This is an eight-week, live, on-line course on starting and managing an animal rescue or sanctuary. This course provides participants with practical knowledge, hands-on guidance, and upon successful completion, a LAW certification in Animal Rescue or Animal Sanctuary Management. More information about the course can be found HERE

Unit 5: Volunteer & Staff Management

• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers

• Creating a strong leadership structure

• Avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue

• Building a positive, ethical rescue culture

After this unit, you will be able to develop a volunteer management program that includes recruiting, training, and realistic long-term management of volunteer staff.