Volunteer at Barn

Our shelter team works tirelessly to offer each animal in our care the highest possible quality of life with top-notch medical care and enriched, clean and safe living environments. Help staff keep our barns and coops clean to ensure that each of our residents get to live out the rest of their lives in dignity and comfort. You’ll get the opportunity to enjoy the grounds and spend quality time with all of our rescues. Register to become a shelter volunteer here!

Tours at Barn Sanctuary offer visitors the opportunity to experience the sanctuary first hand. Led by a sanctuary guide, guests will visit each barn and coop on property and have an opportunity to meet each rescued animal species. Our guides will share resident rescue stories and facts about their species' nature, along with their lived experience in the agriculture industry. Dedicated volunteers are needed to assist with public tours, connecting with visitors, answering questions, and most importantly, ensuring the safety of our residents and guests. Register to become a tour volunteer here!

Field trips at Barn Sanctuary offer a unique experience for children in K-8th grades to view our rescued animal residents up close, tour the grounds and facilities, and connect with our mission to create a safe haven where each individual animal is treated with empathy and compassion. We are in need of volunteers that are excited to share our mission with students from our local community. Volunteers will serve as chaperones for groups of students as they navigate the sanctuary with one of our sanctuary guides. They will be responsible for connecting with students, leading a craft or activity, and most importantly, ensuring the safety of our residents and guests. Register to become a field trip volunteer here!

We pride ourselves in being able to grow our own fruits, vegetables and herbs for the residents that call Barn Sanctuary home. These provide nutrients above and beyond what residents can receive from their standard diets along with enrichment to support their mental health and wellbeing. Help us plant and maintain our gardens and enjoy a chance to share the produce with our birds, goats, pigs and many other species! Register to become a garden volunteer here!

Barn Sanctuary hosts two main events each year. Barn Bash is held in May and is a celebration of the beginning of tour season and pasture opening. MOOnster Mash is held in October and celebrates the end of tour season along with the closing of pastures as we gear up for the winter ahead. Volunteers are needed to direct traffic, check in guests, serve food & drinks, host crafts and share information on our residents and their species. Register to become an event volunteer here!

We love hosting groups at Barn Sanctuary. If your corporate group, church group, sports team, etc. would like to get involved in our mission, please reach out to visit@barnsanctuary.org for more information!

Sometimes, folks want to help but can’t commit to regular monthly visits. We totally understand and Volunteer Workdays are made just for you! These days are a great opportunity to connect with other volunteers, attend exclusive volunteer tours, help with specialized projects around the sanctuary and enjoy some delicious plant based food. Register for upcoming workdays here!

Upcoming Volunteer Workdays

4/21 - Earth Day Celebration