruise ship Crstal Serenity were greeted by GSPCA staff members Tim Pellett and Rual Gomez.

The Voluntourists who were on their holidays from around the world arrived at the Shelter just after 9am and had a short induction and were then sent to help the staff and care for the many animals at the GSPCA.

Each received a gift of a GSPCA t-shirt to wear for their half day volunteering caring for the many animals at the GSPCA.

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Worldwide Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:22, 12th Aug, 2016 | 0

On Wednesday the GSPCA welcomed 8 Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony.

The 7 ladies and one gentleman that helped out were Eleanor Teare, Jessica Madeca, Barb Jones, Eileen Kaminsky, Sara Macefield, Geoff Ford, Dani Ford & Holly Ford all of which greeted on their arrival by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne just after 9am.

From Canada, the USA and the UK the group had a short induction and were then set to help the staff and care for the many animals at the GSPCA.

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Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:06, 25th Jul, 2016 | 0

Today the GSPCA welcomed 6 Voluntourists from the Crystal Symphony.

The ladies that helped out were Katherine O’Neil, Shirley Kushner, Lisa Brown, Amber Way, Juliana Way & Susan Carter all of which were from Canada and arrived just after 9am.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager met the group who after a short induction, a gift of a GSPCA t-shirt and a quick photo with Betty the bull terrier were set to work around the GSPCA.

The group helped clean out the birds and  sweep out the rabbit pens, cleaned the cats and walked the dogs.

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American to Australian Voluntourists from the Crystal Serenity help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 08:10, 12th Aug, 2015 | 0

Yesterday at the GSPCA we welcomed our second group of Voluntourists of 2015.

9 holiday makers from the Crystal Serenity spent much of Tuesday learning about and helping animals in Guernsey.

This is the second year we are offering a Volutourist day at the Shelter with Crystal Cruises and all of the group left the GSPCA smiling having had an enjoyable although rather damp time.

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Thank you to the Crystal Serenity Voluntourists who enjoyed their day at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:24, 22nd Jul, 2015 | 0

Today at the GSPCA we welcomed our first group of Voluntourists of 2015.

4 holiday makers from the Crystal Serenity spent much of today learning about and helping animals in Guernsey.

This is the second year we are offering a Volutourist day at the Shelter with Crystal Cruises and all of the group left the GSPCA smiling having had an enjoyable time.

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Voluntourism at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 14:45, 1st Sep, 2014 | 0

Today the GSPCA welcomed the third group of 7 Voluntourists from the Crystal Serentiy.

The group arrived just before 10am where they were shown around the Animal Shelter and during their tour with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne they found out about not only the Animal Shelter but also a little of the history of Guernsey and of island life.

After the tour the group had a short coffee break before they helped out around the site from dog walking to socialising the cats.

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Crystal Serenity Voluntourists thoroughly enjoy their day at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:57, 18th Aug, 2014 | 0

Today at the GSPCA we welcomed our second group of Voluntourists.

6 holiday makers from the Crystal Serenity spent much of today learning about and helping animals in Guernsey.

This was the second group of its kind at the Shelter and for the second time after their morning at the GSPCA they left smiling having had an enjoyable time.

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The first Voluntourism at the GSPCA in Guernsey

Submitted by Steve on 09:07, 4th Aug, 2014 | 0

Yesterday the GSPCA welcomed its first ever group of Voluntourists.

10 holiday makers from the Crystal Serenity spent much of yesterday learning about and helping animals in Guernsey.

The first ever trip of its kind at the Shelter included 8 Americans and 2 Chinese.

They arrived at the Shelter around 10am where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne took them on a tour of the Shelter so they could get their bearings and to find out about the work we do and the history of the GSPCA as well as a little about Guernsey.

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Crystal Serenity Holiday Makers will be the first Voluntourists at the GSPCA this weekend

Submitted by Steve on 11:52, 1st Aug, 2014 | 0

This Sunday at the GSPCA we are taking our first steps into the world of Voluntourism.

After listening to a conversation on the JKT BBC Guernsey show earlier this year the GSPCA contacted Intercruises who were delighted to let us get involved.

The first group of 10 visiting volunteers from the Crystal Serenity arrive on Sunday and will help the GSPCA team around the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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