The Germiston SPCA has a new community liaison officer who aims to act as a strong bridge between the community and the SPCA.<\/p>\n
Nikki van der Riet recently joined the team and will be making sure all queries and complainants from the public are dealt with efficiently and effectively.<\/p>
She will also make sure each person who helps the Germiston SPCA is thanked for their assistance, while also managing the society\u2019s social media and fund-raising campaigns.<\/p>\n
\u201cFund-raising is a big part of my duties and I have a number of projects planned for the near future,\u201d Nikki said.<\/p>
\u201cI am in charge of organising the volunteers (companies and community members) and have also put together a fund-raising group who will lead various projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nikki, who hails from Edenvale, comes from an art and property background.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am a qualified interior decorator, auctioneer and real estate agent and I am still studying real estate,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, I have a great love for animals and enjoy working for the SPCA.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe the SPCA stands for and does a lot of good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Next year Nikki will also be focusing on the SPCA\u2019s outreach programme in Katlehong, Zonkizizwe and Palm Ridge.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Make a difference in the life of an animal this festive season<\/a><\/p>\n Assumption Convent learners help SPCA<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe want to get as many animals as possible sterilised, at least 100 a month, and I will be aiming to get corporates on board to help with the project.\u201d<\/p>\n At the moment Nikki is busy with a revamp of the SPCA kennels, and thanks to the generous support of Assumption Convent School a number of kennels are currently being upgraded.<\/p>\n \u201cWe also received a donation of enough paint to repaint the entire SPCA, but to aid with the revamp of the kennels we are still in need of bricks, cement and fencing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cAny donations would be greatly appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n Another project of hers is to raise funds for another bakkie for the SPCA as they are desperately in need of one.<\/p>\n When Nikki is not working for the betterment of animals or studying, she enjoys spending time with her husband Richard and children Declan (4) and Riley (almost 2).<\/p>\n \u201cSpare time is definitely family time,\u201d Nikki said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe enjoy watching movies and just spending time together as a family.\u201d<\/p>\n The public is welcome to contact Nikki at the Germiston SPCA on 011 825 5033 or email nikkir@spcagermiston.co.za.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n