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VOLUNTEERING 

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organisation – we have NO paid staff, we’re all volunteers!  We are looking for Volunteers in the following areas and other places in between to help. Boyle, Castlerea, Strokestown, Elphin, Ballaghaderreen, Loughglinn, Ballinagare and the surrounding area, Ballinlough and the surrounding area, Roscommon Town area. If you have some time to spare especially to help with our Fundraising & our T.N.R. program, please fill in our volunteer inquiry form here. Volunteer Inquiry Form https://form.jotform.com/193593026442358 


STREET COLLECTIONS 

The Roscommon SPCA holds four Street Collections each year in Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea, Boyle, and Roscommon Town. These collections are essential for our organization, and we rely on volunteers like you to make them successful. Volunteer Inquiry Form https://form.jotform.com/193593026442358 


BECOME A COMMUNITY CAT CRUSADER 

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) saves lives. 

Roscommon SPCA is overrun with requests to help cats at the moment. We currently have requests from all over the County to help trap – Neuter – return cats. 

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the humane approach to addressing community cat populations, works. It saves cats’ lives and is effective. TNR improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle. TNR improves the co-existence between outdoor cats and humans in our shared environment. This is why so many communities are adopting it. We will teach you all you need to know about setting traps, safely trapping cats, transporting cats and returning cats. This programme is very important as it will help all those poor cats every year that have litters and litters of unwanted kittens and the mother cats are no more than kittens themselves. So many inbred kittens born suffer from severe sickness and deformities.

Volunteer Inquiry Form https://form.jotform.com/193593026442358 


FOSTER CARERS FOR CATS & KITTENS 

Many of our cats and kittens have been found dumped or abandoned some at a very early age, especially during the kitten season, the only way we can save them is with the help of foster homes. Fostering is all about saving lives. It’s as simple as that. We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the proposition that all cats and kittens deserve safe, loving, permanent homes. 

Our foster parents provide temporary care for cats and kittens in their homes until they can be placed for adoption. Their compassion provides the second chance that so many stray, abandoned or homeless kitties need, and the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped save the lives of these helpless animals. 

We provide support, medications, food and litter as needed, and absorb all veterinary expenses associated with the care of our kitties. If you love kitties and would like to be a part of our lifesaving team, consider opening your heart and home to cats or kittens in need. We promise you won’t regret it! If you can’t foster, you can still help save lives as a volunteer or supporting member. 

Volunteer Inquiry Form https://form.jotform.com/193593026442358 


VOLUNTEER CHARITY TREASURER

A treasurer will be tasked with banking, book-keeping and record-keeping. They are also responsible for making sure the accounts are official. That doesn’t mean a treasurer must be an accountant, but it is their duty to make sure the finances are audited by professionals annually.  

What will you be doing?  

* Paying invoices for the Charity using Online Business Banking. * Overseeing the reconciliation of income and expenditure.  * Producing monthly reports for trustee meetings. * Preparing the accounts each year for external audit.  * Providing overall financial direction for the charity.  * Participating actively in meetings once a month) and taking an active role in the governance of the Charity.  * Keeping detailed records of all income and expenditure.  * Banking and recording of all cash income. * Checking invoices against vet codes. 


ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE

Roscommon SPCA is on the lookout for a compassionate and organised individual to assist with their operations. The volunteer role requires a commitment of two days each week, with responsibilities including managing incoming calls and ensuring effective communication. This position offers a chance to make a significant contribution to the community, acquire valuable experience, and support a noble cause. If you have a heart for service and enjoy engaging with others, your involvement could make a real difference. 

For more information on applying, click the link here https://roscommonspca.ie/2024/06/17/answering-the-telephone/ 


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