Last week the GSPCA were not only thinking about the thousands of animals through our care we were also helping support the staff and volunteers who often see distressing scenes and are faced with cruelty and sadness when an animal cannot be helped not to mention the many other diverse situations the team are facing on a daily basis.
Jo Cottell from Guernsey Mind spent two mornings last week at the GSPCA talking to dozens of staff and volunteers about their work, support and work we all have to look after our mental health and well being.
Tim Pellett GSPCA Communit and Training Officer said “It was brilliant to have the introduction to Mental Health last week with with Jo who gave a very informative and thought provoking presentation of about 30 minutes in duration.“
“We are blessed that we have so many outlets here at the Shelter to defuse any potential concerns we all may have day to day, including the lovely garden and all the giving animals to socialise with.”
“Jo highlighted that we all do wonderful things here at the GSPCA with giving outlets to people from across the communities the opportunity to volunteer, support the Shelter and help with coping with their Mental Health concerns.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thanks to Jo from Guernsey Mind who came and spoke to our team during #GSPCAPurpleWeek .”
“The team at the GSPCA often face distressing and upsetting situations and we have to think of our team as much as the animals as without the staff and volunteers we couldn’t achieve so much as we have for over 146 years.”
“If any business or group are interested in supporting their teams mental health we’d definitely recommend you speak to Guernsey Mind as this is the second time they have been out to speak to the GSPCA team and can really help make a difference.”
“We are always looking at training and development for our team as well as support and if there are any trainers that can come in to talk to our team please do get in touch.”
“We run a number of training sessions here from volunteer inductions to animals first aid and to find out more please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses .”
To visit their website for more information please go to - http://www.guernseymind.org.gg/
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Hannah, Mambo, Sealia, Gully, Andy and Marty the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To donate to help Harley the staffys life saving operations Just Giving page please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4622/Please-help-Harley-s-operation-and-care
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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
To learn about the ‘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 donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
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
On Tuesday 5th March 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 see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas 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 find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
Mental Health Awareness Training thanks to Guernsey Mind at the GSPCA during #GSPCAPurpleWeek
Last week the GSPCA were not only thinking about the thousands of animals through our care we were also helping support the staff and volunteers who often see distressing scenes and are faced with cruelty and sadness when an animal cannot be helped not to mention the many other diverse situations the team are facing on a daily basis.
Jo Cottell from Guernsey Mind spent two mornings last week at the GSPCA talking to dozens of staff and volunteers about their work, support and work we all have to look after our mental health and well being.
Tim Pellett GSPCA Communit and Training Officer said “It was brilliant to have the introduction to Mental Health last week with with Jo who gave a very informative and thought provoking presentation of about 30 minutes in duration.“
“We are blessed that we have so many outlets here at the Shelter to defuse any potential concerns we all may have day to day, including the lovely garden and all the giving animals to socialise with.”
“Jo highlighted that we all do wonderful things here at the GSPCA with giving outlets to people from across the communities the opportunity to volunteer, support the Shelter and help with coping with their Mental Health concerns.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “A huge thanks to Jo from Guernsey Mind who came and spoke to our team during #GSPCAPurpleWeek .”
“The team at the GSPCA often face distressing and upsetting situations and we have to think of our team as much as the animals as without the staff and volunteers we couldn’t achieve so much as we have for over 146 years.”
“If any business or group are interested in supporting their teams mental health we’d definitely recommend you speak to Guernsey Mind as this is the second time they have been out to speak to the GSPCA team and can really help make a difference.”
“We are always looking at training and development for our team as well as support and if there are any trainers that can come in to talk to our team please do get in touch.”
“We run a number of training sessions here from volunteer inductions to animals first aid and to find out more please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses .”
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