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6 people are interested
Animal Feeding Volunteer (Feed our farm's animals!)
ORGANIZATION: CULTIVATE CARE FARMS
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6 people are interested

Who we are:
Cultivate Care Farms is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents through outpatient Farm-Based mental health counseling and community outreach. Our mission is to empower clients and the community in realizing their mental health goals through Farm-Based Therapy, wellness programming, and community outreach.
Volunteering:
We are looking for volunteers to feed our herd on weekends and weekday mornings! Specifically, Saturdays (AM & PM) and Sunday afternoons, Monday/Tuesday mornings a few times per month. On-site we have alpacas, sheep, goats (including 5 babies!), about 30 chickens, two ducks, a turkey, three guinea pigs, a bunny, a tortoise, and four cats. We ask that every volunteer take at least two feedings per month (most volunteers prefer the same time weekly).
Volunteer requirements:
Volunteers must be comfortable pushing a wheelbarrow or pulling a cart, lifting hay and grain, pulling a hose in the summer, carrying jugs of water in the winter to water animals, and bending down/reaching up. Volunteers must also be comfortable working outside in rain or shine, and wearing appropriate clothing at all times (weather-appropriate gear, closed-toed shoes at all times on-site). Volunteers must have the Slack app installed on their smartphone, carry their phone on them at all times, and read Slack updates prior to every shift. Volunteers must be dependable and reliable, as the animals depend on you to be fed! You must be able to lift 20 lbs. Ideally, volunteers are fast learners, though previous farm or animal experience is preferred!
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About CULTIVATE CARE FARMS
Location:
401 MAIN ST, BOLTON, MA 01740, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Cultivate Care Farms, Inc. is to operate, maintain, and expand Care Farming for humans and animals to heal and grow therapeutically through mental health, wellness, and community outreach programming.
Description
Cultivate Care Farms is a non-profit committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents through Farm-Based Therapy. Clinical services are available for individuals and groups. We also offer community wellness programming throughout the year.
Vision
Cultivate Care Farms, Inc. is committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents through Farm-Based Therapy. As pioneers in the Farm-Based Therapy model, Cultivate Care Farms endeavors to establish Farm-Based Therapy as a recognized form of mental health treatment comparable to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Cultivate Care Farms strives to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space to promote wellness for all people and to destigmatize mental health support.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
401 Main StreetBolton, MA 01740
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2025
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Min. 2 feedings per month
- Comfortable pushing wheelbarrow, lifting hay/grain, pulling hose in summer, carrying jugs of water in winter to water animals, bending down/reaching up, ok working in rain/shine/cold/heat, able to lift 20lbs, reliable, have Slack on smartphone