Volunteer
Running an animal sanctuary requires a lot of labor and work. No experience needed. Chores at the animal sanctuary can vary depending on the farm angels' needs, but they often include giving food and water, cleaning living spaces, and general maintenance around the farm sanctuary. Volunteer opportunities are by APPOINTMENT ONLY, so please ensure to contact us for additional information!
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering has the benefit of being surrounded and the chance to interact with the farm angels. It is good for emotional, physical, and mental health. It has been scientifically proven that spending time with animals helps lower your stress levels and blood pressure!
You can also gain professional and life experiences. By volunteering, you develop new skills as well as building upon your own strengths. This also helps with resume building! The more skills and job experience you have on your resume, the more desirable you are to an employer. Along the same lines as your resume, being a volunteer also builds your list of references.
Lastly, the farm angels are seeking what we seek. They want to be warm, not cold. They want to be safe, not vulnerable and unprotected. They want to be seen, heard, and loved, not invisible. They want to be themselves, not somebody else. They want to forget the pain of their pasts, and with your help they can!
Things To Keep In Mind
Dress Appropriately
Wear jeans or comfortable pants, t-shirt, and closed footwear that you won't mind getting dirty. The farm angels are very friendly and most aren't shy to welcome you to the sanctuary.
Leave your jewelry, especially loose and dangly earrings, at home.
If you have long hair, it is recommended having it pulled back. Some of the farm angels may mistake pony tails or long hair for rope toys.
Bringing gloves, hats, water, and other items to help protect you from the Arizona elements is also highly encouraged.
For safety purposes, entry will NOT be allowed for those with flip flops or attire that is not fit for volunteer work on a farm sanctuary.
Age of Volunteers
We welcome volunteers since help is always needed and appreciated at Farm Angels Sanctuary.
AGE RESTRICTION: Volunteers must be 10 years of age or older.
Volunteers between 10 and 18 years old MUST be accompanied by a guardian, relative, or sponsor over the age of 18 years old.
To volunteer, one will certify that he/she/they is physically fit for this activity, and has/have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. Additionally, one will certify that there are no health-related reasons and/or problems, which preclude participation in this activity.
While Volunteering, Please Refrain From Using Electronic Devices
The farm angels are very friendly and most aren't shy to welcome you to the sanctuary. They are always excited to welcome new visitors and may potentially climb, jump, or run with joy unexpectantly. With that said, it's not safe for volunteers to be distracted while working on the sanctuary.
If you need to use an electronic device (i.e. cellular phone), please go to the front of the property.
This is for the safety on YOU and our farm angels.
PHOTOS - After all activities are complete, the opportunity for photos are available.
Please ensure you're on time and remain committed to volunteer time
When you volunteer to help us here, please ensure you remain committed and are available to at the requested date and time.
Effort and coordination have been made based on your request(s), so failure to show has a negative impact to our staff and the farm angels. We understand unforeseen situations occur, but please be considerate and give at least a 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
Failure to show at volunteer time once confirmed by the staff can result in loss of privileges with Farm Angels Sanctuary.
Interested in Volunteering?
Please use the "Request to Volunteer" form below to submit date(s)/time(s) you are interested in volunteering. A staff member will contact you shortly to confirm availability for your requested date(s)/time(s). To ensure your volunteer time runs smoothly, we highly encourage members to complete the "Accident Waiver and Release of Liability" form prior to their scheduled volunteer date(s)/time(s). The form as well as completion instructions can be found after the "Request to Volunteer" section.
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form
To ensure your volunteer time runs smoothly, we highly encourage members to complete the "Accident Waiver and Release of Liability" form prior to their scheduled volunteer date(s)/time(s).
Instructions
Paperless Options (eco-friendly):
Based upon your available computer software programs, please select and download the "Accident Waiver and Release of Liability" form in either Microsoft Word or Google Docs format. Then fill in required fields and sign.
To electronically sign/initial in Microsoft Word, please use the pen/draw function. To electronically sign/initial in Google Docs, please use the draw/scribble function
Once required fields and signatures/initials are complete, save the form then email them to farmangelssanctuary@gmail.com
Paper Option:
Based upon your available computer software programs, please select the "Accident Waiver and Release of Liability" form in either Microsoft Word or Google Docs format
Then download and print the "Accident Waiver and Release of Liability"
In black or blue ink, please complete the required fields and sign
Once required fields and signatures/initials are complete, please ensure to bring the form with you on your scheduled date(s)/time(s)