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Tonight the GSPCA hold their 12th Volunteer Induction of 2019 having inducted 133 volunteers through this year's events.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said, “We cannot achieve so much without the incredible volunteers and team we have here at the GSPCA.”
“We love to meet new volunteers and our next induction is tonight at 630pm.”
“You can come along no matter your age or interest and you can find out how you can get involved and help support and be involved with the work of the GSPCA.”
“We have inducted 133 volunteers through our inductions this year and many more from businesses, group days and placements.”
“We have inductions planned every month and also love to hear from businesses and groups that would like to help.”
You need to be at least 13 years old to help at the Shelter. If you are younger then you could still help. If you talk to your parents or guardians they may help you with fundraising for the Animal Shelter.
To get started in Volunteering at the GSPCA they hold Induction Evenings and in the Summer Afternoons and no matter your age, there is always a way you can help.
If you are looking to complete your work experience, Duke of Edinburgh or similar placement it is a requirement to attend one of these sessions to arrange a start date and complete the induction.
The GSPCA are especially looking for volunteers to help with their grounds and conservation work, driving their ambulance on the weekends and to help in their charity shop.
The Volunteer Induction Evenings planned for November and December 2019 will take place on the following days and times in the Event and Training Room at the GSPCA, but please do call 257261 closer to the date to confirm it is taking place. Inductions take about 90 minutes to 2 hours depending on numbers.
When you arrive to attend please follow the paw prints at the front of the reception which will take you to the upper floor where the sessions are held. It is ramped access and any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Here are some of the ways you can volunteer for the GSPCA.
Work Experience - To arrange your work placement please attend one of the inductions and times and days can be arranged in the evening or afternoon
Duke of Edinburgh - To arrange your placement please attend an induction where a start date and times can be arranged. As the GSPCA often have large numbers of Bronze placements they often look at placements to carry out regular spots on a Saturday or Sunday between either 8am and 10am or 10:30am and 12:30pm. They request a two-hour volunteer slot due to the workload and training involved. For those needing documents completed please drop them into the Shelter or email details to admin@gspca.org.gg and a supervisor will kindly oblige.
Dog Walking - to see the task role please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Dog%20Walking%20Task%20Role%202019.pdf
Cat Socialising - to see the task role please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Cat%20Socialising%20Task%20Role%202019_0.pdf
Animal Accommodation Cleaner - With over 500 animals in their 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 - Their recent refurbished wildlife unit always has high numbers of birds and a growing number of hedgehogs that require caring for. They need volunteers to help them 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 they are trying to put a rota together to help assist the wildlife staff.
Reception and helping answer calls - They are looking to build a team of volunteers to assist the reception staff in their duties to help respond to the inquiries and welfare calls.
Administration - They 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 - They have a lovely rural site that we always need help to care for.
Maintenance & Painting - Many of their buildings have been standing for some time and need TLC.
Fostering / Hand Rearing - The main animals we hand rear at the GSPCA are young birds and hoglets. They do on occasions look for foster homes for pet animals and please follow this link to see their Fostering page http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/fostering-scheme
Fund Raising - They are always looking for volunteers to help with their many fundraising events. If you would like to see some of their fundraising events please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising or email fundraising@gspca.org.gg for details
Events & Special Days - They have lots of days to help raise awareness and funds for the GSPCA.
Welfare & Microchipping Events - They 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 - They need volunteers to help both in the day and night. For more details and see some of our wardens please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/24-hour-emergency-wardens
Special Roles:
Volunteer Co-ordinator - They 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 - They are also looking for someone to help with their quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in putting together newsletters and have the time then please let them know.
Sponsorship Co-ordinator - They are currently putting together a kennel, cat and animal pen sponsorship scheme. They 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 - They have collection boxes throughout Guernsey and they 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 education@gspca.org.gg
Tour Guide Volunteers - At the Shelter, they would like to develop a small team of volunteers that can give guided tours around the GSPCA and talk about the much-needed work they carry out every day.
Refreshment / Charity Shop Volunteers - They 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. They are currently looking for volunteers to help run this to help raise funds for the Shelter.
To see their volunteer page please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
To see about their group days and how their workplace could help the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
And more on Corporate Support - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
