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1.
Branch Treasurer
(Volunteer, possibly Trustee role)
This is a significant opportunity to transform
animal welfare provision in the South Bucks area.
The right candidate will make a difference for
local animals suffering from cruelty or neglect by managing Branch income and
expenditure as part of a successful team of Trustees, staff at four shops and
volunteers who all strive to promote responsible pet ownership. The Branch
neuter, chip and rehome hundreds of local animals a year.
You will have a key role in developing an annual
budget and operational strategy. Duties include overseeing and working alongside
our accountant covering:
Book keeping, payroll, profit and loss accounts,
balance sheets and review of the year end accounts. VAT returns, internet
banking, investments to gain the best possible returns. Reclaiming gift aid and
neutering allowances, Knowledge and access to a spread sheet package and email,
good admin and communications skills are also essential.
INTERESTED?
To find out more visit the branch website:
www.southbucksrspca.org.uk or the national website:
www.rspca.org.uk. You can contact Tracy Dibben, Branch Support Specialist.
Email: tdibben@rspca.org.uk or call 07715 540358.
2.
Charity Shop Volunteers
Location:
Buckinghamshire South Branch
Charity shops in the following locations:
- 47 Hill Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5BX
- 68 High Street, Burnham, SL1 7JT
- 47 High Street, Chesham, HP5 1BW
- 10 High Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AX
Number of vacancies:
Several across the 4 sites
Purpose
of position:
To help in the charity shop selling goods to raise funds for local animal
welfare.
Key
activities:
General everyday shop duties including using till and handling cash, customer
service, answering telephone calls from the general public, tidying the shop
floor, sorting donations, steaming and pricing goods.
Period
of volunteering and time:
Flexible but ideally a minimum “shift” of a morning or afternoon and an ongoing
commitment is preferred.
Experience/skills/knowledge/personal qualities required:
Common sense along with a sense of humour, reliability and able to work with
other people. Shop experience would be useful. There will be some lifting and
carrying. The shops provide a social environment in which volunteers can make a
real contribution to animal welfare.
Training
given:
Any necessary training will be
provided by the shop manager.
Further
information:
Jill Grimwood, Volunteer Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01494 792749 Email: jillgrimwood7227@aol.com
or call in at the shop.
3. Volunteer Street/Shopping Centre Collection Days Co-Ordinator
Location:
RSPCA Buckinghamshire South
The branch run a very successful rehoming operation and last year rescued and
homed over 400 dogs, cats and small animals. We do not have an animal centre
but use private boarding kennels for some of our dogs and have an extensive
network of fosterers for other animals.
Number
of vacancies:
1
Purpose
of position:
To raise funds to support the work of the branch, by street/shopping centre
collections.
Key
activities:
To contact district councils to arrange permit and date for the collection. To
contact branch volunteers by phone or email to arrange collectors for the actual
day.
Period
of volunteering:
Flexible.
Time
and preferred duration of commitment:
Flexible.
Training given:
All necessary support and
guidance will be given.
Experience/skills/personal qualities required:
Animal lover who has enthusiasm
with good communication skills, is committed and reliable. Car is essential and
computer an advantage.
Volunteer’s expenses:
Approved out of pocket expenses
can be paid.
Further
information:
Jill Grimwood, Volunteer Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01494 792749 Email:
jillgrimwood7227@aol.com
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