TAMESIDE
GLOSSOP
ANIMAL WELFARE—VOLUNTEERS
VETERINARY LIAISON - This position involves: liaising with local veterinary surgeons; issuing vouchers, discussing problems which may “crop up” from time to time; ensuring that the branch continues its good relationship with the veterinary surgeons in the area which has been built up over many years. Post currently held by our Treasurer.
HOME CHECK CO-ORDINATOR/KENNEL CO-ORDINATOR – Works closely with his/her team of home visitors to ensure the RSPCA rehoming policy carried out. Post holder - Joyce Armfield.
Prior to any animal leaving the boarding establishment the prospective adopters are visited in their own homes to ensure their suitability for the type of animal concerned. Any concerns that the adopters may have are also fully discussed.
The Home Check Co-ordinator also works closely with the proprietor of the private boarding establishment caring for Branch animals prior to adoption.
HOME VISITORS - Home Visiting Volunteers are responsible to the Home Check Co-ordinator. They visit the prospective animal adopters in their own homes to ensure suitability.
Qualities needed are a calm confident manner, to be able to get along with people and to have some knowledge of caring for animals. We are always looking for volunteers to join our team.
VOLUNTEER MICRO-CHIP OPERATIVES
The branch has been awarded a small grant to enable all animals to be micro-chipped prior to leaving the boarding kennels/cattery. A small group of volunteers has now been trained by a veterinary surgeon to insert the microchips, operate the micro-chip reader and to register the new owners and we hope to offer micro-chipping to the general public to raise funds to enable the branch to carry on with this work.
FOSTERERS
(usually puppies and/or kittens)
The branch urgently needs dedicated animal carers who would be prepared to foster very young animals prior to adoption. This will not involve any personal expense but will most probably involve sleepless nights.
DRIVERS
(with own vehicle)
Could you spare an occasional hour to transport sick animals to a veterinary surgeon from the boarding kennels we use? Ideally, someone who is available during the day is needed. All mileage expenses will be reimbursed.
If you would like to volunteer contact:
Glossop Volunteer Bureau (email glossopvb@care4free.net )
Voluntary Action Tameside (Tel: 0161 339 2345/email: office@tamesidevb.org.uk or visit their website www.tamesidevb.org.uk/ ).
A good site
to visit is www.do-it .org.uk which has hundreds of voluntary opportunities and
contact addresses nationwide.