First Volunteer Induction Evening of 2015 - Wednesday 7th January

Submitted by Steve on 00:32, 17th Dec, 2014 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

You need to be at least 14 years old to help at the Shelter.  Although if you are younger then you could still help.  If you talk to your parents or guardians they may can help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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Last Volunteer Evening at the GSPCA is a full house with over 200 volunteers inducted in 2014

Submitted by Steve on 12:51, 28th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday the 26th November we held our eleventh and final Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA of 2014.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Emma Trousdale Animal Care Assistant were on hand to talk to the 17 new volunteers about the work of the Shelter and induct the keen new volunteers about the procedures and protocols at the Animal Shelter.

Some were interested in helping fund raising, others clean kennels, walk dogs, socialise cats and even those doing their Duke of Edinburgh.

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The Last GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening for 2014 is on Wednesday 26th November 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 09:19, 20th Nov, 2014 | 0

With another wonderful year coming to a close there is one more chance to join the GSPCA as a volunteer.

On Wednesday 26th November at 630pm at the Shelter in St Andrews we will be holding the final volunteer induction evening of the year.

To help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years or over but all ages are welcome as we are always looking for fund raisers.

No need to reserve a place all we ask is that you are at the GSPCA a little before 6.30pm.

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GSPCA Staff & Volunteer Summer Commendations 2014

Submitted by Steve on 14:37, 30th Sep, 2014 | 0

Each quarter staff and volunteers are nominated for certificates of appreciation for their hard work and commitment by one another, our supporters and general public.

For the Summer quarter here are the nominations and the reasons for those nominations –

Staff

Terry Buckley – ‘A star and a half in reception. So patient and kind with a good sense of humour. What more could you ask?’

Sue Le Goff – ‘Hard working and makes a good cuppa.’

Sarah Ozanne – ‘She is always happy to help anyone and willing to adapt her work schedule to cover other departments.’

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Thank you to the 13 new volunteers that attended last nights induction

Submitted by Steve on 09:21, 30th Sep, 2014 | 0

Last night at the GSPCA we held one of our regular induction evenings.

13 new volunteers attended and many with friends and parents to learn all about the GSPCA, how to work safely at the Shelter and to set a date to start volunteering.

Over the next few weeks the group of 13 volunteers are set to start in various roles and the first start this morning.

Many will also be helping at our Animal Castle Day at Castle Cornet this Sunday.

This morning we welcome Joanna Hallas, Chris Le Prevost and Paula Le Maitre starting at the Shelter.

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Volunteer Induction Evening Monday 29th September

Submitted by Steve on 16:11, 15th Sep, 2014 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. 

Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

You need to be at least 14 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 fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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Summer Volunteers helping at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:31, 1st Aug, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday we held another volunteer induction afternoon and were pleased to welcome a further 8 volunteers to the GSPCA team.

James, Liz, Martin, Jo, Abbie, Zara, Kira and Sarah spent the afternoon finding out about the work of the GSPCA, how to work safely at the GSPCA, all about the fund raising events and other opportunities at the Animal Shelter.

Each of those attending had an area they would like to focus such as ferrets to cats, fund raising to dogs and we would like to thank them for attending and getting involved.

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Volunteer Induction afternoon at the GSPCA 2pm Wednesday 30th July

Submitted by Steve on 08:57, 29th Jul, 2014 | 0

Tomorrow at 2pm at the GSPCA we have a Volunteer Induction Afternoon.

We have arranged additional inductions to help those off for the summer and looking to help animals in Guernsey get involved at the GSPCA.

To volunteer on site with the animals you must be over 14 years of age, but we are always looking for volunteers to help with fund raising of all ages.

You are welcome to attend the induction if you are under 14 with permission of your parent or guardian.

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Volunteer Induction Evening Wednesday 2nd July 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 15:43, 30th Jun, 2014 | 0

This Wednesday at 6.30pm the GSPCA is holding a Volunteer Induction Evening at the Shelter.

Every 6 to 8 weeks we hold Volunteer Induction Evenings where if you are interested in helping at the GSPCA fund raise, walk dogs, gardening, muck out, on reception or in any role we tell you all about the Shelter, our work, go through an induction in working safely and finish off with a chat about getting you started and setting a date.

On Wednesday Sarah Creasey the GSPCA Education and Welfare Officer will run through the induction which takes around 90 minutes.

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Volunteer Week - Talking to the community from the OSA Pop Up Shop & we meet another two great volunteers at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 6th Jun, 2014 | 0

Today the GSPCA have been at the OSA recruitment Pop Up Shop with a selection of other charities to speak to the community about volunteering.

With the sun shining, the GSPCA would like to thank OSA Recruitment, Volunteer.gg, Association of Guernsey Charities and the Community Foundation for the chance to join some great causes in St Peter Port to spread the word of helping animals in Guernsey through Volunteers Week.

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