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.
All are always looking for help at the GSPCA as there is so much to do from fund raising to caring for the animals, the animal ambulance to gardening, painting to answering the phone, our charity shop to helping at events.
Of the 23 new volunteers 13 are carrying out Duke of Edinburgh placements and we often see 30 to 50 Duke of Edinburgh each week helping at the GSPCA.
The many others are helping in all sorts of areas and yesterday two started their volunteering on the cattery and kennels.
We welcome all that are interested in helping at the GSPCA and with our work, although for those wanting to help onsite at the Shelter the minimum age is 13.
For volunteers under 13 we have a huge amount of events taking place which they can help at with a parent or guardian.
We have now set our inductions for 2019 and with only one left for 2018 which is Tuesday 4th December at 630pm.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was wonderful to meet and greet the 23 new volunteers last night.”
“It’s incredible to think that this year through the inductions we have inducted 170 volunteers this year at the GSPCA.”
“It’s going to be a very busy weekend as many of them start this Saturday and Sunday at the GSPCA.”
“Last induction of 2018 is on Tuesday 4th December and we have just released the volunteer induction dates for 2019.”
“At the end of each induction we always hand out an induction certificate and get a group photo.”
“We also joke that when a new volunteer starts they have to bring cake on the first day and its amazing how actually do and it’s a great way to celebrate their first day helping at the Shelter.”
Here are some key roles we are looking for new volunteers which include –
- Gardening & Conservation Volunteers
- Charity Shop Volunteer
- Volunteer Ambulance Wardens – especially Saturday and Sunday between 8am and 6pm
- Maintenance and Grounds Work Volunteers
- Cattery Volunteers
- Kennel Volunteers
- Small Animal Care Volunteers – especially rabbit and guinea pigs
- Wildlife Volunteers
- Reptile Volunteers
- Dog Training Volunteers
- Flag Day Volunteers
- Fund Raising Volunteers
- Volunteer Support Worker
- Volunteer Receptionists
- Volunteer Membership & Angel Pen Pal Secretary
- Volunteer Cleaners
- Volunteers to dress up as Giant Animal Mascots
The upcoming volunteer inductions are set for –
- Tuesday 4th December 2018 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 7th January 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 4th February 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 5th March 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Wednesday 10th April 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 9th May 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 3rd June 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 9th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 18th July 2019 Volunteer Induction Afternoon Starts 4pm until approximately 545pm
- Monday 12th August 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 10th September 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Monday 7th October 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Tuesday 12th November 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
- Thursday 12th December 2019 Volunteer Induction Evening Starts 630pm until approximately 815pm
The evening inductions start at 630pm and takes around 90 minutes and after a talk you get the chance to chat to a member of the team and set a date to start volunteering.
Often volunteers are interested in working at the GSPCA and we are currently recruiting and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies
For more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
Some awards open for nominations currently are –
The ADCH & Petplan Awards - https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/charities/
The Ceva Animal Welfare Awards – http://www.cevawelfareawards.com/
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
If you would like to find out more on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship
To find out our opening hours and when you can visit some of the animals in our care please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-opening-visiting-times
To see some of the animals looking for homes please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
On Tuesday 4th December we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor to sponsor the hoglets and support our work please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit the details on the Urgent Kennel Floor Appeal please visit - www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-kennel-floor-appeal-%E2%80%93-kennel-flooring-work-discovers-need-new-drains-and-completely-ripp
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
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