The Humane Society of the United States offers a number of programs and services to aid you in your work with volunteers. From sample volunteer handbooks and interview questions to training courses and expert advice, our materials will help you begin a new volunteer program or improve an existing one. This page is continually updated, so please check back often.
Making It Work Amber Van Leuken, grant writer (and former assistant manager) at the Ark-Valley Humane Society in Buena Vista, Colo., recounts how the shelter revamped its volunteer program to fit its needs, rather than simply making do with whoever walked in the door that day. More...
Volunteer Management: Leading Change at Your Shelter Changes to a volunteer program require thoughtful and deliberate planning and action. A common mistake is to rush into making multiple changes without laying the groundwork to ensure success. Here’s how to avoid that error by moving forward in stages. More...
