Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Managing People Resources (-) Volunteers Adoption & Placement Foster Care Promotions & Events Active FiltersVolunteers Group 9 Clear All 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. They Did It: Organizing a Pawsitive Protest When employees from a local hotel wanted to volunteer for a day, this Florida shelter came up with a genius idea. 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. 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. Creating SOPs Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written. 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. 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. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve. Pagination Previous page ‹ previous Page 1 Current page 2