Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Managing People Resources (-) Volunteers Adoption & Placement Foster Care Active FiltersVolunteers Group 9 Clear All Tips to Set up Fosters for Success with Challenging Dogs Learn easy and proven tips to improve fosters’ experience with challenging dogs and save more lives, together. Compassion Fatigue & Resilience Resources for Animal Shelter Staff & Volunteer Wellness Learn essential ways to stay healthy and resilient while working in animal welfare, including tips for managing stress and preventing burnout. Design 'Adopt Me' Bandanas for Shelter Pets Design pet-sized bandanas and donate them to a local shelter. Personalized Training Helps Empower, Retain Volunteers Read Ark-Valley’s tips on how getting personal gets the most out of your volunteers. 3 Tips to Train Volunteers with Staying Power Follow these three training tips to ensure your volunteers are prepared for duty—and that they stick around for the long term. Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support A simple, straightforward training tool introduces volunteers to shelter support tasks that have a high impact. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.