New Years, New Goals? - First Volunteer Induction of 2017 at the GSPCA Thursday 5th January 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 12:20, 3rd Jan, 2017 | 0

Many of us will have been thinking of setting goals for 2017 and maybe yours is to volunteer somewhere in Guernsey.

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

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Specsavers join St Andrews Floral Group to help Spring the GSPCA into bloom

Submitted by Steve on 11:49, 20th Dec, 2016 | 0

Earlier this month a team of staff from Specsavers spent the day helping St Andrews Floral Group volunteers at the GSPCA.

Over the last few years we have received many groups from Specsavers helping at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews from animal care to maintenance.

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Youngest volunteers to start at the GSPCA this weekend after 18 new volunteers join at the last induction of 2016

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA held the last volunteer induction of 2016 and for the first time welcomed volunteers at the age of 13 who can now help with animal care on site.

After a review of risk assessments, forms and our insurance we are proud to announce that volunteers from the age of 13 can now help on site at the GSPCA after completing a volunteer induction and forms.

With over 200 new volunteers inducted during 2016 we have had a huge array of helpers assisting us from those that have helped with one off events to those that help several days a week.

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BREAKING NEWS - Volunteer age lowered to 13 years to help at the GSPCA Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 01:05, 5th Dec, 2016 | 0

For many years volunteering to help at the GSPCA with the animals has been a minimum of 14 years of age.

This has meant volunteers like Molly pictured above as she is below 14 has only been able to help with the many events and fund raisers we hold.

After discussions with our insurance company, a review of our risk assessments and procedures we are pleased to announce that volunteers of 13 years can now help.

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Thank you to the 4th group of Travel Corporation staff of 2016 helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 00:05, 15th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday 5 staff from The Travel Corporation joined the team at the GSPCA which made a total of 10 staff last week helping from this wonderful and caring local company

This is the fourth time this year team members from The Travel Corporation have helped at the GSPCA and we also had many of their team assist us last year.

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Travel Corporation team spend the day helping out at the GSPCA and we welcome another group today

Submitted by Steve on 01:35, 10th Nov, 2016 | 0

Yesterday 5 staff from The Travel Corporation joined the team at the GSPCA and gave up a day in the office to help out.

This is the third time this year team members from The Travel Corporation have helped at the GSPCA and we also had many of their team assist us last year.

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While the Community Foundation Awards took place 11 new volunteers joined the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 6th December

Submitted by Steve on 23:03, 9th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday evening the GSPCA held a volunteer induction and greeted 11 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV, Duke of Edinburgh and some to help gain life skills.

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 3rd November

Submitted by Steve on 21:19, 2nd Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday (tomorrow at 6.30pm) we hold our fourteenth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

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

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13th Volunteer Induction of 2016 Welcomes 8 New Volunteers to Join the GSPCA team

Submitted by Steve on 14:09, 7th Oct, 2016 | 0

Last night we held our 13th volunteer induction of 2016 and welcomed 8 new team members wanting to help the work at the GSPCA.

It all took place at the Shelter just after 6.30pm where Jade, Kylie, Kristina, Pippa, Tina, Katherine, Martin and Dylan were welcomed by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and learnt about the work of the Animal Shelter, the areas they can help and how to work safely.

After the 90 minute talk each received a certificate and got the chance to speak to Steve Byrne and a date was set for each to get involved.

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 6th October

Submitted by Steve on 15:33, 5th Oct, 2016 | 0

On Thursday (tomorrow at 6.30pm) we hold our thirteenth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

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

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