Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer:

We are always in need of volunteers. If you would like to contribute to the farm by way of volunteering your time and talents, you can do so by participating in one of the following ways;

o Serve on our board of directors

o Care for the animals

o Help during haying season

o Help with our spring clean up

o Assist with building projects, and with fencing

o Help train the animals

o Sew lap pads for our Reading Bunnies program

o Collect donated items for us, and deliver them to the farm

o Participate in fundraising efforts

o Do web research for us

o Make home made crafts to donate and sell in our gift shop as part of our fundraising campaign

o Locate corporate sponsors for us

o Help research and write our newsletter

o Do photocopying and other office work for us

o Be a photographer for us, we need digital images of our animals on a regular basis

o Help us at public appearances

o Be a guest speaker for us

o Help run our consignment gift shop

o Volunteer Veterinary care services

o Assist with one of our services

1. Pet therapy program

2. Reading bunnies program

3. Group tours, school tours

4. Educational programs

There are many more opportunities that arise on a regular basis, and I need a list of volunteers to call upon for their specific talents.

Training:

Volunteers are initially trained on the job, and supervised by PVHF staff. When the volunteer feels comfortable and PVHF staff feel that the volunteer can function safely, the volunteer may work independently at the farm.

Opportunities:

There are many volunteer opportunities available for people of all ages with all abilities. Some positions allow you to work from home while others require being on site. Some of our programs are held off site, such as our PET THERAPY PROGRAM and our READING BUNNIES PROGRAM. We have positions that physically challenged individuals can participate in as well.

We provide opportunities for vet tech and veterinary students, as well as high school students who are fulfilling volunteer work requirements.

Time commitment:

You can commit to a day or two, or an event, or a month, or a year…. We are so happy to have you regardless of your time limitations.

Hours are flexible.

Recognition:

We provide certificates for 40 plus hours of volunteer work.

Work Experience:

Work experience is not necessary, but helpful.

We provide referral letters for volunteers with over three months of regular volunteer work.

We provide opportunities for vet tech and veterinary students, as well as high school students who are fulfilling volunteer work requirements. Student volunteers are provided with regular feed back and support.

Our Expectations:

Volunteers are expected to complete the assignment they have accepted and perform the job to the best of their ability. Just as you are investing your time in the organization, the organization is investing time and resources in you.

Infection control and safety policies will be adhered to.

There is NO SMOKING on site for fire prevention reasons.

Requirements:

Volunteers working with children and the elderly are required to have a criminal background check through your local police department. Contact your local police department for information on the process and fees. The volunteer is required to pay these fees.

You must have your own transportation.

You must wear suitable attire. A list will be provided during your training specific to the work you are volunteering for.

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