UAN's Humane Education Ambassador Reader (HEAR) program helps children explore the bond between people and animals through stories and discussion. HEAR volunteers visit elementary school classrooms, after-school programs, animal shelters and other venues to read to children and lead discussions -- helping children develop critical thinking skills and empathy.
To help children develop empathy and critical thinking skills, HEAR volunteers read a story aloud, discuss it, then oversee an art or writing project that emphasizes the concepts gleaned from the book.
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HEAR volunteers and the children they reach share information about animals, reflect on the roles of animals in their communities and determine our responsibilities toward them.
The HEAR reading list includes:
- A Home for Nathan
- Buddy Unchained
(Listen to an audio clip of a HEAR volunteer reading this story or read the transcript)
- Freckles and Willie
- Ginger Finds a Home
- "Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate
- Lucky Boy
- Max Talks to Me
- Mrs. Crump's Cat
- Orville: A Dog Story
- So, What's it Like to be a Cat?
How the program works
HEAR volunteers identify outreach opportunities at schools, libraries, youth groups and other settings, then use the humane education resources offered by United Animal Nations to facilitate storytelling and discussion.
According to one teacher, HEAR volunteer visits with his students "reinforced and deepened their understanding of what it means to be responsible for other living beings."
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Hear volunteers are dedicated to:
- Young people
- Animals
- Literacy
- Community
Upcoming HEAR volunteer training workshops
The HEAR workshop fee is $30 or $40 if purchased with a UAN membership.
Stay informed
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For more information on becoming a HEAR volunteer or to learn when a training workshop comes to your area, please fill out our online interest form.
- If you are interested in staying informed about HEAR and our other humane education initiatives, please sign up to receive our e-mail news (be sure to check the "Humane Education" box).
Additional resources
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