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This is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing pigs in need and providing the necessary care for our sanctuary animals. Located on Hawaii island, and nestled in the native ohia forest, our sanctuary provides a peaceful respite for animal and human alike. It is our mission to advocate for animal welfare, and practice kindness to all beings. We are 100% volunteer run and always in need of pig cuddlers and care-takers.
This organization was formed out of a need to help pigs in Hawaii. Wild pigs have become a real problem on the islands due to overpopulation. They pose a public health risk and risk to other native plant and animal species on the islands. We believe there are sustainable, and humane means to solving this problem and hope our sanctuary offers opportunities for people to meet pigs face to face. Have a personal experience with pigs and learn about the many traits that make them special.
Learn about pigs, Hawaiian culture, and animal care taking by volunteering at our sanctuary!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Interests
Videography
LGBTQ
Culture
Pets
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Movies & TV
Charity work
Photography
Writing
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Music
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Animals
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Dancing
Mountain
Sailing / Boating
Winter sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are social activities where Workawayers can connect with other sanctuary volunteers, at this sanctuary and other animal sanctuaries on the island, as well as engage with the local community through our educational programs the sanctuary hosts.
We hope to learn from your cultural background and share the values and traditions of Hawaii with you during your stay.
Help
We are looking for individuals who are self motivated, have a strong love for animals, enjoy new experiences, and have previous animal care taking experience. Someone with previous travel experience preferred. Volunteers should have an intrinsic love for the outdoors. The sanctuary is located in tropical paradise, but living in the tropics includes living with rain, humidity and heat.
We will need help feeding the pigs, changing their waters, grooming them, cuddling them, cleaning their barn, and bedding. We will also need help pruning trees and weeds in their pig play pen. You will also have an opportunity to learn carpentry skills if desired, as we continually building new shade structures and barns for the pigs and other animals of the sanctuary.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Workawayers will have their own room and shared bathroom and outdoor shower on the sanctuary property.
This includes flushable toilet, hot/cold shower, cabin or room in main house with access to Wifi and electricity. Rooms have either full or queen mattress and modified small kitchen area with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker (Keurig), Teapot, and camper propane stove.
Workawayers will be responsible for purchasing their own food, but will have availability to rides weekly to go to local grocery markets, farmers markets and stores. Additionally, there are some food staples usually always stocked, including rice, beans, canned goods, and a few others. Food will be your only expense when staying with us other than personal fun activities you decide to engage in during your free time.
The facilities have odified small kitchen area with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker (Keurig), Teapot, and camper propane stove.
What else ...
The sanctuary is located just outside of Hilo, with many fun activities you may explore on your time off. This includes whale sightings just 3 miles away at the end of the road during winter, to local beaches as close as 10 miles away. Volcano National Park is a 35 min drive from the sanctuary and you can swim with dolphin at Kehena beach just 15 minutes away.
This opportunity with the sanctuary provides housing accommodations, but Workawayers are responsible for their own food, groceries and transportation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This work can be relatively flexible. If you have specific work requirements please discuss it with us in advance.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for motorhomes to park, but we do not have any hook-ups. Guests would have access to bathroom and shower facilities at the sanctuary.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 hours a day 5 days a week
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Joanna is such a kind and sweet person, always there for us and very open, we both really enjoyed our stay at her place.
The place is well equipped and the bed is very comfortable !
The piggies are really smart and gentle, quite easy to work with, it was a pleasure to get to know more about… read more
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Joanna is such a kind and sweet person, always there for us and very open, we both really enjoyed our stay at her place.
The place is well equipped and the bed is very comfortable !
The piggies are really smart and gentle, quite easy to work with, it was a pleasure to get to know more about… read more
