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LEAP is a student internship program that is a wonderful alternative to traditional agriculture student programs. It focuses on teaching the next generation of change makers on ways to effectively care for animals and the planet. Students learn hands on skills, coupled with curriculum designed to help them tackle a wide array of eco issues. Consider signing up your student today!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Please see some info below for FAQs!
Who:
All 9th-12th Grade Students were welcome to apply!
When:
Registration is open May 1st - August 1st 2025
Acceptance Notifications August 14th
First Day of Class:
Saturday September 6th (Time slots TBD)
(Every first Saturday of the month thereafter.)
We will accept the five (5) most eligible students into the program based on application response.
Click below to register.
Our Instructors
Kaitlin
Instructor Kaitlin has worked the last three years at The Good Shepherd as a volunteer, team lead and board member. She currently serves as the Sanctuary Treasurer and helps oversee volunteer programs.
Kaitlin has a bachelor's degree in business and has 4 years experience as a youth camp counselor. Kaitlin went Vegan in March of 2016.
When not at The Sanctuary, Kaitlin can be found spending time with her 6 cats, trying new food and recipes and working in her garden.
Elle
Instructor Elle is the founder of The Good Shepherd Animal Sanctuary. She has worked in Animal Advocacy and Rescue for 17 years. Before founding The Good Shepherd, Elle spent two years as a church youth leader and a nanny to a family for a 2 year old. She has been Vegan since 2007.
She works at the family business Lead Foot Customs which specialized in pre 1970's automobiles and fabrication. Elle is the main caretaker at the sanctuary.
When not working at The Good Shepherd, Elle enjoys camping with family and attending car shows, photography and live music shows.
Logan
Instructor Logan has volunteered the last year with The Good Shepherd Animal Sanctuary. He has been ethically vegan since 2019, loves finding new vegan dessert recipes to make for friends and family.
Logan graduated from BGSU with a business and marketing bachelors degree, and he spent 4 years working for campus residence life in many roles: Resident Advisor, Learning Community Student Mentor, and Summer Camp Advisor.
Outside of the animal sanctuary, Logan enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and dog. You’ll see them hiking trails and collecting Lego together.
Schedule and Classes
Curriculum Classes and Workshops:
First LEAP Class: Saturday September 6th 2025
Saturday October 4th 2025
Saturday November 1st 2025
Saturday December 6th 2025
Saturday January 3rd 2025
Saturday February 7th 2025
Saturday March 7th 2025
Saturday April 4th 2025
Saturday May 2nd 2025
Final Project Day: Saturday June 6th 2025
Volunteer Hours Available Every Saturday 12-4 PM after initial curriculum class.
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