|
BEING A VOLUNTEER AT SARA'S SANCTUARY
The volunteers are here to give the animals the love and affection they deserve. Being a volunteer is a great way to be a part of a loving community that cares for its injured, neglected, and abused animals who cannot care for themselves. Volunteers do not have to have any specialized skills other then a Love of Animals. The Sanctuary holds a strict policy of good hygiene to ensure the health of its animals. All of our work here is cleaning the animals' housing areas, ground maintenance, along with feeding and changing waters.
The following list of rules has been adopted by Sara's Sanctuary for the health and well-being of our residents and the volunteers whose help we couldn't operate without.
-
Volunteers must 18 years of age - sorry, there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
-
The volunteer program is a 6-month commitment, and minimum of four hours, one day per week.
- Sara's Sanctuary is a drug-free, smoke-free sanctuary. There is NO smoking on the sanctuary grounds.
-
Volunteers must be reliable, and be at the Sanctuary on time for shift they have committed to. The animals well-being depend on the diligent cleaning, careful feeding, and appropriate interaction of their volunteer.
VOLUNTEER DAYS AND TIMES:
Monday through Saturday is open for volunteer shifts.
Time - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
VOLUNTEER DUTIES:
Sara’s Sanctuary is comprised of an all-volunteer staff - all volunteers are equal. The only skills a volunteer needs are a love of animals and a commitment of time.
Many of the animals residing at Sara’s Sanctuary have endured either neglect or injury during their lifetime, so being able to trust is a big issue for them. Because of this, we ask that all volunteers make a 6-month commitment when they consider volunteering at Sara’s Sanctuary. It takes time for the animals to adjust to new people who they must depend on for their care and feeding.
ANIMAL CARE POSITIONS:
(Volunteers that work one-on-one with the animal)
This shift requires a minimum of one four-hour shift per week. Volunteer shifts begin promptly at 9 AM, Monday through Saturday. Not only do the animals depend on you, but other volunteers depend on you to be reliable and responsible when considering this shift.
The Sanctuary animals need care 365 days a year - wet, cold, miserable days, rain or shine. If this is not the volunteer position for you, or if you are not use to getting COlD & DIRTY, please think carefully before you make the commitment to this part of volunteering.
The Sanctuary also has openings that do not require four hours a week commitment . Below is a list of the following areas:
Animal food preparation
Grounds maintenance
Carpentry, plumbing, or electrical projects
Clerical work
Running local errands - to pick up food or supplies, laundry, and general housekeeping duties.
If you want a truly rewarding experience and can make a commitment of your time, we would be happy to have you join our team. Download a copy of our Volunteer Application, complete and mail it to Sara’s Sanctuary, P.O. Box 147, Redmond, WA 98073. Again, we require all volunteers be a minimum of 18 years of age. Sara’s Sanctuary is drug-free and smoke-free environment.
Food Preparation:
(Cutting up fresh fruit and vegetables)
This job includes picking up the food at the store, bagging up the fresh meat for the weeks supply, cooking up chicken and beef (for the animals who require this as a part of their dietary needs to be healthy), washing the dishes that the food is stored in, and cleaning the farm house kitchen where the animals food is prepared.
If you are ready to make that commitment, please fill out the Volunteer Application. Once we receive your application, a volunteer coordinator will call you to set up an interview.
If you would like to apply for a volunteer shift, click here to obtain the application, and mail it to Sara's Sanctuary at:
P.O. Box 147
Redmond, WA 98073
|
