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The GSPCA really could do so much without its amazing team of volunteers and supporters which have helped for over 150 years.
Last night the GSPCA held the 5th Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023.
11 new faces joined us for an induction where they were greeted by team member Sarah Harrison and then they got to meet GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne for their induction.
From the Committee to those that walk dogs, fund raisers to those that help with admin, gardeners to those helping with IT, the companies who send their staff to help to so many others the list goes on and on and those attended were interested in many of the roles.
With the GSPCA providing 24/7 we couldn’t do so much without our amazing team.
In recent years with all the challenges our volunteers have really been on the frontline and especially our GSPCA Animal Ambulance Wardens and we cannot thank them enough.
The Wardens are volunteers that go out all hours to help sick, injured and stray animals and are part of a team that has spanned nearly 50 years in providing and filling this volunteer role.
From rescuing animals stuck up chimneys to rounding up stray farm animals the Wardens are truly incredible and even get calls for snakes that turn out to be a geocache.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are hugely grateful to all of our team from our staff to volunteers and indeed our supporters who help ensure we can do our 24/7 work for over 150 years.”
“Last night we held the 5th Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023 and we were amazed with a full room of 11 new faces.”
"It was lovely to see they didn't mind one of our foreign snakes who is currently in the training room."
“It started at 630pm at the Animal Shelter and it was so wonderful to meet everyone.”
“This morning the first of them started helping walk dogs and tomorrow another starts helping an any animal area, Saturday another starts dog walking and the others start over the next month which we are very excited about.”
“We have another 3 Volunteer Induction Evenings set for this year.”
Next Induction dates set are:
- Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
- Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
- Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
- Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Steve continued “If you can’t make the next Volunteer Induction and would like to become a volunteer please download and return the following application form to stevejbyrne@gspca.org.gg and we can arrange a remote induction
http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Volunteer%20Application%20Au... For a PDF application chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gspca.org.gg%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FVolunteer%2520Application%2520Aug%25202021.pdf&clen=67366&chunk=true.”
“As well as volunteers we are looking to recruit those keen to help animals, make a difference and support our community and start a career in animal care at the GSPCA.”
“Every day we help save lives and support our community in a vast array of ways as we have done for 150 years.”
“With Summer well and truly upon us it is very busy with baby birds and other young animals arriving at the GSPCA.”
“To apply for a paid position please download the application pack below, call 257261 and we can post one out, email admin@gspca.org.gg or pop in to collect a pack.”
"All this year we are celebrating 150 years and there are many ways to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year ."
“We are also always looking for volunteers that would like to help at our events and with fund raising like the Seafront Sundays and Sumer Shows and you can see many of the events we are doing on the base of our blog pages.”
“To find out more you can email us via stevejbyrne@gspca.org.gg or call 257261 .”
“To find out about our events and news subscribe to our supporters newsletter by going to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08 .”
We are currently advertising for additional staff members at the GSPCA and we are looking for the following:
- Full Time Animal Care Assistant Post with Night Duties
- Weekend Hedgehog & Wildlife Assistant Weekend Cattery Assistant
- Weekend Receptionist (various hours available)
- Weekend Maintenance and Animal Ambulance
- Casual Animal Care Assistant and Receptionists
We have some departments that require specific help on weekends especially the hedgehog and wildlife areas, the cattery, reception on Saturdays and help with maintenance and the animal ambulance.
If you would like to apply for a vacancy to download a pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_ACA_pack_Feb%202023.pdf . You can also get a pack sent out by popping in, calling 01481 257261 or email admin@gspca.org.gg
All applicants are required to complete an application form which is included in the pack and return it to the GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD or email steve@gspca.org.gg
To find out about corporate volunteer days please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
