YOUR role
In ANIMAL ADVOCACY

When I started the Animal Advocacy Course, I was stuck in a corporate job that felt draining and misaligned with my values. I’d always heard that working in animal protection was too competitive and unrealistic—but AAC changed that. It showed me there’s space for people like me in this movement and that I don’t need permission to pursue meaningful work. Since then, I’ve left my corporate job, completed two fellowships, and started a role that aligns with my ethics and passion for justice. Now, as I study for the LSAT and prepare for law school, I feel confident and supported in my path toward becoming a legal advocate for animals and the environment.

Before taking AAC’s course, I struggled to understand what the movement most needed and how my own skills could make the greatest impact for animals. I wanted clarity on where I could truly add value. Through the course, I gained a much clearer view of the movement and discovered practical ways to apply my background effectively. It equipped me to think strategically about my next steps, ensuring they’re always guided by impact. This course isn’t just for newcomers—it’s a real career boost for anyone in animal advocacy who wants to use their skills as effectively as possible for animals.

Before discovering AAC’s course, my biggest challenge was knowing where and how to channel my skills to truly help animals, I cared deeply, but felt lost in the sea of options. The structured guidance on high-impact strategies, career capital, and overlooked areas like facilitative interventions gave me the clarity I was missing. Now, I feel far more focused and confident about building a career that actually makes a difference for animals, not just one that feels good.

This course is a breath of fresh air, a very warm welcome to this new community. The information is very useful, the curriculum flows together well, and the tone is easygoing and encouraging. It’s clear a lot of work went into the course, and it pays off! It’s really a fantastic introduction to the space, and it gives me confidence that I have a good foundational knowledge of the industry as I outreach to people, attend events, and begin my new career journey.

I learned much more than expected about the movement, with regards to the scale of the problem, donations, and campaign effectiveness. But I also got a lot from the career strategy; it helped me to realise that I don’t have to quit my job and work in a sanctuary!

This course is a great starting point to anyone interested in getting more involved in animal advocacy. You are sure to learn something new, connect with some amazing like-minded people, and find direction and confidence to grow in your animal advocacy journey.