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Effective Humane Communication Techniques for Sanctuaries
This webinar, presented by HEART (https://teachheart.org/), is designed for sanctuary staff/volunteers interested in learning how to embody empathy and compassion in their communication with young people and others who visit your sanctuary or are interested in learning more about your mission and activities. These communication techniques can be used in every setting (e.g., workplace, classroom, online). We will define humane communication, which incorporates concepts from inclusive and nonviolent communication. We will demonstrate the effectiveness of various communication approaches. Participants will…
2024 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards Virtual Ceremony
Meet and hear from all the 2024 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Award Winners!
Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Behavioral Management
Presented by: Margaret Whittaker, Wild Welfare US All too often, animals that arrive at sanctuaries require specialized care to recover and regain the ability to behave in a species-appropriate manner. This journey can be challenging for both the individual animals as well as their human caregivers. This presentation will provide an overview of how the techniques of behavioral management can enhance the recovery process. Behavioral management involves the synergy of technical and supportive elements that when used in combination, provide…
Developing Youth Service Projects to Benefit Your Sanctuary Through Youth Changemaker Clubs
Presented by: Kristina Hulvershorn, HEART This virtual training offered through HEART’s new partnership with GFAS will introduce animal sanctuary leaders to the Youth Changemaker Clubs model and explore how it can benefit their sanctuary. Participants will learn about how they can establish and support animal-focused Youth Changemaker Clubs, including the potential to receive HEART microgrants, and how to find volunteers (who can be trained by HEART) to lead clubs, minimizing the demand on sanctuary staff time. Youth Changemaker Clubs connect…
Stronger Sanctuary Teams: Using Shift Planning and Clear Communication to Enhance Resident Care and Develop Self-Sufficient, Adaptable Caregivers
Presented by: Jill Tedeschi, Healthy Herd Consulting In this webinar, we’ll explore how labor division and communication are essential for maintaining high-quality resident care programs and fostering satisfied, adaptable caregiving teams. We’ll discuss strategies for structuring efficient shifts, integrating daily and one-off tasks, and preparing for the unexpected. Additionally, we’ll dive into caregiving team dynamics, role assignments, and communication methodologies to ensure every team member is ready to provide exceptional care to sanctuary residents, no matter what the day brings.
Introduction to Grant Writing for Sanctuaries
Presented by: Stephanie Mathers, Grants 4 Animals Grants offer a unique opportunity to fund your sanctuary’s needs, such as programs, facilities projects, and medical care. But how do you get started? This presentation will cover everything you need to know about the grant process, including getting grant-ready, researching, applying for, and implementing the grants you earn.
2023 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards
View the Virtual Ceremony celebrating the work of the winners of the 2023 Carole Noon and Outstanding Sanctuary Awards.
How Do Sanctuaries Create Change?
We all know that sanctuaries have an enormous impact on animals and their welfare. They rescue, they rehabilitate, and provide a home and care – whether temporary or lifetime – for animals. But sanctuaries also educate and engage with the public. How do sanctuaries create change through these activities, and how can we know if it is long term change? Earlier this year, GFAS initiated a survey project, gathering information from both our GFAS sanctuary community and the public. Questions…
Introduction to Animal-Centered Design
If a goat could design their own house, what would it look like? That’s one of the questions we will explore as we learn about the fundamentals of animal-centered design. We’ll discover how designing spaces that prioritize animals’ needs and wants can make their lives better and change the way we think about them as a society. This talk is for anyone who cares about animals, especially those who work with them at home or in rescue and sanctuary settings….