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- Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DJ
Enrichment Sessions
An ideal setting for those who thrive being outdoors
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Be a part of our Enrichment Programme
At St Giles Animal Centre Welfare we warmly welcome children, young people and adults of all ages who may be overcoming isolation, exclusion and social and emotional difficulties. Those seeking personal growth, acceptance, connection and recovery will have the opportunity to find it here.
We are an ideal setting for those who thrive being outdoors amongst friendly dogs, cats and humans. The range of services provided by St Giles Animal Centre allows students to experience first hand the many different elements of effective animal care offering knowledge as well as inspiring an ambition to learn. Mentees will work closely with a number of different rescue animals alongside the animals’ journey to potential new homes.
We provide the space and opportunity for those participating to grow not only in confidence but also to expand their animal skills and knowledge with bespoke plans to suit educational and personal needs as well as interests. Experiences can also be tailored to meet the needs of EHC plans.
Mentors will provide guidance, feedback and support to all mentees whilst serving as a role model, teacher and ally.
All our sessions are run by trained teaching professionals and work closely with local schools and organisations to make each visit unique a memorable one.
Meet The Enrichment Team
Sam
Social Mentor Lead
Sam has worked for St Giles Centre since 2020, learning various skills and being involved in all aspects of Centre life. She is also a qualified teacher and drives our enrichment programme and is passionate about making a difference to SEN learning. Her current titles also include site supervisor and animal care assistant.
Sam has adopted a cat and a dog from St Giles Animal Welfare. She is very dedicated to her work and is a big part of the St Giles Family.
Mark
Social Mentor
Mark is a qualified teacher and spent 15 years working as a class teacher and then an assistant head in a large primary school in Hertfordshire. He is also an Ofsted registered childminder providing before and after school care to the children in his local village. Mark has worked independently as a dog walker for the previous five years.
At home Mark has a number of different pets including a rescue dog, giant African land snails, cold water fish, a rat and two guinea pigs. In his spare time Mark and his eldest daughter are season ticket holders at Wycombe Wanderers FC and at Somerset Cricket Club.
How to get in touch:
Please feel free to contact one of the team with any questions you may have. We hope you consider joining us on our enrichment programmes as we have so much to offer and can tailor make the programme to suit your young persons needs.
Mark (Social Mentor) – Mark@sgaw.co.uk
Mel (Marketing Coordinator) – Marketing@stgilesanimalcentre.co.uk
Our Mission
To provide rescue support for abused, abandoned, displaced pets; to ultimately introduce them to a loving family and find their forever home.
Our Vision
To create a safe place for ALL rescued animals to find succor, healing and hope. To help educate and transform human/pet relationships through continual learning.
Our Values
To provide the same level of love and care for all our stakeholders as we do our rescues. To be recognised not just for the good work we do but for the good we inspire.
Volunteer
Volunteering is an enjoyable way of helping a rescue animal and can be very rewarding to both you and the animal. We have a range of volunteering roles from dog walking and cat cuddling through to helping raise much needed funds or home visiting. You will meet like minded people and enjoy developing or learning new skills.
