About Westmeath Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Westmeath Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, a charity, registered charity number 20031619, CHY 11491.
Westmeath SPCA has been in existence for over 65 years, covering all Westmeath and based in Mullingar.
We rely on the public to report cases of animal cruelty or hardship.
In April 2016 we welcomed our new inspector to work on the frontline with animal welfare.
In cases of emergency or animal cruelty please phone 086 6383730.
The ISPCA is an umbrella organisation for a number of affiliated local animal welfare organisations.
Westmeath SPCA is one of these affiliated local groups.
ISPCA Member Societies carry out valiant work in many areas of animal welfare on a voluntary basis.
Collectively the ISPCA affiliated societies rescue, re-home, and treat thousands of animals across Ireland.
We answer all calls for help with any animal / bird cases, domesticated and wild.
We give out vouchers for spaying and neutering cats and dogs which is an enormous drain on our funds.
We get a large number of cases of starving equines especially in the winter months and so fundraising is vitally important for us.
Charitable objectives : Prevention or relief of suffering of animals.
To promote and provide for animal welfare.
Each year the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine grant funding to organisations involved in safeguarding animal welfare throughout the country. In December 2017, funding awards totalling €2,560,000 were made to 111 animal welfare organisations throughout the country, Westmeath SPCA received €10,000 for the second time.
In December 2016, Minister Creed announced funding of €2460,500 to 137 Animal Welfare Organisations of which Westmeath SPCA received €10,000.
Donations make up the rest of the income to maintain the service provided by the charity.
Ideally, at least another €10,000, or an equal amount to the grant, should be made by fundraising.
You can follow Westmeath SPCA's activities via our volunteer run social media channels; Twitter and Facebook.
We also have a volunteer run website and email.
https://westmeathspca.wordpress.com/
What's Involved
We ask our volunteers to represent Westmeath SPCA on either January 21st or January 22nd 2017 to help raise much needed funds for the SPCA.
Westmeath SPCA are looking for volunteers to help with the winter fundraising at all local churches in the Mullingar area. Specifically in Kinegad, Tyrellspass, Kilbeggan, and Rochfortbridge and also Loughnavalley
What's required for this position
Personable, smiley, relaxed, cheerful and patient.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 2hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Various, local churches
Other location details:
Mullingar and all outlying parishes
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will know they are helping a local charity, they are helping with animal welfare, they will also have the opportunity to meet people in a positive environment.
Getting there
Own transport
