Monthly Work Party
Like the idea of spending time outside, gathering with like-minded people for a worthy cause, and hanging out with lovable animals all in the same day? Sign up for a Monthly Work Party at Farm Sanctuary's Animal Acres.
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
We host our work parties on the second Saturday of each month.
Work parties begin at 10 a.m. with a mandatory volunteer orientation and end at 3 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 a vegan potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share to feed 8.
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
Please note: Thanks to the compassionate community in Los Angeles the monthly work parties are booked until July. Please check back June1 for more information on volunteering in the future.
