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Barn Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Friends of the WNC Nature Center

  • 80 people are interested

If you love that farm smell and don't mind getting a little dirty, this volunteer role is for you!
We need help Monday mornings from 10am-12pm with barn chores.

Tasks Include :
- Cleaning stalls
- Prepping barn animal diets (grain and produce)
- Stuffing hay bags and filling water buckets
- Helping the animals out into the farm area for the day
- Ensuring that guests refrain from bringing food and drink into the barn and do not feed the animals
- Please do not apply if you have a sensitivity to hay or dust

Physical Requirements :
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
- Visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
- Volunteers are subject to adverse environmental conditions

If interested, please visit our website https://wildwnc.org/volunteer for application materials. Completed application materials can be sent to volunteers@wildwnc.org.

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About Friends of the WNC Nature Center

Location:

75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805, US

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Friends of the Western North Carolina Nature Center is to create awareness and provide financial resources, through fundraising and events, in support of the Nature Center.

Description

We are a community group of committed individuals, businesses and grantors who together support the WNC Nature Center with vital funding to provide an enriching and educational experience for visitors and schoolchildren.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

75 Gashes Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28805

(35.57946,-82.49377)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 Hours/Week
  • Ability to lift 30lbs.

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