All the volunteers currently at the SPCA are there in spite of the SPCA and not because of it. They come because they feel sorry for the animals. There is nothing wrong with this but the SPCA could attract more volunteers and perhaps better volunteers if some benefits were offered. They also could ensure that volunteers would feel like they belong and would therefore remain with the society longer. Almost all other volunteer organizations offer some form of benefits, the SPCA only offers disrespect and hurdles, no job training and an unorganized environment.
This conflicts with the SPCA Code of Ethics: Point 4)
Solution: Provide some benefits for the volunteers, some sort of simple achievement system, at least a T-shirt. Perhaps after so many hours of service a pin or written certificate could be awarded, anything that would recognize the contribution that has been made….also see point 4)
Symptoms: Disgruntled volunteers who do not perform at peak efficiency and are less than enthusiastic, and frequent volunteer turnaround.