Submitted by Steve on 16:37, 13th Jul, 2023 | 0

The GSPCA really could do so much without its amazing team of volunteers and supporters which have helped for over 150 years.

Last night the GSPCA held the 5th Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023.

11 new faces joined us for an induction where they were greeted by team member Sarah Harrison and then they got to meet GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne for their induction.

From the Committee to those that walk dogs, fund raisers to those that help with admin, gardeners to those helping with IT, the companies who send their staff to help to so many others the list goes on and on and those attended were interested in many of the roles

With the GSPCA providing 24/7 we couldn’t do so much without our amazing team.

In recent years with all the challenges our volunteers have really been on the frontline and especially our GSPCA Animal Ambulance Wardens and we cannot thank them enough.

The Wardens are volunteers that go out all hours to help sick, injured and stray animals and are part of a team that has spanned nearly 50 years in providing and filling this volunteer role.

From rescuing animals stuck up chimneys to rounding up stray farm animals the Wardens are truly incredible and even get calls for snakes that turn out to be a geocache.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are hugely grateful to all of our team from our staff to volunteers and indeed our supporters who help ensure we can do our 24/7 work for over 150 years.”

“Last night we held the 5th Volunteer Induction Evening of 2023 and we were amazed with a full room of 11 new faces.”

"It was lovely to see they didn't mind one of our foreign snakes who is currently in the training room."

“It started at 630pm at the Animal Shelter and it was so wonderful to meet everyone.”

“This morning the first of them started helping walk dogs and tomorrow another starts helping an any animal area, Saturday another starts dog walking and the others start over the next month which we are very excited about.”

“We have another 3 Volunteer Induction Evenings set for this year.”

Next Induction dates set are:

  • Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
  • Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
  • Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
  • Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Steve continued “If you can’t make the next Volunteer Induction and would like to become a volunteer please download and return the following application form to [email protected] and we can arrange a remote induction

 http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Volunteer%20Application%20Au...  

For a PDF application chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gspca.org.gg%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FVolunteer%2520Application%2520Aug%25202021.pdf&clen=67366&chunk=true .”

“As well as volunteers we are looking to recruit those keen to help animals, make a difference and support our community and start a career in animal care at the GSPCA.”

“Every day we help save lives and support our community in a vast array of ways as we have done for 150 years.”

“With Summer well and truly upon us it is very busy with baby birds and other young animals arriving at the GSPCA.”

“To apply for a paid position please download the application pack below, call 257261 and we can post one out, email [email protected] or pop in to collect a pack.”

"All this year we are celebrating 150 years and there are many ways to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year ."

“We are also always looking for volunteers that would like to help at our events and with fund raising like the Seafront Sundays and Sumer Shows and you can see many of the events we are doing on the base of our blog pages.”

“To find out more you can email us via [email protected] or call 257261 .”

“To find out about our events and news subscribe to our supporters newsletter by going to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08 .”

We are currently advertising for additional staff members at the GSPCA and we are looking for the following:

  • Full Time Animal Care Assistant Post with Night Duties
  • Weekend Hedgehog & Wildlife Assistant
  • Weekend Cattery Assistant
  • Weekend Receptionist (various hours available)
  • Weekend Maintenance and Animal Ambulance
  • Casual Animal Care Assistant and Receptionists

We have some departments that require specific help on weekends especially the hedgehog and wildlife areas, the cattery, reception on Saturdays and help with maintenance and the animal ambulance.

If you would like to apply for a vacancy to download a pack please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/application_ACA_pack_Feb%202023.pdf .

You can also get a pack sent out by popping in, calling 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

All applicants are required to complete an application form which is included in the pack and return it to the GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD or email [email protected]

To find out about corporate volunteer days please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf  

Share our posts and follow us on social media

Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA

Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/

Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter

To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08

Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

 

Reception & Shop area

Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats

Viewing animals for adoption

Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7

GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street

Monday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Tuesday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Wednesday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Thursday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

24/7

8am - 530pm

Friday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Saturday’s

9am – 5pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

8am - 530pm

Sunday’s

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

 24/7

Closed

Bank Holiday’s

(**Varied times**)

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

**Possibly 11am – 4pm**

24/7

Closed unless advertised

 

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey

April - August 2023 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade https://puffinparade.org.gg/

Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day

Thursday 20th July 2023 -GSPCA AGM https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/136th-gspca-agm-150-year-celebrations-awards-new-plans-thursday-20th-july-2023-7pm-arrival-anim

Guided Tour - Monday, July 24, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July 2023 – Torteval Scarecrow Festival

Guided Tour - Monday, July 31, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Guided Tour - Monday, August 7, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day

Guided Tour - Monday, August 14, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

12th August 2023 – South Show and Fun Dog Show

16th and 17th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

Guided Tour - Monday, August 21, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477  

23rd and 24th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

Guided Tour - Monday, August 28, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477  

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

Guided Tour - Monday, September 4, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Saturday 30thj September 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-150th-ball-tickets-671377226357?aff=oddtdtcreator

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..

 

 

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