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Updating SOPs

Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.

Volunteer Passports: The Gateway to Shelter Support

A simple, straightforward training tool introduces volunteers to shelter support tasks that have a high impact.

Implementing SOPs

Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool.

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.

Top Tips for Volunteer Success in an Animal Shelter or Rescue

Read our top tips for finding, motivating, and retaining one of your most important assets – your animal shelter volunteers.

Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation

Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve.

Sample Job Descriptions for Kitten Foster Coordinators

These job descriptions summarize the responsibilities of being a kitten foster coordinator or volunteer foster coordinator for an animal shelter or rescue.

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.

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.

Download the Latest Shelter Planning Calendar

To help you optimize the possibilities every month of the year can bring to animals in your care, we've created this free, shelter-focused calendar.

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