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Volunteer Orientation

We are always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help with the sanctuary.

Volunteer Guidelines:

  • 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 Chore/Animal Care Shifts

    • Daily 9:00 am to Noon

  • Classroom/Bunny/Small Animal Care shifts

    • Daily 10 am to Noon

  • Produce pick ups

    • Daily pick ups from Shaw’s or Hannaford in South Burlington

Examples of Volunteer Tasks

  • Clean stalls

  • Rake common areas

  • Sweep/Leaf blow/Rake

  • Empty water buckets/scrub

  • Fill hay bags/hay feeders

  • Fill water buckets & troughs

  • Fill outside troughs

  • Clean and rake pig areas

  • Give pigs love and belly rubs

  • Do dishes

  • Remove cob webs

  • Clean goat and sheep areas

  • Brush goats and give them love

  • Take sheep for a walk and give them love

  • Walk or groom horses

  • Give cows love and treats (thru the fence)

  • Pick up bowls and help clean up

  • Help in the classroom with Rabbit Care, Bird Care, etc

Sign the volunteer waiver: WAIVER HERE

REGISTER FOR JULY 8 ORIENTATION HERE

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