HAVE FUN WHILE DOING SOMETHING GOOD !
If you have some time on your hands , we could put it to good use ! If you would like to give something back , make a difference in the lives of animals , develop new skills or build on your existing experience and knowledge in a way that is both challenging and rewarding then volunteering is for you !
There are many ways for animal lovers to get involved at the SPCA . You can give of your time in :
Kennels : socialising and exercising dogs , cleaning cages and bathing / grooming dogs .
Cattery : cleaning litter trays , changing blankets and grooming cats and kittens .
The Horse Care Unit : Mucking out stables and paddocks and grooming horses although some experience working with horses is a prerequisite to volunteering in this unit .
Events : We welcome assistance at fundraising events such as at our signature doggie walk-a-thons Wiggle Waggle and Woefie Wandel and at our book sales . We also need help with sorting and pricing of books for book sales and with the counting of change from our tin collection programme .
Fundraising : Creative contributions from volunteers that relate to fundraising strategy , marketing strategy or graphic design are always needed and very much appreciated .
Maintenance : If you have green fingers and a love of plants , you could assist with the maintenance and upkeep of our gardens .
Our Board of Directors are also volunteers and we welcome applications from anyone interested in serving the SPCA and our animals in this capacity .
Volunteering is needed now more than ever - many non-profits are struggling to serve their vulnerable populations as the demand for their services increases and donor capacity to give decreases . This is true for us as well . We truly value the commitment of time from our volunteers who contribute in so many ways . There can be no greater gift than to give of oneself and one ’ s time . Our volunteers are an integral part of not only maintaining high standards of animal care but also helping to carry the massive responsibility of caring and providing for between 300-500 animals on-site at any given time . Your efforts would be invaluable in supporting staff to prevent burn out and help us save costs too .
If you would like to find out more about volunteering , please email events @ spca-ct . co . za or call 021 700 4144
WISHLIST
• Dog & Cat dry and wet food
• Blankets , towels and bedding
• Newspapers
• Dog chew toys and hooves
• Leashes and collars
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