Volunteer
Paddington's Farm would not be possible without the help from our network of volunteers! With a variety of tasks and volunteer schedules available, your volunteer experience can be tailored to what suits you best.
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Click here to fill out our contact form to express interest in volunteering!
Types of Volunteers
Ongoing
Ongoing volunteers keep a regular (but flexible!) schedule, working set shifts and/or completing set activities.
Volunteers are welcome to volunteer for a short term. This option works well for students with volunteer assignments or who are looking for school break activities.
Larger farm projects such as painting or building animal housing are great for those who want to come just for the day and make great group activities!
Both unskilled and skilled volunteers are contacted when special projects or issues arise, such as animal housing construction or emergency medical issues.
Single Visit
Short-term
As-needed
Volunteer Activities
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Animal Care
Animal care volunteers play a vital role in keeping our residents healthy and happy. Tasks include feeding, refilling water, cleaning enclosures, and providing enrichment. Because animals thrive on routine and familiarity, this role is best suited for regular or short-term volunteers who can commit to a consistent schedule. Whether it's for a few weeks or long-term, your presence helps build trust and ensures quality care.
Gardening
Our organic garden provides fresh produce for both the animal residents and human caregivers and a serves as a peaceful space to relax. Volunteers help with fertilizing, watering, weeding, harvesting, and general upkeep of the space. Volunteers are invited to pick a share of the harvest at the end of their shifts as a thank you for their support!
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Building & Maintenance
Building and maintenance projects are perfect for single-visit or as-needed volunteers. Our microsanctuary often needs volunteers to help with building and maintenance projects that keep our animal residents safe and comfortable. From constructing shelters and repairing fencing to improving drainage and maintaining enclosures, your skills can make a big difference. Handiness with tools is helpful but not required--just a willingness to learn and lend a hand!
Behind-the-Scenes Support
Not all sanctuary work happens in the barn! Our behind-the-scenes volunteers help keep everything running smoothly. Tasks may include social media management, content creating, donor outreach, event planning, preparing grant applications, data entry, and more. This is a great fit for detail-oriented volunteers who prefer flexible or remote opportunities. Whether you have a knack for storytelling, spreadsheets, or organizing, your skills can make a meaningful impact!
As a thank you, volunteers are welcome to pick from our organic vegetable garden after each shift, and are invited to volunteer brunches, lunches and dinners throughout the year.
