VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge! Volunteers are an essential part of our team and play many valuable roles in the day-to-day work at our sanctuary.

  • Volunteer opportunities are listed below, and we have many options that do not require weekly commitments or previous experience.

  • Companion animals, including all dogs, are not allowed at our sanctuary due to the stress and safety considerations of the animals in our care.

  • Volunteers are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled shifts, removing themselves from the schedule if they cannot attend. In the case of a last-minute emergency, we request that volunteers call our office and leave a message at 919-533-4013.

  • Volunteers and staff members work in all weather conditions, rain or shine!

  • All volunteers should arrive and park at our Pavilion forest entrance. Use this address for your GPS: 7432 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Pull into the large gravel road that is next to mailbox #7432. You will see open red gates and a purple parking sign at the entrance. Once parked, enter the Pavilion and follow the walking path that leads to the three small sheds in the center of the sanctuary.

  • Individuals who need to complete Community Service Hours or who would like to arrange for a larger Work Group should contact us via email at: info@piedmontrefuge.org

  • All volunteers must complete a waiver before participating in our programs, which should be filled out prior to the day that you volunteer. Each adult must fill out a waiver individually. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian before volunteering.

ANIMAL HOUSE CLEANING

DESCRIPTION:
We strive to provide our animal residents with beautiful and clean dwellings. Animal House Cleaning is a group job and, therefore, is one of the best ways to meet other Refuge volunteers and community members. It's also a fantastic way to form a deeper connection with our animal residents!

NOTES:

  • Work can get messy, so make sure to wear appropriate shoes (boots) and attire.

  • Cleaning the animal houses is a very physical task - be prepared to do a lot of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, etc.

  • We welcome people ages 18 and up and children ages 10 and up who volunteer alongside a parent or legal guardian.

  • No experience or previous volunteer work is necessary.

  • Each adult must fill out a waiver individually.

Have you filled out our online liability waiver?

 

GENERAL VOLUNTEERING

DESCRIPTION:

Help us provide enrichment, run laundry, chop veggies, organize spaces, and participate in other essential tasks to keep our sanctuary running.

NOTES:

  • We welcome people ages 18 and up and children ages 10 and up who volunteer alongside a parent or legal guardian.

  • No experience or previous volunteer work is necessary.

  • Each adult must fill out a waiver individually.

 

SPECIAL WORK DAYS & EVENTS

DESCRIPTION:
Join us for special work days and events at the Refuge or in our local community. We post these opportunities as they are needed. Each adult must fill out a waiver individually. Check out our upcoming needs:

  • None Available

REPAIRS AT THE REFUGE

DESCRIPTION:

We are always in need of volunteers with experience in construction, general repairs, auto repairs, plumbing, and other handy work. If you have these skills, please email us at info@piedmontrefuge.org to inquire about our current needs.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERING

DESCRIPTION:
Join us in our office to lend a hand with cleaning, running laundry, data entry, inventory, organizing and other needed tasks to help our organization run smoothly!

NOTES:

  • We welcome people ages 14 and up to volunteer in the office.

  • No experience or previous volunteer work is necessary.

  • Each person must fill out a waiver individually.

Have you filled out our online liability waiver?

ANIMAL CARE

DESCRIPTION:
Help us provide care to our animal residents. Activities include feeding, providing water, providing enrichment, and animal socialization. Animal Care volunteers are expected to be capable of working independently and following all provided instructions.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must submit an application and attend training sessions.

  • Upon completion of training sessions, you must be able to work independently.

  • You must commit to a minimum of 3 shifts per month.

  • You must commit to a minimum of 1 year of volunteering.

  • You must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

  • You must be capable of lifting 5-gallon buckets of water, hay bales, and other heavy items.

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.

  • You must be comfortable working with a variety of animals.