GSPCA Volunteer Form

Please read the following information and if happy then proceed with filling out the form below
To facilitate training and minimise disruprion to our animals, A Minimum of 6 consecutive weeks of volunteering is required to start.
What you will be doing:
* Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in each area. * Preparing and providing food and water for the animals as directed by staff. * Attending to the grooming needs of the animals where necessary. * Socialising and interacting with the animals. * Following health and safety procedures that are in place and ensuring that they are observed in all aspects of work and following staff instructions. * Liaising with staff and other volunteers at the shelter.
The skills you need:
* Must feel comfortable around animals, have patience, and an understanding of their nature. * Able to carry out physical tasks, bending, stooping, and lifting. * Able to work within a team and take direction from staff. But also to be able to lead with your own initiative
What's in it for you:
You get to meet all our lovely animals in our care! Do you really need anything else 😅 Meet new people, make friends, and become part of a team. Learn new skills in an animal welfare environment. Make a difference to the welfare of animals. We do advise all volunteers to have an up-to-date tetanus
First Name *
Last Name *
Contact Numer * Please ensure that there no spaces between the numbers
Email *
Confirm email
Address *
Eircode *
Date of Birth *
What location are you volunteering in?	Kennels Briarhill Cattery And Small animal Unit Briarhill Shop Ballinasloe Shop Athenry Shop Loughrea Shop Events & Other Fundraising
Your Availability for the Cattery/Small Animal unit in Briarhill	Monday 10am to 2.30pm Tuesday 10am to 2.30pm Wednesday 10am to 2.30pm Thursday 10am to 2.30pm Friday 10am to 2.30pm Saturday 10am to 2.30pm
Please only select the relevant placement Volunteer weekly you must be over 18 and available to fulfill your Role on a weekly basis for a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks	Volunteer Weekly Work Experience 1 week Work Experience one day a week 3rd level course Work Experience,
What is you first available start date * For work experience Put in the dates you are hoping to do your placement in order of preference. For weekly volunteers put in the date you are available to start.
I confirm that I have read the volunteer role description and can commit to regular volunteering as stated in the role *
Tell us about yourself. * What type of animals you are/are not comfortable with?
Do you currently own any pets *
Are your pets neutered/spayed If no explain why not (dog, cat, rabbits only)
Do you have any previous volunteering experience? *
Do you have any allergies or medical conditions that may be affected by/affect working in the GalwaySPCA? *
Volunteering with animals can be physical and unpredictable. We are committed to providing a safe, positive experience for all our volunteers.
Do you have any additional needs that require any accommodations in order to complete your volunteering role? *
Emergency Contact Details
First Name *
Last Name *
Contact Number * Please ensure there are no spcaes between the numbers
Relationship with this person *
Are you willing to receive emails and be included in our volunteer database? *
We use a WhatsApp group to keep in touch. Once approved you will receive a link to join this group. Your number and WhatsApp profile will be visible to the other members within this group. Are you ok with this? * Only Weekly volunteers will be added. work experience will be contacted by the cattery manager directly
I fully understand that as a part of my volunteer work for GSPCA., I may come into contact with animals and, I understand that working with animals carries a risk of injury, and that it is possible that I may be bitten, scratched, and/or otherwise injured. *
I understand that as a volunteer that I am representing the GSPCA and will conduct myself in a professional manner and appearance at all times. *
I agree to attend any shifts that I agree to attend in a timely manner. I will commit to my full shift and understand the importance of being on time. I understand that the animals needs come above all else and that on occasion I may be required to stay beyond the shift time to make sure all tasks are done to the best standard. If anything should arise that will delay or stop me from attending the shift, I will contact the GSPCA as soon as I know. Where possible I will try and get cover by posting it into the WhatsApp group. * Due to the nature of the role and the importance of routine to the animals, any volunteer that misses 3 shifts in close proximity on short notice or is routinely late or absent will loose their placement.
I will keep any confidential matters that I overhear, are discussed or read, confidential, This includes not sharing images taken that are not already in the public domain *
Sign *
Todays Date *

GSPCA Volunteer Form

Please read the following information and if happy then proceed with filling out the form below

What you will be doing:

The skills you need:

What's in it for you:

We do advise all volunteers to have an up-to-date tetanus

Volunteering with animals can be physical and unpredictable. We are committed to providing a safe, positive experience for all our volunteers.

Emergency Contact Details