Volunteer

We are always seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help at Merrymac Farm Sanctuary!

Guidelines

• Age 15 or older

• Caring and compassionate attitude

• Ability to work around animals

• Animal Care Volunteers should commit to at least 1 shift per week

Shifts Available:

• Farm Chores/General Animal Care

  • Shifts are available daily from 9am - noon

• Classroom/Bunnies/Special Needs Animals

  • Shifts are available daily from 10 am - noon

• Produce Pick up from Hannaford or Shaw’s in South Burlington

  • Shifts are available daily. Pick ups by 10 am

Examples of Volunteer tasks:

• Clean Horse Stalls

• Sweep/Rake Barn

• Filly Water Buckets & Troughs/Scrub if Needed

• Fill Hay Bags/Hay Feeders

• Help Clean Animal Dishes

• Clean Goat, Pig, or Sheep Areas

• Brush Goats and Give them Love

• Take Sheep for a Walk and Give Them Love

• Clean Donkey Area

• Take a Horse on a Walk

• Give Cows Love and Treats (thru the fence)

• Groom a Horse if Trained

• Help in The Classroom with Rabbit Care, Bird Care, etc

• Brush and Give Bunnies Love

• Chop Produce for Animal Feeding

• Pick Up Un-Sold Produce from the Grocery Store

How to get started

Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation below or on our Events Page. At orientation, you will get an introduction to the sanctuary and an opportunity to discuss how you can help. Please be sure to sign our waiver prior to visiting the sanctuary. We look forward to meeting you!

Upcoming Orientations

• Tuesday, July 8  11 am

• August 5 11 am

Already a Volunteer?

Sign up for open shifts in VicNet. CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN