Farm Sanctuary Volunteer Opportunities

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Looking for a way to give back to your community and develop new skills?

Look no further than our volunteer program opportunities! We welcome anyone who is passionate about making a positive impact, regardless of their prior experience. Our team provides top-notch training so you can feel confident and prepared to contribute your time and energy. Join us today and discover the rewarding experience of helping others.

Program Volunteer Opportunities

Attention animal lovers! We are looking for motivated and organized individuals who possess the following skills and attributes:

- Self-starter with a can-do attitude

- Strong communication skills in English

- High level of integrity and commitment

If you fit this description, we would like to hear from you. Join our team and thrive in a positive environment where your skills will be valued. Apply today!

About Volunteering With Us

Our program is seeking dedicated volunteers to help us provide consistent and loving care for our furry friends. You’ll be essential to our organization’s success as a program volunteer. Committing to weekly or bi-monthly shifts, you’ll have the opportunity to impact the lives of animals in need. Shifts are available Seven days a week, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. New volunteers are kindly asked to commit to six months of service. Join us in making a difference and apply to volunteer today!

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you passionate about animals? Then you have the talents and skills BDFS is looking for! Join us in our mission to continue providing exceptional care for our furry and feathered friends. Here are a few ways you can get involved and make a difference:

Barn Care Team

Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Join our Barn Team as an Animal Care Giver! You’ll have the chance to feed, water, and provide compassionate care to the animals at our Sanctuary. Plus, you’ll also assist with cleaning and maintaining their enclosures. Make a difference in the lives of these animals and become a cherished team member. Apply now!

Facilities:

Attention all facility managers and groundskeepers! Providing a comfortable and safe environment for residents and visitors is crucial. Let’s work together to prioritize the maintenance of our facilities and grounds.

Gardening & Horticulture:

Are you looking for a fulfilling outdoor job? How about maintaining and caring for farm flowerbeds and garden areas? You’ll get to work with beautiful plants and help cultivate a thriving environment. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with nature and make a difference in your community!

Events:

Searching for a fun and fulfilling way to volunteer? Join the Farm Sanctuary events team! Whether you’re interested in joining the planning committee, helping to procure items, setting up, or assisting on-site, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. From open houses and parades to fundraisers and vegan potlucks, you can make a meaningful impact while having a great time. Join us and help spread the word about the importance of animal welfare!

Office and Administrative Support

As you may know, farm sanctuaries rely heavily on the support of volunteers to help with administrative tasks. Whether responding to emails, organizing paperwork, or entering data, your time and effort can significantly impact our non-profit organization’s success. By lending your skills to these tasks, you’ll contribute to a more significant cause and help to ensure the well-being of farm animals in need. Join us in making a difference today!

Social media:

Are you looking for a challenging and creative role in content creation and social media management? Look no further! We’re seeking individuals passionate about creating engaging content who can strategize and execute across multiple channels. This is a fantastic opportunity for out-of-the-box thinkers eager to take on an ongoing position and make a real impact. Join our team today and take your skills to the next level!

Philosophy of Volunteer Engagement

Volunteers at Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary are essential to our success and sustainability as a non-profit community resource. Our volunteers are more than helpers and assistants; they are the vital supportive force that allows us to continue to provide the animals with the best care possible. We appreciate their talents, skills, energy, and passion as they help us achieve our mission. Our volunteers are our partners, allowing us to achieve a level of service that would otherwise not be possible.

We aim to help our volunteers feel engaged by providing a meaningful, satisfying, and fun experience with recognition, opportunities for social engagements, and personal growth.

We believe in creating a safe and inclusive space for all members to connect, learn, and grow together. Whether experienced or just starting, your unique perspective is valuable to us. Let’s build a supportive network and make meaningful connections. See you there!

Mission Statement

Our goal is to rescue and rehabilitate farm animals and to educate and inspire the public about their care and welfare. We provide a lifelong sanctuary for our adopted animals with veterinary care, proper feeding, environment enrichment, and love while giving people without contact with farm animals a hand on experience. We offer learning programs for children and teens, helping them to connect and build emotional and mental well-being through the human-animal bond. You can directly apply at https://www.blackdawg.org/volunteer.

About Us

Black Dawg Farm and Sanctuary started in 2014 with two horses from the kill pen; it has since grown and evolved. We are in Rainier, Washington, on ten beautiful acres of farmland in Thurston County. We are a farm animal sanctuary providing a lifelong home to the animals.

We are a true sanctuary; we do not adopt out any animals.

Many animals are not considered adoptable due to age, the nature of injuries, and psychological and emotional trauma. This is their last chance for a home where they are loved, cared for, and allowed to be happy individuals.

We receive the animals through other animal rescue agencies, the sheriff’s department, abandonment, and owners who can no longer care for them.

We are making a difference in the community through education and awareness. Our Vision and mission guide us in everything we do and how we will continue to proceed in the future.

Besides being a farm animal sanctuary, we are an educational learning center- teaching the public about animal ownership’s social and ethical responsibility. We do this thru educational tours, hands-on learning, and hosting professionals who are experts in their field- come and speak. We believe that the human-animal bond is crucial to mental health and well-being. These once-unwanted animals can teach us about love, empathy, and much more.

REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check
• Children must be at least 14 years of age to volunteer independently.
• Must attend Orientation, Initial Training, and three mentor sessions.
• Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours, at least two days a month-a time commitment of at least six (6) months.
• Sense of humor, patience, and passion for animals.
• Those over 18 years of age must be able to pass a background check.