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Volunteer at the Farm

Like the idea of spending time in the country, gathering with like-minded people for a worthy cause, and hanging out with lovable critters all in the same day? Why not have your veggies and eat them too by signing up for a Volunteer Work Party at Farm Sanctuary's New York or California Shelter.

Work Party Goals
The Farm Sanctuary Volunteer Work Party provides compassionate folks with a fun, positive opportunity to meet new friends, pitch in with chores and projects, spend time with rescued farm animals, and learn more about our sanctuaries and efforts to protect animals from abuse.

Work Party Chores
Work party chores and projects are determined according to our greatest and most timely needs. All work party days are devoted to activities that help us operate our sanctuaries, contribute to the success of our education and visitor programs, and further our campaign and fundraising efforts on behalf of farm animals. Farm chores and projects may include activities such as shelter maintenance and beautification (i.e., cleaning, raking, painting, or gardening) or administrative activities like stuffing envelopes. Work party chores are not glamorous and may be physically demanding and/or repetitious; however, every task assists us with carrying out our daily mission of rescuing, protecting and caring for farm animals in need.

Work Party Logistics

• Volunteer Work Parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, from April through November.
• Due to hazardous and unpredictable weather, volunteer work parties will not take place in December, January, February, and March.
• Work parties begin at 9 a.m. with a mandatory volunteer orientation and end at 4 p.m.
• All volunteers receive a complimentary tour of Farm Sanctuary during their visit.
• All volunteers are also invited to join Farm Sanctuary staff for light snacks and a question-and-answer session at the conclusion of their day.
• Due to the nature of shelter work, we may not be able to accommodate large groups of 6 or more. Large groups will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Underage Volunteers
For important safety reasons, young adults (ages 12 to 17) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to work inside any animal housing barns.

Children under 12 are not allowed to volunteer on the farm.

Work Party Sign-up
If you are interested in participating in a Volunteer Work Party, please help us learn more about you and any special skills you would like to share by filling out a volunteer application. After we receive your application, one of Farm Sanctuary's volunteer coordinators will contact you directly about signing up for an upcoming work party.

If you would like additional information about our Volunteer Work Party opportunities, please email dwalker@farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225 ext. 274.

Want to become more involved in other activist efforts like this one? Join Farm Sanctuary's Advocacy Campaign Team today!

Volunteer in New York City

Farm Sanctuary is now seeking volunteers to help with our campaigns efforts in New York City! We're looking for volunteers to help out with outreach, literature drops and other special projects throughout the city.

For more information about volunteering in New York City, please e-mail David Benzaquen or call him at 917-637-0650.

If you are interested in getting even more involved, consider applying to be NYC Outreach intern. For more information about internships in New York City, and for an internship application, please click here or call our main office at 607-583-2225.

Attention Animal Advocates! Below you'll find volunteer opportunities for various upcoming conferences and other tabling opportunities. For a full list of volunteer opportunities, please sign up for our Advocacy Campaign Team. Also check out our recent action alerts and our activist tips. For more information on getting further involved with Farm Sanctuary's outreach efforts, contact Jasmin Singer at activist@farmsanctuary.org.