This coming Wednesday the 9th October we have a Volunteer Open Evening at the Shelter at 6.30pm.
This is our fourth Volunteeer Evening we have held this year and everyone to date has proved very popular with an additional 50 new volunteers helping out in all sorts of roles and ways.
We are always looking for those keen to help animals in Guernsey. To help on site you must be over 14 years of age but you can help in other ways if you are younger by fund raising and with the many events we have through the year.
We have many events coming up with the next being a Car Boot Sale this Sunday with M.E.N.F.U.N at Alliance Car Park.
The evening starts at 6.30pm in the Training Room at the Shelter with introductions and a talk about the work of the Shelter and a basic induction. After the talk each individual has a chance to chat to GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and at least one of the current volunteers at the Shelter about how they would like to help and the different possibilities.
The previous three events finished around 8pm and if you are interested in helping please do come along.
Here are some of the ways you can volunteer for the GSPCA.
Dog Walking - to find out more
Cat Socialising - for more details
Animal Accommodation Cleaner - With over 200 animals in our care there is lots of cleaning to do in the morning and through the day. Please complete a form and return it to the Shelter if you would like to help care for the animals at the Shelter.
Wildlife Volunteer - Our recent refurbished wildlife unit always has high numbers of birds and a growing number of hedgehogs that require caring for. We need volunteers to help us with this unit and if you would like to help please complete a form below and return it to the Shelter. The main part of this role is between 8am and 12pm 7 days a week and we are trying to put a rota together to help assist the wildlife staff.
Reception and helping answer calls - We are looking to build a team of volunte
ers to assist the reception staff in their duties to help respond to the inquiries and welfare calls.
Administration - We are a very busy Animal Welfare organisation and if you could help in the office please fill in the form below and get in touch.
Gardening & Grounds Work - We have a lovely rural site that we always need help to care for.
Maintenance & Painting - Many of our buildings have been standing for some time and need TLC.
Fostering / Hand Rearing - follow this link to see our Fostering page
Fund Raising - we are always looking for 
volunteers to help with our many fund raising events. If you can help please fill in an application below and return it to the Shelter. If you would like to see some of our fund raising events please
Events & Special Days - We have lots of days to help raise awareness and funds for the GSPCA.
Welfare & Microchipping Events - We are planning to arrange days to help raise awareness and help animals in Guernsey and need your help to run these days.
Van Driving & Night Wardens - We need volunteers to help both in the day and night. For more details on the Wardens please.
See some of our wardens here http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/24-hour-emergency-wardens
Special Roles -
Volunteer Co-ordinator - We are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator. If you have some time on your hands, good people skills and would like to get involved recruiting and training volunteers please get in touch.
Newsletter Editor - We are also looking for someone to help with our quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in putting together newsletters and have the time then please let us know.
Sponsorship Co-ordinator - We are currently putting together a kennel, cat and animal pen sponsorship scheme. We are looking for a volunteer to help organise, promote and run this scheme to help raise the much needed funds to care for the hundreds of animals at the Shelter.
Collection Box Co-ordinator - We have collection boxes throughout Guernsey and we are looking for someone who can help ensure these are collected regularly and to help find new sites.
Education Talk Assistant - Every week staff at the Shelter talk to schools and groups about the vital work we carry out. If you are interested in helping with these please email [email protected]
Tour Guide Volunteers - At the Shelter we would like to develop a small team of volunteers that can give guided tours around the GSPCA and talk about the much needed work we carry out every day.
Refreshment / Charity Shop Volunteers - We would like to run coffee mornings at the Shelter whilst selling a selection of bric-a-brac and other donated items a couple of mornings a week. We are currently looking for volunteers to help run this to help raise funds for the Shelter.
To download a volunteer application form please click below or pop in on Wednesday 4th September and complete one on the evening -
If your business or group would like to spend a day at the Shelter you can find out more by going to http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
To donate to Nouska the Husky's operation and the other animals in need please call 01481 257261, pop into the Shelter in St Andrews or click on the Paypal link below and reference 'Nouska's Appeal'
To find out about the Community Awards and how to nominate please click here for more details.
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The following are events planned for 2013
Date | Event | For more details |
Details to follow | Bric-A-Brac, Clothes, Coffee & Snacks at the Shelter | |
Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm | Pet Supplies & GSPCA Goods on sale at the GSPCA Reception | |
Tuesday 1st October 11am - 8pm | Open Day & Evening to view animals in need of homes at the GSPCA Animal Shelter with drinks snacks and goods on sale | Click here for more details. |
Wednesday 2nd October 11am - 8pm | Open Day & Evening to view animals in need of homes at the GSPCA Animal Shelter with drinks snacks and goods on sale | Click here for more details. |
Thursday 3rd October 11am - 4pm | Open Day & Evening to view animals in need of homes at the GSPCA Animal Shelter with drinks snacks and goods on sale | Click here for more details. |
Friday 4th October | World Animal Day – We will be in Market Square with a selection of animals and goods from the GSPCA | |
Wednesday 9th October 6.30pm | Volunteer Induction Evening at the Animal Shelter | |
Sunday morning on the 6th October | Car Boot Sale at Alliance Car Park with M.E.N.F.U.N | |
Sunday morning on the 13th October | Car Boot Sale at Co-operative home maker car park | Click for details |
19th October until 24th October 9am - 6pm - with a few late evening openings planned | Art Exhibition of Art Work from Mark Bayliss at the GSPCA Animal Shelter - Free Entry but donations welcomed | |
Thursday 24th October – 7.45pm | Art Auction at St Pierre Park Hotel Sponsored by the Heritage Group. If you book a meal at the Victor Hugo Restaurant at the St Pierre Park Hotel then a donation from every meal will be made to the GSPCA. Also the Pavilion will be opening on the evening with their Tennerfest menu and they too are donating proceeds from each meal to the GSPCA. | |
Saturday 2nd November 2013 | The GSPCA Mystery of Masquerade Charity Ball | Click here for more details |
| Round Table Christmas Fair - a stall with all sorts of goods and tombola | |
December Thursdays | Late Night Shopping GSPCA Stall in town | |
Date and details to be confirmed | Christmas Fair | |
16th to 21st December 2013 | Christmas Pop Up Shop on Smith Street thanks to OSA Recruitment | |
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