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
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Initiatives: Plan, promote, and execute fundraising activities such as street collections, church gate collections, car boot sales, and door-to-door collections to increase financial support for the charity. Volunteer Engagement: Collaborate with other volunteers and coordinate their participation in fundraising events, ensuring effective communication and motivation.
Community Interaction: Act as an ambassador for the charity, engaging with local communities and raising awareness about the cause.
Event Organization: Handle logistics for collections and sales, including obtaining permissions, organizing collection points, and sourcing materials like collection buckets, posters, or tables.
Financial Reporting: Maintain records of funds raised and ensure all donations are securely handled and reported in line with the charity’s policies.
Email us at spca@roscommonspca.ie
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/