Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services ASV Guidelines Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Programs & Operations Fundraising (-) Managing People Resources Volunteers Active FiltersManaging People Resources Group 9 Clear All Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. 5 Ways to Show Volunteers How Important They Are You know your volunteers are vital. Here are volunteer appreciation tips to help make sure they know it, too! Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. 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 They Did It: Enhanced Cageless Cat Housing with Local Landmark Décor The San Francisco SPCA describes how pets and people benefit from cleverly designed replicas of iconic landmarks in their shelter. Tips to Showcase Your Volunteer Appreciation Get inspired from these easy & accessible ways to show your volunteers the appreciation they so deserve.