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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
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Operations and HR Forum
Community • 7 membersThe Operations Forum is a dedicated space for animal shelter operations teams to connect, discuss current topics, and exchange ideas. Collaborate with peers to tackle challenges, share insights, and enhance the daily management of shelters.
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Volunteer Forum
Community • 375 membersThe Volunteer Forum is a space for volunteer coordinators, managers and directors. Share insights, ask questions, and collaborate to create a thriving and sustainable volunteer taskforce.
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Animal Care and Behaviour Community Forum
Community • 7 membersThe Animal Care and Behaviour Forum is a supportive space for animal care professionals to connect, share resources, ask questions, and exchange insights to enhance care and improve outcomes for animals in a shelter setting.
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Shelter and Community Medicine Forum
Community • 7 membersThe Shelter Medicine Forum is a space for veterinary teams in animal shelters to connect, share resources, ask questions, and exchange insights. Collaborate with peers to advance animal care and support in a trusted and supportive environment
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National Animal Emergency Response Network
Community • 8 membersThis is a collaborative space for animal welfare professionals and allies to share strategies, coordinate responses, and strengthen efforts to protect animals and communities in need during crises, such as natural disasters.
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Marketing, Communications and PR Forum
Community • 7 membersThe Humane Canada Marketing Forum is a dynamic space to share ideas, strategies, and trends in nonprofit marketing. Collaborate with peers across Canada, ask questions, and exchange best practices to amplify your organization's reach and impact.