All new volunteers start on group projects before moving into a specialized area/s for training. Please see the tabs for Kitty City and Dog Towne to view those trainings. Volunteers interested in working with the farmed animals need to review the first 2 Farm SOPs listed as mandatory in the appropriate section below.
External Trainings
Below are the links to some trainings you may be interested in. Please send Jen any certificates of completion when you get them.
- HOW TO SPEAK CAT: recommended for all cat volunteers
- FEAR FREE SHELTERS: mandatory for all dog volunteers (you will need to fill out a form verifying that you are a volunteer so you can take the class for free. CLICK HERE to get the Volunteer Verification Form)
In-house Training Materials
- ANIMAL ENRICHMENT VIDEOS
- VOLUNTEER HOW-TO VIDEOS
- HOW TO USE A RADIO: how to use the handheld radios at the sanctuary
- WAYS TO ENTER TIME: how to enter your volunteers hours
- HOW TO SIGN UP FOR OPPORTUNITIES
- HOW TO CLEAN CRATES AT THE STORAGE BARN
Various Farm SOPs
- New Bedding Pellets 2025 - Mandatory for all farm volunteers
- NARN BARN CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS - Mandatory for all farm volunteers
- DEEP CLEANING BARNS
- DEEP CLEANING THE AVIARY
- DEEP CLEANING THE WATERFOWL
- DEEP CLEANING CHICKEN VILLAGE
- DEEP CLEANING TURKEYS
Training Videos
