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 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. Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve. 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 Participatory Communications Survey for Staff This sample survey can help your staff and leadership communicate more effectively. Hiring the Right People for Your Culture Learn about specific tools and strategies to adjust your hiring process to find the right kind of people for the organizational culture you want. Customer Service for Social Change Discover how to create a more client-centered, compassionate organization, and start moving towards real social change for people and animals. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. Saving Lives with Extended Adoption Hours Learn how to better serve your community and save more lives by extending your adoption hours. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.