Search Search Search Topic Shelter Medicine Programs & Services (-) Programs & Operations Managing People Resources Managed Admission Volunteers Active FiltersPrograms & Operations Group 9 Clear All Join the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare Policy Veterinarians who join the ASPCA Vet Advocacy Team can contribute their voices to policy changes that can improve the lives of animals nationwide. Animal Shelter-Related Research Animal welfare professionals serving dogs, cats, and horses can use this data-backed information to enhance fostering, adoption, relocation, and other programs. 6 Ways to Create a Sense of Community for Volunteers Successful volunteer programs keep volunteers connected to each other and your agency. Try these six tips to keep volunteers in touch. ASPCA Learn: Supporting Animal Welfare Professionals Through Enhanced Online Learning ASPCA Learn is our online Learning Management System (LMS) that will support a more impactful learning and knowledge-sharing experience. Best Ideas to Attract, Retain, & Grow Animal Shelter & Rescue Volunteers Try these 10 resources, including articles and webinars, to attract, train, and retain your volunteers. Personalized Training Helps Empower, Retain Volunteers Read Ark-Valley’s tips on how getting personal gets the most out of your volunteers. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. 3 Tips to Train Volunteers with Staying Power Follow these three training tips to ensure your volunteers are prepared for duty—and that they stick around for the long term. COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page next ›