About Weekday AM or PM Animal Feed & Clean Crew

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT: Morning/Evening Feed and Clean Crew

WORKS WITH: Mostly independent position

LOCATION: Onsite – Myakka sanctuary

TIME COMMITMENT: 2-4 hours weekly

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and TRAINING:
In- Person Shadowing

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Distribute food for multiple species of animals accurately
-Replenish & clean water of animals
-Muck Horse stalls
-Remove fecal and urine matter from walkways and animal housing
-General cleaning of walkways and pastures
-Observant and report potential health or behavioral issues to owners
-Willing to complete a task that needs to be done without being asked
-Other responsibilities as requested

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Other volunteers
Sanctuary owners

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
-Must be capable of working outside doing strenuous tasks in Florida weather (rain or shine)
-Must be comfortable working alongside large animals such as horses, ponies and goats
-Must be comfortable working alongside small animals such as guinea pigs, variety of birds, and a variety of reptiles
-Should be capable of bending and stooping repetitively
-Should be capable of lifting 20-40 pound items with some assistance

Application Process

Fill out application on website:
https://farmhousesanctuary.org/volunteer/