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The Wingspan Project
Chicago, IL
About Us
The job of animal welfare workers is one that requires a high level of engagement, sensitivity, and compassion. Often, the worker is faced with making life and death decisions regarding animals in their care or have to make decisions about which animals to save from high kill shelters---knowing that animals they leave behind are likely to be euthanized. At other times, staff have to advise pet parents around end-of-life care for their animals or deliver news to pet parents that their beloved animal is beyond medical intervention. These forces often result in workers experiencing compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, moral injury, and burnout. This can reduce staff engagement, decrease job satisfaction, and increase staff turnover---costing animal welfare organizations substantial dollars in recruiting and training new staff. We have a program to provide animal welfare workers with monthly contact with a trained coach who will listen to their experiences and provide validation.Find Us
- 4507 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 104 | Chicago, IL 60640
- (773) 490-2772
- Sunday: ClosedMonday: 9:00am-5:00pmTuesday: 9:00am-5:00pmWednesday: 9:00am-5:00pmThursday: 9:00am-5:00pmFriday: 9:00am-5:00pmSaturday: Closed
- jlevy@thewingspanproject.org
- www.thewingspanproject.org/
- Human Services