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 9:00 am to Noon
Produce pick ups
Daily pick ups from Shaw’s or Hannaford in South Burlington 9:00 am
What to wear: 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
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