Events
For the safety of our staff and rescued animals, we do not allow drop-in visits. We are only open to the public during scheduled events and tours. Learn more about tours.
Please note: We are stroller, wheelchair, and walker accessible. We are unable to accommodate companion animals or service animals on the property. All visitors must follow all Health & Safety Guidelines and sign a waiver.
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Volunteer Orientation May 12
We are always seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are able to commit to one shift per week.
Volunteer Guidelines
Must be Age 15 or older
Caring and compassionate attitude
Ability to work around animals
Must commit to at least 1 shift per week
Volunteers can help with
Farm Chores or Special Needs/Bunny Room 9-Noon
Produce pick ups - Shaws or Hannaford in South Burlington between 8-9AM
Please note Wear clothes to be outside. Boots are necessary for the sanctuary. If you have farm animals at home or go to other barns, please wear shoes that have not been exposed to those barns.
Examples of Volunteer Tasks
Clean stalls and animal areas
Fill hay bags
Fill water buckets & troughs/scrub if needed
Clean buckets, dishes, bowls etc.
Chop and prep produce for animals
Provide special needs care for animals
Pick up produce from local groceries
Prep for events
Sign the volunteer waiver: WAIVER HERE
Volunteer Orientation May 23
We are always seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are able to commit to one shift per week.
Volunteer Guidelines
Must be Age 15 or older
Caring and compassionate attitude
Ability to work around animals
Must commit to at least 1 shift per week
Volunteers can help with
Farm Chores or Special Needs/Bunny Room (9-Noon)
Produce pick up - Shaws or Hannaford in South Burlington (8-9AM)
Please note Wear clothes to be outside. Boots are necessary for the sanctuary. If you have farm animals at home or go to other barns, please wear shoes that have not been exposed to those barns.
Examples of Volunteer Tasks
Clean stalls and animal areas
Fill hay bags
Fill water buckets & troughs/scrub if needed
Clean buckets, dishes, bowls etc.
Chop and prep produce for animals
Pick up produce from local groceries
Prep for events
Sign the volunteer waiver: WAIVER HERE
Volunteer Orientation June 9
We are always seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are able to commit to one shift per week.
Volunteer Guidelines
Must be Age 15 or older
Caring and compassionate attitude
Ability to work around animals
Must commit to at least 1 shift per week
Volunteers can help with
Farm Chores or Special Needs/Bunny Room (9-Noon)
Produce pick up - Shaws or Hannaford in South Burlington (8-9AM)
Please note Wear clothes to be outside. Boots are necessary for the sanctuary. If you have farm animals at home or go to other barns, please wear shoes that have not been exposed to those barns.
Volunteer Tasks
Clean stalls and animal areas
Fill hay bags, water buckets, & troughs
Clean buckets, dishes, bowls, troughs etc.
Chop and prep produce for animals
Pick up produce from local groceries
Sign the volunteer waiver: WAIVER HERE
Beer & Vegan Burgers with Lawson's Finest Liquids
Bring your favorite flannel and the family for this fun event!
After-School Program (Fall 2025)
Children age 9 to 12 will spend Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 with us and the animals learning about sanctuary life and animal welfare
Ice Cream Social with Ben & Jerry’s
Meet the animals and enjoy ice cream from the Ben & Jerry’s truck
Toddler Story Hour & Sanctuary Tour
Enjoy a beautiful morning at the Sanctuary hearing a few farm based stories and touring our Sanctuary to meet some of our residents at MMFS. This is a great introduction to MMFS or enjoy coming back for a return visit.
SOLD OUT An Evening at the Sanctuary - Wine & Cheesecake
SOLD OUT Wine and cheesecake tasting at the sanctuary - Shelburne Vineyard & Vermont Cheeseless. Following by meeting the animals
Toddler Story Hour & Sanctuary Tour
Enjoy a beautiful morning at the Sanctuary hearing a few farm based stories and touring our Sanctuary to meet some of our residents at MMFS. This is a great introduction to MMFS or enjoy coming back for a return visit.
Ice Cream Social with Ben & Jerry’s
Meet the animals and enjoy ice cream from the Ben & Jerry’s truck
Children’s Storytime and Sanctuary Tour
Come with your little one to read a story and meet the animals
Children’s Storytime and Sanctuary Tour
Come with your little one to read a story and meet the animals
After-School Program (Spring 2025)
Children 9 and Older can come spend Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 with us and the animal crew

