Innovating the Adair County Humane Society Volunteer Program

Taylor Duncan

tmd1275@truman.edu

The goal of my leadership project is to innovate the Adair County Humane’s Society volunteer program to improve the organization and effectiveness of the volunteers. This will improve the well-being of the Humane Society’s workers and the animals involved. I plan to do this by:

-Creating a longer, more thorough orientation which will involve an animal trainer. The trainer will demonstrate positive reinforcement for the good behavior of dogs, which will help them become more adoptable.

-Communicating through a new, private Facebook group that will further inform those who have attended the orientation. They can receive up-to-date information on how they can help at the Humane Society or how to volunteer.

– Encouraging and advertising to students the ability to do their scholarship jobs at the Humane Society.

-Creating a positive community through monthly events at the Humane Society such as get-togethers, group activities, and social media spotlighting of volunteers.

Status: In-progress

Level of Outreach: Community and Local

Keywords: Animal Care, Animals and Pets, and Humane Society

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