GSPCA Looking for Volunteers - Induction Evening 630pm Wednesday 29th March 2023 16196 Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) We celebrate our 150 year history this year and we couldn’t do so much without our incredible team of staff, volunteers and supporters. This Wednesday we hold our third volunteer induction evening of 2023. The volunteer age for inductions is now from 16 years and up and we have opportunities in all parts of our activities here at the GSPCA. From helping with our busy ambulance service to walking dogs, our full cattery to our packed rabbit and small animal department, over 100 hedgehogs to over 30 reptiles, gardening to helping on reception. Next Induction dates which are all at 630pm start are: Wednesday 29th March 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening 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 If you can’t make it and would like to become a volunteer please download and return the following application form to stevejbyrne@gspca.org.gg 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 Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have never been so busy as we have been in current years and with plans of new builds to meeting every day demands we are currently recruiting for additional team members at the GSPCA.” “We are always looking for help as we are busy 365 days a year and volunteering is just one of the amazing ways to support us and the animals at the GSPCA.” “This Wednesday we have our third volunteer induction evening of 2023 and all are welcome although volunteers to help on site do have to be 16 or over.” “From walking dogs to fund raising, our charity shop in town to cleaning hedgehogs, helping deliver Puffins to admin, gardening to IT there really is something for everyone to help 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 over 300 animals in our care at anytime there is always plenty to do and as Spring approaches we are already getting busier.” “As well as volunteer positions we also are looking for new staff team members to help cover 24/7.” “To apply for a paid position please download the application pack below, call 257261 and we can post one out, email admin@gspca.org.gg 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 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 admin@gspca.org.gg 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 steve@gspca.org.gg https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-looking-volunteers-induction-evening-630pm-wednesday-29th-march-2023-gspca-celebrating-15