St. Hubert’s offers both in-person and virtual educational presentations led by our humane educator, volunteers, and other experts in the field of animal welfare. Individual lessons can also be tailored to meet the needs and interests of children. Programs are offered free of charge but donations or supplies collected from our Wish List are always welcome ways to support St. Hubert’s. Contact education@sthuberts.org for further information.
Our Programs
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Our beginning program is designed to gently introduce the tenets of companion animal care and respect to the youngest students. Through an interactive storytelling lesson utilizing a humane education picture book, students will engage their feelings of compassion for animals by exercising their empathy and participating in instructor-led discussion and reflection. 30-35 minutes
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Students will exercise their skills in reading body language in both people and animals. We will discuss cat and dog safety and students’ experiences with the animals in their own lives. Through conversation and student response we will help students to understand the emotional lives of companion animals in order to stay safe in our interactions with them, and to be respectful to their feelings at any given moment. program consists of 2 -30 minute sessions for each grade level
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St. Hubert’s is more than just animal adoptions! Learn about all of the programs and services offered by St. Hubert’s that help both people and their pets, and get some ideas as to how you can get involved in making a difference in the lives of shelter animals. 30-45 minutes
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Students will learn about age appropriate animal related issues that we work with at St. Hubert’s as well as abroad in animal welfare including spay and neuter programs, animal adoption and rehoming, animal emergencies, and treating animals in the entertainment and food industry with respect. Students will learn about the emotional lives of non-human animals and the meaning of being an agent of positive change for both people and animals. 40-45 minutes
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Students will explore the idea of empathy while they identify who they include in their circle of compassion. Objectification of both people and animals will be introduced as well as the consequences of such actions, such as puppy mills, dog tethering, and factory farming. Finally, students will learn what they can do to make a positive difference for those being oppressed. 40-45 minutes
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Students will learn about a wide variety of career options available to those interested in sheltering or working with animals in the future. There are many more options available other than veterinary professional and zookeeper! 40-45 minutes
VETERINARY MEDICINE CAREERS EXPLORATION
a Virtual Workshop Created Especially for High school & College Students interested in Veterinary Medicine
Career Explorations, created especially for high school students interested in veterinary medicine and other veterinary careers, enable students to hear from experts in the field. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians share their educational journeys, career paths, and professional experiences. This is a chance for students, in grades 9-12, to hear first-hand how practitioners prepared for vet school, mastered vet school, and chose their post-graduation careers. The cost for the workshop is $25. However, no student will be denied access to participate because of the inability to pay. For information on financial assistance, please contact education@humanerescuealliance.org
Next program - October 2024
Check back in August for details and registration information
