Humane Education

March 1, 2012

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.

January 1, 2012

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.

January 1, 2012

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.

January 1, 2012

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.

January 1, 2012

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.

Volunteer Opportunities for Young People

These suggestions are designed to help you reduce operational costs without jeopardizing services.

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.

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.

Job Descriptions and Fact Sheets from Humane Society University

The essential purposes, duties, tasks, responsibilities, and salary information for a variety of animal care and control positions.

Teach Kids to Care

The National Association for Humane and Environmental Education's Teach Kids to Care training workshops are designed to introduce animal care and control professionals and volunteers to important concepts and trends in humane education. They're based on extensive research and feature engaging activities, a wealth of practical tips and strategies, and materials for participants to take home and use.

Pit Bull Resources

As the breed of choice for dogfighters, pit bulls attract many people who want them for all the wrong reasons. As a result, they are often abused and misunderstood'comprising a large number of dogs housed and euthanized in urban animal shelter systems. This page provides resources to tackle the problem from every angle.

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.