Search Search Search Topic Cruelty & Disasters Disaster Preparedness & Response Programs & Operations Board & Leadership (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Adoption & Placement Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All A Road Map to New Hire Orientation Learn why New Hire Orientation is an essential step in setting staff and volunteers up for success by stating expectations from the start. Behavior Helpline - Toss your Community a Lifeline in the COVID-19 Era Learn how a Behavior Helpline can benefit your shelter, and how you can use the knowledge your shelter already possesses to run this program. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. 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 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. Saving Lives with Extended Adoption Hours Learn how to better serve your community and save more lives by extending your adoption hours. 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.