Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is based on a private farm seven kms outside the village of Greyton. It offers a permanent home for rescued, orphaned, sick, abused or retired farm animals where their every need is met for the rest of their natural lives. Vets attend the farm regularly and every individual is named, known and given all that they need for a full and happy life, including lots of cuddles and love.
The animals, currently numbering 210, comprise pigs, sheep, goats, cows, geese, chickens and a duck. We also have 6 dogs and 6 cats. The sanctuary gives our farm animals a chance to communicate to visitors how special they are, how they want to live and to enjoy their natural behaviours for their normal lifespan.
We live off the grid in our self-built, straw bale homes. Volunteers become part of our family with full access to the founder’s house where you can relax, cook meals, chat or just enjoy the spectacular views.
We are particularly keen to welcome volunteers who are headed for, or already in, a career working with animals but we welcome anybody with a passion for animals. We do ask for a commitment to following a vegan lifestyle whilst at the Sanctuary as we do not bring any animal products on to the farm out of respect for our residents! Because of the huge risks we are unable to accept smokers. Volunteers should allow for an expense of up to US$5 to purchase their own food.
Help Needed
Animal feeding and caring, gardening, general help and cleaning of paddocks and shelters.
We also look for: Ability to work in all weather conditions (it can get very hot in South Africa in the summer months – November to March), ability to perform strenuous physical labour and heavy lifting, willingness to follow detailed Animal Sanctuary’s work protocols, commitment to our goals and programmes. It is essential that volunteers are very tidy and well organised as our animals’ health depends on strict hygiene, regular cleaning and prompt clearing up of feed bowls etc. Previous animal care experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with farm and/or country life is also an asset – city dwellers need to be flexible! Volunteers need to be fairly fluent in the English language as we rely on accurate understanding of instructions so that the animals’ safety is not compromised.
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