Shadow Volunteer Program
Curious about volunteering at Penny Lane Farm Sanctuary? For a minimum donation of $20, enrol in our Shadow Volunteer Program. This immersive experience allows you to witness our impactful work firsthand and determine if joining our team aligns with your passion!
This concise 12-hour program consists of 4 shadow shifts from 9AM - 12PM on a day that suits your schedule each week or bi-week. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll have the chance to apply for our Animal Caretaker Program if you're eager to continue your journey with us!
4 EASY STEPS TO ENROL
Feel free to send an email to PLFSvolunteers@gmail.com if you have any questions prior to enroling!
STEP #1
CREATE YOUR VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT
STEP #2
SIGN UP FOR YOUR FIRST VOLUNTEER SHIFT
Please sign up under "Animal Care Team: Morning Shift" on a day that suits you best! Our volunteer shifts run daily from 9AM -12PM.
Leave a note in the comments saying "first shadow shift" and we will be in touch with you via email prior to your first shift :)
DONATE YOUR ENROLMENT FEE (MINIMUM $20)
STEP #3
STEP #4
DIVE IN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR FIRST SHIFT
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear comfortable, active and weather appropriate attire that you don't mind getting dirty (it's a a farm!)
WHAT TO BRING
Bring water to stay hydrated and work gloves if you have any! Feel free to bring in fresh lettuce or frozen peas/carrots/corn as a treat for the animals in their morning breakfasts :)
WHERE TO PARK
When you first arrive at the sanctuary, look for the driveway nestled between the forest with a little library by the entrance. Drive all the way down the driveway. You can park at the end by the house just before the hill.
WHERE TO MEET
Walk up the hill and wait by the gate. Larry the sanctuary co-owner and other volunteers will meet you there there around 9AM. Make sure to introduce yourself as a new volunteer in the Shadow Program :)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Larry will first show you how to check in/out at the kiosk to log your volunteer hours (12 hours to complete the program). You'll then be given a little tour around the farm to meet our farm friends. Finally, you'll be assigned a more experienced volunteer to shadow for your first shift. You'll learn in depth about our daily routine of caring for 180+ animals! Please note the work is generally physical in nature.
**or donate cash in person**