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41 people are interested
Our Animal Friends need your Love! Helping Hands Animal Volunteer at GLR Animal Sanctuary
ORGANIZATION: GOOD LIFE REFUGE
Please visit the new page to apply.
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41 people are interested
Would you like to get up close and personal with our Alpacas, the Duck Gang, the big and little Pigs, Goats, Turkeys, Chickens and more?
Our first step is on on-site orientation and hands-on training so that you can meet the animals and get a sense for what you can offer the sanctuary and what this opportunity can offer you.
Position: Helping Hands Animal Volunteer (no animal handling experience required)
Website: https://www.goodliferefuge.org/
Location: At the GLR location in Longmont, CO.
Job Type: Volunteer. Minimum of 1 shift per week (2-3 hours) and 6 months commitment. Recurring commitment encouraged. It helps tremendously when our Helping Hands Volunteers are able to contribute on a recurring basis!
Description:
Our Helping Hands Volunteers are the heart and soul of the GLR. Our animals need your love, care and support and fulfilling our mission is only made possible with your help. The more volunteers we have, the more animals that can be rescued and given refuge. Helping Hands Volunteers are responsible for the feeding, health and wellbeing of our animal residents. We need approximately two to four volunteers each shift to assist with animal care-related tasks.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Available shifts are 9 am -12 pm (winter; 8-11am summer) and 4-6pm on a daily basis.
- Species appropriate feeding of our beloved animals.
- Cleaning and filling water dishes and troughs.
- Mucking barns and coops.
- Pasture cleaning.
- Restocking hay/straw/shavings.
- Washing dishes, chopping produce and other kitchen tasks.
Requirements:
- Understanding of and dedication to fulfilling the GLR’s mission and ethics.
- No animal experience required.
- Age Requirement: 18+ years old. Volunteers ages 12-17 will be considered if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- All Helping Hands Volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering at the GLR.
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About GOOD LIFE REFUGE
Location:
13759 N 95TH ST, LONGMONT, CO 80504, US
Mission Statement
The Good Life Refuge believes that animals deserve to be seen as sentient beings. They deserve respect, love and the best treatment and care possible. Our mission is to provide refuge for abused, neglected and at-risk animals, especially farm animals.
Description
Our goals are to provide excellence in care, species appropriate nutrition and housing, and a loving and nurturing environment with mental stimulation and enrichment. Animals that are considered non-adoptable will take residency at the sanctuary and for adoptable animals we will find excellent homes. We are also dedicated to inspire others to a more balanced and compassionate lifestyle by outreach and advocacy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13759 N 95th StLongmont, CO 80504
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2023
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Minimum of four shifts per month (each shift is approximately 1.5-2 hours). Recurring commitment encouraged.