Become a shelter of the ACS

The sanctuary hopes to expand with rescue branches spread not only throughout Queensland but throughout Australia. If you are interested in becoming a shelter whether small scale or large scale, and a representative working with us and you feel you could provide ongoing care and accomodation and a safe haven for guinea pigs in need please feel free to contact your nearest ACS Shelter for further information. We look forward to discussing all aspects of opening your own shelter with you. As a starting point for all those interested the ACS has written a document on the basic requirements needed for starting a shelter as a representative of the ACS.

CLICK HERE TO READ OUR BECOMING A SHELTER DOCUMENT

    We need your support !

ACS rely heavily on help and support from the public. We appreciate and applaud volunteer efforts no matter how small or large your contributions help the ACS cause to expand, thrive and survive.

Below are just a few areas in which you can contribute to ACS. For further enquiries please contact us.

Donations

ACS is completely non profit and non funded and we rely heavily on the generosity of the public.

Donations are greatly appreciated. All who donate are kept informed on how their contribution has helped the sanctuary.

What can I donate?

Fresh fruit and vegetables for the guinea pigs at the shelters

Fresh Grains/Mixes ( cracked lupins, oats, mill mix, barastoc horse feeds, hay, guinea pig feeds ).

Bedding Materials ( hysorb/breeders choice wood-shavings, shredded newspaper, hay, newspapers )
Towels/Nappies/Blankets

Medical supplies ( e.g. syringes, ivomectin, fungal washes, mite treatments, revolution )

Unwanted animal enclosures ( cages/carriers/housing/aviaries )

Containers/Cardboard Boxes

Monetary Donations

We also accept anonymous donations via our paypal account address: fizzygirl28@hotmail.com

Become a Foster Carer

ACS require the help of foster carers from time to time. Their are many reasons we may need to call on the support of a foster carer, most which are outlined in outlined in our foster care application form. If you wish to offer your time to foster care for a piggy in need of a temporary home please fill in our foster care Application Form below and email it to the sanctuary: fizzygirl28@hotmail.com. If your application is accepted we will then send you our Foster Carer Agreement form/contract to be read and agreed to and then signed. From here you are then able to foster care for any guinea pigs that may become available throughout the year. ACS will keep your forms on record and will contact you if a guinea pig/s become available for foster care meeting your foster care criteria.
APPLICATION FORM
AGREEMENT FORM

Become a Volunteer

Are you passionate about the ACS cause, guinea pigs and their awareness? Would you like to volunteer your time and skills to help out for/at one of the ACS shelters? Do you want to be part of a friendly, dedicated team of likeminded individuals? Do you want to get active and help make a difference? We rely almost completely on the support and dedication of volunteers and below are are few avenues in which you may wish to volunteer your time and contribute to ACS.

Cavy Cuddler

Many guinea pigs that enter the ACS shelters have come from situations of mistreatment, neglect, rough handling or no handling. These guinea pigs have little trust in people. A Cavy cuddler volunteers casual shifts to spend time gently handling and socialising guinea pigs at the shelter, in turn this will give these guinea pigs a better chance of finding a permanent home.

Event and Display Teams

Throughout the year the ACS hold many awareness/educational displays along with hosting several of our own events. With a dedicated team of volunteers we are able to get active and get our message out there. In the past it's been a pleasure working with friendly and passionate like-minded volunteers at displays and events.

Helping at the Shelters

We are always very busy with simple day to day duties and care involved in the general running, presentation and cleanliness of our shelters. Casual volunteer jobs are always available in this area and include the cleaning of the enclosures, changing bedding,  filling/cleaning water bottles and feed bowls, Guinea pig bathing and nail trimming.

Volunteer Fundraising Co-ordinator / Editor 

ACS are always looking for volunteers that have good typing/publishing skills, good communication skills, have creative design and computer graphics skills and that are outgoing and think outside the square to help in the organising and promotion of ACS fundraisers and publicity. If you feel you have skills in this area that could be benefitial to ACS please contact us.

Letterbox Leaflets / Workplace Information Leaflets
If you would like to drop ACS leaflets in letterboxes down your street or local area or if you would like to display ACS information leaflets in your shop or workplace please contact us. If you wish to simply have leaflets sent to you please email us your street address and we will supply you with free letterbox leaflets to distribute in your local area.

Ebay Auctions
ACD appreciate donated of items of any sort that we can sell on ebay to try to raise extra funds for the cause.
 

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