Search Search Search Topic Programs & Operations Managing People Resources (-) Volunteers Active FiltersVolunteers Group 9 Clear All 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. 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. 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. Implementing SOPs Find out how to effectively use your SOP as a training tool. Updating SOPs Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director. Creating SOPs Find out what SOPs are, what they should contain, who benefits from having them and strategies for getting them written.