Search Search Search Topic Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Programs & Operations (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All 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. They Did It: Hired a Social Worker for Their Animal Shelter Gateway Pet Guardians hired a Community Support Manager to support the people and pets in their community Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.