Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Adoption & Placement Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All Smile! You’re Saving Lives Explore ways to improve service by clarifying the meaning behind the work you do and applying proven concepts to what you already know. Saving Lives with Extended Adoption Hours Learn how to better serve your community and save more lives by extending your adoption hours. How to Use Whiteboards to Share Information about Shelter Animals Sharing information about animals in your care is critical. Use these tips for creating effective whiteboards—and get a few ideas for other ways to convey important information visually. 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 Hiring, Firing and Supporting Your Staff Learn about hiring, firing, and support your staff, whether they are paid or volunteers. Decision-Making Cheat Sheet Learn how to prioritize your animal sheltering work by answering these simple questions. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve.