On Monday we held our 11th volunteer induction and greeted 15 new helpful faces eager to help the animals and work of the GSPCA.
This year alone we have inducted 147 new volunteers, placements and work through these inductions and are graced with an average 120 volunteers each week but with over 500 animals in our care there is always plenty to do.
All are always looking for help at the GSPCA as there is so much to do from fund raising to caring for the animals, the animal ambulance to gardening, painting to answering the phone, our charity shop to helping at events.
Of the 15 new volunteers 4 are carrying out Duke of Edinburgh placements and we often see 30 to 50 Duke of Edinburgh each week helping at the GSPCA.
The many others are helping in all sorts of areas and yesterday two started their volunteering on the cattery and kennels.
We welcome all that are interested in helping at the GSPCA and with our work, although for those wanting to help onsite at the Shelter the minimum age is 13.
For volunteers under 13 we have a huge amount of events taking place which they can help at with a parent or guardian.
In fact a week Sunday we are at Discover Dogs with a stall and any volunteers wanting to help with this please do get in touch [email protected] .
We have now set our inductions for 2019 and with only two left for 2018 the next being Monday 5th November at 630pm.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was wonderful to meet and greet the 15 new volunteers on Monday.”
“It’s incredible to think that this year through the inductions we have inducted 147 volunteers this year at the GSPCA.”
“It was lovely to see two of the new volunteers start yesterday and both really enjoyed themselves.”
“The next induction is on the 5th November and then the 4th December and we have just released the volunteer induction dates for 2019.”
“At the end of each induction we always hand out an induction certificate and get a group photo.”
“We also joke that when a new volunteer starts they have to bring cake on the first day and its amazing how actually do and it’s a great way to celebrate their first day helping at the Shelter.”
Here are some key roles we are looking for new volunteers which include –
- Gardening & Conservation Volunteers
- Charity Shop Volunteer
- Volunteer Ambulance Wardens – especially Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 6pm
- Maintenance and Grounds Work Volunteers
- Cattery Volunteers
- Kennel Volunteers
- Small Animal Care Volunteers – especially rabbit and guinea pigs
- Wildlife Volunteers
- Reptile Volunteers
- Dog Training Volunteers
- Flag Day Volunteers
- Fund Raising Volunteers
- Volunteer Support Worker
- Volunteer Receptionists
- Volunteer Membership & Angel Pen Pal Secretary
- Volunteer Cleaners
- Volunteers to dress up as Giant Animal Mascots
The upcoming volunteer inductions are set for –
- Monday 5th November 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 4th December 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 7th January 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 4th February 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 5th March 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Wednesday 10th April 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 9th May 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 3rd June 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 9th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 18th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Afternoon Starts 4pm until approximately 545pm
- Monday 12th August 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 10th September 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 7th October 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 12th November 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 12th December 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
The evening inductions start at 630pm and takes around 90 minutes and after a talk you get the chance to chat to a member of the team and set a date to start volunteering.
Often volunteers are interested in working at the GSPCA and we are currently recruiting and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/vacancies-gspca-2-full-time-part-time-and-casual-animal-care-ambulance-charity-shop-posts
For more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see the opening hours at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-opening-visiting-times
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To donate to the animals in our care please visit - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor to sponsor the hoglets and support our work please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
For other fund raising ideas and ways to support please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To visit the details on the Urgent Kennel Floor Appeal please visit - www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-kennel-floor-appeal-%E2%80%93-kennel-flooring-work-discovers-need-new-drains-and-completely-ripp
To find out how your business could help us at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
To find out about our Buy a Brick campaign and to help with our new proposed Wildlife Hospital please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
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