GSPCA start the year with 21 Volunteers at the first Induction of 2019

Submitted by Steve on 18:13, 9th Jan, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to announce our first volunteer induction of 2019 a huge success with 21 new volunteers attending and the first two made a start today.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a fantastic night on Monday and inducted 21 new volunteers all wanting to help out at the GSPCA."

"Last year through the volunteer inductions we greeted and trained 189 volunteers not to mention 100's more through other placements, voluntourists and groups."

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First GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening of 2019 Monday 7th January 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 14:00, 3rd Jan, 2019 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles and next Monday we have the first volunteer induction of 2019.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We are very much looking forward to our first volunteer induction of 2019 next Monday."

"Last year through the volunteer inductions we greeted and trained 189 volunteers not to mention 100's more through other placements, voluntourists and groups."

"There is no need to book a place just turn up and we can get you involved with our work helping animals and the community."

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Staff Volunteer & Team Christmas Party 7pm Saturday 22nd December

Submitted by Steve on 11:20, 19th Dec, 2018 | 0

This Saturday at the GSPCA we are having our annual Christmas celebration for all those that have done so much for animals and the community over the last year.

Dress code is Christmas themed and all staff, volunteers, friends, supporters and families are welcome to join us to celebrate all we have achieved during another busy year.

Children are also welcome and there will be lots to keep them entertained from space hoppers to tunnels to play in.

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A packed last 2018 volunteer induction evening at the GSPCA with 189 new volunteers joined the team this year

Submitted by Steve on 17:12, 5th Dec, 2018 | 0

Last Night we held the last volunteer induction of 2018.

With the 19 new volunteers that attended last night this year alone we have now inducted 189 new volunteers, placements and work through these inductions and are graced with an average 120 volunteers helping each week.

We can't forget the 200+ volunteers from businesses, placements, voluntourists, work experience, community service and others that have also helped this year taking the total well in excess of 400 this year and we are lucky to have over 800 volunteers helping out each year at the GSPCA.

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Guernsey College of FE Access Course students volunteering at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:20, 22nd Nov, 2018 | 0

Over the last two months students from the Guernsey College Access Course have been volunteering at the GSPCA.

Each week they have been giving up an afternoon in the classroom to attend the GSPCA to help with work around the Animal Shelter and care for the 500+ animals.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “The Guernsey College Access Course students have been a great help at the GSPCA.”

“From walking the dogs to feeding the many rabbits the Guernsey College Access Course have helped in many areas around the GSPCA.”

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Community Outreach Project Guernsey Adults with Learning Disabilities helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:02, 22nd Nov, 2018 | 0

Over the last month the GSPCA have been delighted and extremely grateful to all of the help from the Guernsey Adults with Leaning Disabilities who have been helping out at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

On their first day last month they were met by the GSPCA Community and Training Officer Tim Pellett who gave them an induction and then able working alongside the Work to Benefit workforce they have helped with many tasks around the GSPCA.

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Huge thanks to Man Fund Management Guernsey Limited staff for spending the day volunteering at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:00, 6th Nov, 2018 | 0

On the 19th October 3 staff from Man Fund Management (Guernsey) Limited attended the GSPCA to give up a day in the office to help with the work around the Shelter.

The day was started with a quick induction followed by a picture at the front of the GSPCA.

They were then put to work helping paint a container next to our Memorial Garden which was in desperate need of a spruce up.

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Welcome to 23 new Volunteers to the GSPCA – next induction Tuesday 4th December

Submitted by Steve on 13:14, 6th Nov, 2018 | 0

Last night we held our 12th volunteer induction and greeted 23 new helpful faces eager to help the animals and work of the GSPCA.

This year alone we have now inducted 170 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.

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Saturday Scout Badge Event at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:02, 19th Oct, 2018 | 0

On Saturday 13th October 2018, Scouts from the 3rd St. Martins Cub Scout group came to the GSPCA to help out at the Shelter and gain hours towards their badges in Community Impact, Environmental Conservation and World Challenge awards. 

The 9 Scouts, guided by parent volunteers, were able to give a good tidy both the GSPCA Memorial Garden and the Poison Garden and duck pond walkway of leaves and weeds.

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Welcome to 15 new Volunteers to the GSPCA – next induction Monday 5th November & 2019 dates

Submitted by Steve on 15:40, 4th Oct, 2018 | 0

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.

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