A compassionate alternative to traditional agricultural programs like 4H and FFA.
LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program designed specifically for middle school and high school students who love animals. LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system.
During the school year for approximately 10 hours per month, students will meet at Pasado’s Safe Haven to care for rescued animals, assist with infrastructure projects, and participate in a humane education curriculum, all culminating in final group presentation and sanctuary tour for family and friends!
2026-2027 Schedule
LEAPers will meet on Saturdays from 10am-3pm at Pasado’s Safe Haven in Monroe, WA. LEAPers will also be required to complete 4 service hours per month during November-June of the session.
Orientation Day: September 19, 2026
Session 1: October 24, 2026
Session 2: November 7, 2026
Session 3: December 5, 2026
Session 4: January 16, 2027
Session 5: February 20, 2027
Session 6: March 20, 2027
Session 7: April 17, 2027
Session 8: May 15, 2027
Session 9: June 26, 2027
2026-2027 applications will close on September 11th, 2026.
During the school year, students will meet for discussion groups, animal and environmental welfare lessons, and on-sanctuary workshops. This will all culminate in a final group presentation and sanctuary tour for family and friends!
2026-2027 Schedule
Leapers will meet on Saturdays from 10am-3pm at Pasado’s Safe Haven in Monroe, WA. Additional volunteer opportunities will be offered but not required.
Orientation Day: September 19, 2026
Session 1: October 24, 2026
Session 2: November 7, 2026
Session 3: December 5, 2026
Session 4: January 16, 2027
Session 5: February 20, 2027
Session 6: March 20, 2027
Session 7: April 17, 2027
Session 8: May 15, 2027
Session 9: June 26, 2027
2026-2027 applications will close on September 11th, 2026.
• Provides a diverse array of learning methods–such as construction projects, basic farmed animal care, and public outreach/education. • Buids skills and confidence in public interface & networking, group leadership & personal leadership, problem solving, and practical hands-on skills. Students will be rewarded with a certificate of completion, letters of recommendation, and be connected with a vast network of nonprofits and mentors. • Families will not be required to pay for expensive feed, animal husbandry equipment, medical costs, and other financial burdens associated with traditional animal ag programs.
LEAPers will participate in monthly lessons and will learn from experts in various animal and environmentally related fields. We will focus on certain topics, such as the ethics of eating, climate change and eco anxiety, farmed animal welfare, and the challenges and solutions related to these topics.
LEAPers attend hands-on workshops organized by Pasado’s Safe Haven including activities such as animal care demonstrations, rewilding projects, habitat clean-up, vegan cooking classes, and more.
LEAPers will demonstrate committee and responsibility by participating in service hours each month ranging from assisting with sanctuary tours and events, helping with public outreach and education, cleaning barns and caring for animals.
The following organizations are participating in the LEAP program.