Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations 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. 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. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. Compassion Fatigue & Resilience Resources for Animal Shelter Staff & Volunteer Wellness Learn essential ways to stay healthy and resilient while working in animal welfare, including tips for managing stress and preventing burnout. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. 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. Creating SOPs Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written.