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This position requires a 3-month volunteer commitment. Applicants with experience in animal care is required.
We are a vegan animal sanctuary seeking a candidate (one person or a couple) who is hardworking, passionate about helping with animals, and enjoys off-the-grid, simple living.
The Sanctuary is a completely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located on 2 acres of land, providing sanctuary to 43 rescued animals. Our mission is to provide refuge for farmed animals in need and foster a culture of compassion towards all animals through public engagement and education.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The volunteer will learn about animal care in a sanctuary environment. Specifically, feedings, administering medications, cleaning enclosures, hoof care, bathes for special-needs birds, and more. We strive to give our rescued residents their fullest lives and have a team of approximately 90 weekly volunteers who make our Sanctuary a reality.
The volunteer will gain experience in gardening and landscaping. We have a variety of tropical/native plants at the Sanctuary and are continuing to remove invasive plants as we restore the land. Landscaping tasks can include weed-whacking, weeding, digging, moving mulch, preparing animal enclosures, and more.
Help
This position supports the day-to-day operations of running a farm animal sanctuary. We ask for a 3-month commitment as this position requires training. Due to the nature of our rescue work, animal-based products are not permitted on site.
Weekly tasks include assisting in animal caregiving shifts, helping special-needs animals, administering medications, gardening, landscaping, hosting volunteer days, online help, special projects, maintaining a clean facility, and more. See below for additional information about the various tasks!
Time Commitment:
- 25 hours per week of help
- 3-month minimum stay
Task Description:
- Animal Care: feedings, habitat care, medical care, hoof care, assisting in transport, assisting in emergencies, etc.
- Landscaping: weed-whacking, harvesting bananas, maintaining compost, moving mulch, leveling land, etc.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid drivers license
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be a team player
- Animal care experience (1-2 years required)
- Experience in veterinary medicine (1-2 years preferred)
Expectations:
- No animal-derived ingredients on-site
- Maintain a quiet and cleanly environment
- Reliable, responsible, and communicative
- Commitment to compassion-centered care
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The volunteer is provided with an 8x14 raised structure, tucked away behind our mango tree. The walls of the shelter are made of an aluminum mesh screen material. The volunteer unit has a shared outdoor kitchen, private outdoor hot shower, and a solar system for charging basic devices such as a fan, laptop, or phone.
Bathroom:
The bathroom is a shared porta-potty that is used by visitors and volunteers, located at a central spot at the Sanctuary.
Internet:
Volunteers are provided with a mobile hotspot device. The Sanctuary is not responsible for slow internet connection.
Transportation:
The volunteer's primary method of transportation is the bus system.
Laundry:
The volunteer may use the on-site washer/dryer once per week, weather permitting, as all facilities are run off of solar power. A nearby laundromat is also available.
Kitchen:
The volunteer has an outdoor kitchen. The kitchen includes a gas stove with an oven, a fridge, a sink, wooden counters, airtight bins for non-perishable food storage, and basic kitchen supplies. The volunteer is responsible for maintaining their own groceries. All food must be vegan.
What else ...
The Sanctuary is adjacent to hikes, farmers markets, beaches, a botanical garden, Kaneohe Bay, and more!
Bus System
- 3-minute walk from nearest bus stop
Beaches
- 15-minute drive to the closest beach
- 30-minute drive to Kailua town
Grocery Stores
- 20-minute drive
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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