General Information

• Recruiting volunteers is a slow process in the beginning but do not be discouraged
• Volunteers are like the ambassadors to the community
• Do not make it a cost for volunteers to be part of the shelter’s organization
• Ensure that volunteers are being thanked and respected so they can feel that they are making a difference

Recruiting

• Promote need for volunteers by having a social media presence
  • Examples: Instagram, Website Blog, TikTok, Facebook Page
• Go to outreach events to recruit and give more information about the shelter
  • Schools are also a good place to engage with the community to recruit volunteers.
  • Telling children about how there is a need for help in the shelters and kids will get the message out.
  • Encourage people to share this information

Screening

• Use a volunteer application
  • Can easily screen applicants
  • Provide information on what is expected of the volunteers When applying to be a volunteer,
• Have a training process or orientation
  • Teach volunteers how to care and treat animals at the shelter
• Set schedule for volunteers help the animal shelter receive help consistently
  • Example: each volunteer is scheduled for two-hour shifts weekly