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20 people are interested
Heartland Farm Sanctuary Volunteer Information Session
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Farm Sanctuary
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20 people are interested
Heartland Farm Sanctuary's mission is to provide care for farm animals in need, nurture people through the human-animal bond, and foster respect and kindness toward animals and each other. Join us to learn more about Heartland, it's mission and current volunteer opportunities. Visit http:// www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org/ for more information about our organization.
More opportunities with Heartland Farm Sanctuary
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Heartland Farm Sanctuary
Location:
PO Box 45746, Madison, WI 53744, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide care for farm animals in need, nurture people through the human-animal bond, and foster respect and kindness toward animals and each other.
Description
Heartland Farm Sanctuary, founded in 2009, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless farm animals in Wisconsin, and building connections between animals and vulnerable youth. We created Heartland to provide a safe, peaceful environment where youth and farm animals could come together to heal, grow, and have fun.
Many children today face significant life challenges such as physical, emotional, or cognitive developmental delays, a history of delinquent behavior or other detrimental life choices, and an abusive or otherwise troubling home life. Research has shown that these children can benefit tremendously by taking part in animal-assisted therapeutic activities, such as those programs developed by Heartland using the farm animals we help.
Recognizing the growing and unmet need for farm animal shelters in the state, Heartland Farm Sanctuary strives to create partnerships with Wisconsin’s animal shelters, animal control agencies, farmers, schools, and other organizations to raise awareness of farm animals’ needs and improve their quality of life. These collaborations are the foundation of Heartland’s philosophy of how we can best help these vulnerable creatures. We are proud to be an official partner of Dane County Humane Society, Wisconsin’s second largest animal shelter.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Verona Public Library500 Silent StreetVerona, WI 53593
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2016
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training