As part of this collaboration, Farm Sanctuary has developed, piloted, and recorded two free virtual presentations that meet all requirements for the Girl Scout badges: “Animal Helper” and “Voice for Animals.”

We are thrilled to work alongside The Girl Scouts of America to foster children’s innate empathy toward animals. Find more information and how to request our presentations below.

These inspiring Farm Sanctuary presentations are customized to meet the requirements for Girl Scouts badges. Troop leaders and parents can easily access and use Farm Sanctuary materials to facilitate lessons.

In this free virtual presentation, come meet the rescued animals of Farm Sanctuary while working towards your Animal Helpers badge. Scouts will learn more about the human-animal connection and how our relationship with other animals has changed over time. The presentation gives examples of farm animal hero stories and highlights stories of the emotional connections between our caregivers and the animals. We will also discuss studying animals and learning from them in an ethical way.

Badge requirements covered:

Step 1: Explore the human-animal connection

• Find out how views of animals have changed over centuries

Step 2: Find out how animals keep people safe

• Hear animal hero stories

Step 3: Know how animals help people emotionally

• Hear from our animal caregivers

Step 5: Look up how animals might help us in the future

• Practice being an animal scientist

Download our “Animal Observation Log!”

Join us for a free virtual presentation featuring the rescued animals of Farm Sanctuary to work towards your Voice for Animals badge. Scouts will learn about animals used for farming, modern animal agriculture practices, and ways to advocate for animals used for food. The presentation also covers some career options in farm animal protection.

Badge requirements covered:

Step 1: Find out about careers in animal protection

Step 3: Explore animals in husbandry

• Learn about modern farming practices
• Learn about farm animal breeding

Step 5: Explore an animal issue

• Explore ways to take action for farm animals

Come meet the animals at Farm Sanctuary! Our one-hour guided group tours at our sanctuaries in Watkins Glen, NY and Acton, CA offer the opportunity to meet many of the animals up close, hear their amazing rescue stories, and learn how to help animals used in our food system. At the end of the tour, each Scout will receive a Farm Sanctuary fun patch!