Healthspan Team Lend a Helping Hand at the GSPCA

Three members of the Healthspan team, Emily, Zoe and Louise, swapped their office desks for animal care duties yesterday as they spent a corporate volunteering day helping at the GSPCA.

Arriving mid-morning, the team was welcomed by GSPCA Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett before later in the day given a behind-the-scenes tour of the charity and started with an introduction to the many areas of work carried out each day.

The volunteers quickly got stuck in, beginning by helping sort and organise the many animal baskets used daily to transport and care for animals. They then assisted across several departments, including the kennels, cattery and Wildlife Hospital, where they supported the busy team until 4pm.

Their day included socialising kittens, walking dogs, helping care for ferrets and assisting staff with a variety of tasks which help ensure the smooth running of the charity's operations.

The visit also provided an opportunity for the Healthspan team to see the progress being made on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, including the development of the new wildlife hospital and future facilities that will help the charity care for thousands of animals each year.

Tim Pellett said:

"It was fantastic to welcome Emily, Zoe and Louise to the GSPCA. Corporate volunteer days are a wonderful way for businesses to support local charities whilst giving staff an opportunity to experience something completely different from their normal working day. The team were eager to help, got involved in every task we asked of them and made a real difference during a very busy day at the shelter. We are incredibly grateful for their support."

Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, added:

"Corporate volunteer days provide invaluable support to the GSPCA and allow people to see first-hand the large variety of work that goes on behind the scenes. From helping socialise animals and walking dogs through to supporting our wildlife hospital and animal care teams, every hour donated helps both our staff and the animals in our care. We are extremely grateful to Emily, Zoe and Louise for giving up their time to help us and hope their experience encourages other businesses and organisations to consider getting involved."

The GSPCA encourages other businesses, organisations and community groups to consider taking part in a corporate volunteering day. There are many ways companies can support the charity, from volunteering and fundraising to sponsoring projects, supporting the GSPCA Wish List and helping with the charity's ongoing fundraising appeals.

The charity is currently fundraising through the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal to create modern facilities for the animals of Guernsey and is also seeking sponsorship to replace two essential animal ambulances.

To find out more about corporate and group volunteer days visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days

For information on becoming a volunteer visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

To view current opportunities to join the team visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies

To see the GSPCA Wish Lists visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To find out more about the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal

To learn more about the appeal to replace two vital animal ambulances visit:

https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-appeal-help-gspca-replace-two-essential-animal-ambulances

Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal

To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

To see animals looking for new homes

https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals

To see our youtube channel and lots of videos please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA

To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog

Upcoming events

World Animal Month October 2026
Feral Cat Day 16^th October 2026
National cat Day 29^th October 2026
Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog11/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat2/12 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
World Wildlife Conservation Day 4^th December 2026
Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
Sidneys Sponsored Events - Grease and Dirty Dancing Saturday 10^th April 2027

Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”

“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”

“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or 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 .”

“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”

“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

“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 “

“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -

http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”

"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."

"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."

“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”

“To visit our x page please click here .”

“Thank you for your support.”