RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch

We have a volunteering role, or roles (dependent on time available) to write and co-ordinate local publicity.

Purpose of role: To maximise local publicity promoting animal welfare messages and the Branch activities.

Activities:

• Work closely with the Branch Committee in developing and delivering a publicity plan

• Find channels/publications that will promote local RSPCA messaging

• Develop and maintain relationships with these channels/publications for regular features

• Research and produce regular articles for publication (after Trustees’ approval)

• Link with wider RSPCA campaign activities for local messaging

• Liaise with RSPCA Regional Press Officer

Experience/Skills/Knowledge/Personal qualities:

• Ability to work under own initiative and be proactive

• Ability to research topics

• Good communication and organisational skills – particularly writing skills

Support and advice will be available

Time and commitment:

Flexible working to deliver to timescales/deadlines.

Seasonal/Topical subject areas to be drawn upon for articles – containing the key welfare messages plus a local spin (NB these are examples only and we will work with the publicity volunteer(s) to develop other suggestions):

• Rabbit Awareness Week

• Fireworks

• Dogs in Hot Cars

• RSPCA Week

• Xmas Decorations and dangerous food

• World Spay day

• Remember a legacy

• Lungworm,ticks,fleas, vaccinations

• Obese pets

 If you are interested ,please contact us by completing the online application form & we will be in touch.

The charitable objectives of the RSPCA are to promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means.

The branch promotes animal welfare in the local area primarily through veterinary assistance, neutering and re-homing. We run a voucher scheme which assists local people with veterinary bills for treatment and neutering. It also helps to control dog and cat populations, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.

The branch assists the RSPCA animal centres, mainly Millbrook and South Godstone, with re-homing unwanted and abused animals by home-visiting.  We also pay for veterinary treatment of stray animals and wildlife attended to by the Inspectorate in our branch area.

The RSPCA provides advice for owners on animal care. It also helps animals brought to us for rehoming because their owners are unable or unwilling to keep them. Ill treated or injured animals are cared for by the Society. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.

We have a website to raise awareness of the activities of the branch and to help members get more involved. We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and home visiting. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.

We also have to fundraise to enable us to continue with our charitable work. The RSPCA receives no government or lottery funding.