It is important to foster the innate kindness of each child by reaching youth in or outside of a classroom setting. Get ideas and how-tos from humane education programs across the nation here.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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The Kids Are All Right
Founded in 2006, Rescue U is a unique program that sends college students from around the country to do repairs and construction work at shelters that have requested help.
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The "101" Department: Let That Be a Lesson to You
To succeed as a humane educator, you’ve got to know your audience as well as the school system’s requirements.
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Ambassador of Adorable
Meet Nikki, a pit bull-boxer mix who suffered abuse as a puppy and went on to become a humane education superstar and a powerful face in the struggle against animal cruelty.
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Kids Rock!
Does your shelter need an energy boost? By recruiting young people, you can acquire a volunteer force that’s brimming with energy and enthusiastic about helping animals.
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Investing in Humane Education
Humane educators spread messages about the importance of kindness to animals and the connection between all living things—messages that can increase your organization’s visibility while sowing the seeds for a more humane world.
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Policies & Programs
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Humane Education Programs
Whether you have an established youth education program or are looking to start one from the ground up, the Humane Society of the United States, can help.
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PetSmart Charities Webinars and Resources
PetSmart Charities provides access to webinars on a variety of animal welfare-related topics, links to animal-welfare presentations, conference materials, as well as links to governmental forms helpful for nonprofits.
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Humane Career Toolbox
Humane Society University's Humane Career Toolbox will be of interest to people of all ages who seek to professionally assist animals. The toolbox contains resources for both beginning and enhancing a career helping animals.
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National Museum of Animals & Society
The National Museum of Animals & Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience.
