13th Volunteer Induction of 2016 Welcomes 8 New Volunteers to Join the GSPCA team

Submitted by Steve on 14:09, 7th Oct, 2016 | 0

Last night we held our 13th volunteer induction of 2016 and welcomed 8 new team members wanting to help the work at the GSPCA.

It all took place at the Shelter just after 6.30pm where Jade, Kylie, Kristina, Pippa, Tina, Katherine, Martin and Dylan were welcomed by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and learnt about the work of the Animal Shelter, the areas they can help and how to work safely.

After the 90 minute talk each received a certificate and got the chance to speak to Steve Byrne and a date was set for each to get involved.

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 6th October

Submitted by Steve on 15:33, 5th Oct, 2016 | 0

On Thursday (tomorrow at 6.30pm) we hold our thirteenth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

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12 new volunteers join the GSPCA for the second September Volunteer Induction - next being held on Thursday 6th October 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 09:14, 15th Sep, 2016 | 0

On Tuesday evening the GSPCA held our second induction this month and greeted 12 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Some of those attending were students from Beucamps, Elizabeth College, Grammar School and Ladies College carrying out Duke of Edinburgh or volunteer placements.

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14 New Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 13th September 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 16:40, 8th Sep, 2016 | 0

Tuesday evening the GSPCA greeted 14 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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5 New Volunteers join the GSPCA - next induction Wednesday 26th July 3pm

Submitted by Steve on 22:01, 19th Jul, 2016 | 0

Monday afternoon the GSPCA greeted 5 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager greeted the group and gave a presentation and talk about the work we carry out 24 hours 7 days a week, the differing volunteer roles and how to work safely at the GSPCA Shelter and our events.

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A very sad day at the GSPCA as Jackie La Marchant retires from volunteering at the Shelter after more than 15 years

Submitted by Steve on 16:29, 15th Jul, 2016 | 0

Today many of the staff have been heart broken as Jackie La Marchant put down her broom for the final time at the GSPCA.

Having helped 2 days a week for over 15 years and at the age of 82 years she said a sad farewell to team.

Jackie has been a massive help in the Hospital Department caring for the many sick and injured animals at the Shelter and Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant will especially miss Jackie as she has been a real star in her department.

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12 new volunteers join the GSPCA who now have over 600 volunteers helping a year at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 16:34, 1st Jul, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA greeted 12 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out

Present were 2 interested in carrying out their Duke of Edinburgh with the others wanting to help with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV and some to help gain life skills.

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Volunteers Week - 12 new volunteers join the team at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:26, 1st Jun, 2016 | 0

As part of Volunteers Week and our continued recruitment of volunteers to help animals in Guernsey we greeted 12 new faces wanting to help at the GSPCA this evening.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV all of the group were looking to help the work of the Animal Shelter and some to help gain life skills.

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Volunteers Week - Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Wednesday 1st June

Submitted by Steve on 23:02, 24th May, 2016 | 0

Next week marks Volunteers Week a time when many organisations and groups highlight the opportunities and thank their volunteers for their amazing support and time across Guernsey and the UK.

The GSPCA couldn't achieve all of the work that is carried our 24/7 without the 600+ volunteers that help at the Shelter and with all of our work across Guernsey.

Next Wednesday during Volunteers Week we will be holding our sixth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with many volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

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4 new volunteers inducted at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:48, 5th May, 2016 | 0

Often our volunteer inductions fill the room where we hold them and this week we held the 5th induction of 2016.

On Tuesday we greeted 4 new volunteers which made for a lovely group to talk to at the Shelter in St Andrews.

The volunteer induction was given by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne which started just after 6.30pm.

The new volunteers found out about the work at the GSPCA and how to help safely.

A pack was handed to each and also a certificate of attendance and thanks.

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