Orientation 1 is the first of 2 trainings required for becoming a Shelter Volunteer.
Shelter Volunteers are responsible for helping us maintain a clean and safe living space for our rescued farmed animal residents. This vital task involves mucking out manure and bedding from indoor and outdoor areas. It is a physically demanding chore requiring lifting, hauling, bending, twisting, raking, shoveling, etc.. We ask that you only volunteer if you are capable of lifting up to 40lbs.
Dress for the weather (layers, layers, layers!), clothes that can and will get wet and dirty.
Sturdy, closed-toed shoes required. Many volunteers wera hiking shoes/boots or rain/muck boots, you will almost certainly step in some poop! Waterproof footwear is usually best. Because of the current Avian Flu situation, volunteers are asked to wear boots exclusively reserved for their time at Barn. If this is not possible, your shoes/boots MUST NOT be worn in areas frequented by waterfowl, chickens, turkeys, etc. (parks, farms, other sanctuaries). All clothing worn to Barn must be cleaned in between visiting any of the above areas.
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We do have some volunteer snacks available, but we ask if you bring your own food that it does not contain any animal products or byproducts out of respect for our animal residents (meat, cheese, egg, honey, etc). Also a reusable water bottle is a good idea.
After completing both Orientation 1 and Orientation 2, volunteers will be able to sign up for regular shifts as a Shelter Volunteer.
- We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2, 2-hour shifts per month.
- We depend on shelter volunteers to complete these important daily tasks and ask that you only volunteer if you have reliable transportation to get you to your shifts.
- Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
During Orientation 1 you will get an introduction to Barn Sanctuary and get started helping out with cleaning tasks.
