Service Enterprise accreditation identifies organizations that integrate volunteers and their skills into their human capital strategy to achieve mission results. Accredited organizations are among the top 11 percent of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer management and organizational performance, and research shows a $3 to $6 return for every $1 invested in effective volunteer engagement.

“This recognition affirms how our volunteers are woven into every part of our work,” said Judith Dumont, vice president of people and culture at the SPCA of Texas. “Reaccreditation reflects our commitment to recruiting, training and supporting volunteers so we can create a brighter future for animals, people and the community.”

The SPCA of Texas completed a comprehensive diagnostic, coaching and evidence review with VQ Volunteer Strategies, the Service Enterprise Training and Implementation Partner. Reviewers praised the organization’s proactive recruiting, strong onboarding and training programs, volunteer supervision and communication practices, and systems that track participation and learn from exiting volunteers. They also noted that volunteers feel appreciated and that the SPCA of Texas dedicates multiple staff positions to volunteer engagement, contributing to retention and impact.

Service Enterprise is a national change-management program led by AL!VE with support from Points of Light and a network of training and implementation partners. Research shows that Service Enterprise accredited organizations are more adaptable, sustainable and capable of scaling their work to meet community needs.

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the SPCA of Texas, visit spca.org/volunteer.

About SPCA of Texas

Founded in 1938,the SPCA of Texas is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization that operates one shelter, one spay/neuter clinic, one mobile adoptions vehicle and an animal rescue center, all located in Dallas County. The entity maintains a team of animal cruelty investigators who rescue hundreds of animals from cruel situations each year in North Texas counties. Moreover, the SPCA of Texas serves as an active resource center for an array of services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives.

The SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other organization and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, federal government or any other national humane organization. SPCA of Texas is dedicated to providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, visit spca.org.

About Service Enterprise

Service Enterprise accreditation is the national standard for strategic volunteer engagement administered by AL!VE. Accredited organizations leverage volunteer talent to expand reach and effectiveness, supported by research-based training, diagnostics and coaching.

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