Animal care for rescued and endangered animals at The Haven at Skanda

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If you love animals and nature, volunteering at The Haven at Skanda is a serene and beautiful way to make a real difference for rescued animals.

Animal sanctuaries are included in essential services during the COVID-19 crisis, and Skanda is following strict biosecurity and social distancing practices at the farm.

The Haven at Skanda is an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization that receives rescued farm animals from all over the country and provides them with a safe, supportive home to emerge from the abuse and neglect they have survived, and emerge as who they really are.

The animals presently living at Skanda include horses, goats, miniature donkeys, pigs, chickens, and ducks.

Volunteer activities includes feeding meals, mucking stalls and cleaning coops, grooming, and all aspects of nonprofit administration including fundraising, marketing, and special events. We also have gardening opportunities in good weather, and we always need volunteers with tractor and repair/construction experience.

Much of the animal care requires at least some physical strength (lifting bales of hay, carrying buckets of water, mucking stalls) and provides a great workout in beautiful surroundings.

We also offer animal care activities that are physically easier, and we make space for everyone who wants to participate no matter your physical abilities or limitations. Administrative help and fundraising help is always needed. We are all-volunteer and always need donations and fundraising ideas.

Volunteering begins with an information session/orientation, which usually lasts about 90 minutes. Email: ellen@thehavenatskanda.org to sign up for an orientation.

Please note: volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.