RSPCA Isle Of Wight Celebrates Crucial Volunteers

As part of Volunteers Week (2-8 June), the team at RSPCA Isle of Wight is shining a light on their amazing volunteers and the difference they make to their work with the most vulnerable animals on the Island.

Being a small independent charity, resources are limited but the need for an animal centre to rescue, rehome, rehabilitate and release is greater.

The skills and help that volunteers bring across the business is imperative to ensuring the charity can continue its vital work.

The roles and responsibilities of a volunteer at the branch vary – from walking dogs, reading to cats, taking animals to vet appointments, cleaning, working in our charity shops or at events, capturing content for social media and helping with admin, building and grounds maintenance.

Rebecca Busby, Volunteer Coordinator, said:

"We have volunteers that have been with us for 30+ years who have been coming to our centre every week, we have a lovely gentleman that walks dogs for us every morning, we have a 92 year-old who makes cards to raise money, we have many friendly faces greeting our shoppers.

‘‘We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers for their support and hard work with our charity.

"We truly appreciate your kindness, time and dedication that you donate to improve the lives of the vulnerable animals in our care.

"Your efforts make a real difference and we’re so grateful to have you on our team!"

Volunteering has many benefits and not only helps the charity but also the individual too.

Benefits of volunteering include; meeting like minded people, gaining new skills, trying

something new, doing something useful and rewarding, keeping active, giving back to the

community, creating positive change and making a real difference.

There are no minimum or maximum requirements for the amount of time you’d like to give.

You can make a real difference in a few hours a month or a few hours a week. It all depends

on how much time you have available and the level of commitment you can afford to give.

To learn more about available volunteer roles within the RSPCA Isle of Wight branch, please

visit; https://www.rspca-isleofwight.org.uk/volunteer/ and begin your journey in helping

vulnerable animals on the Island.