Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Managing People Resources (-) Volunteers Adoption & Placement Foster Care Active FiltersVolunteers Group 9 Clear All 5 Tips for Training and Retaining Volunteers Learn how one small all-volunteer organization uses five tips to effectively train and retain an army of dedicated volunteers. Hiring, Firing and Supporting Your Staff Learn about hiring, firing, and support your staff, whether they are paid or volunteers. 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. Creating SOPs Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. Join the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare Policy Veterinarians who join the ASPCA Vet Advocacy Team can contribute their voices to policy changes that can improve the lives of animals nationwide. Best Ideas to Attract, Retain, & Grow Animal Shelter & Rescue Volunteers Try these 10 resources, including articles and webinars, to attract, train, and retain your volunteers. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. ASPCA Survey: Strategies to Increase Participation in Kitten Foster Programs in High Shelter Intake Communities Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities.