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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FARM VOLUNTEERS***
The
kennel living areas are often marked with signs i.e., "caution"
if we have reason for concern, or "no treats" or "QUARANTINE
- Do Not Enter". We expect
our volunteers to adhere to the signs. This
is not an optional activity. Volunteers found ignoring
signs or disregarding staff instruction will be asked to leave
the property. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Dog
Socializing and Care: Animal care volunteers keep the animals
and the HSFC farm appealing to the public by providing a clean environment
and by exercising, socializing, bathing and grooming animals. Volunteers
in this area increase the animals' chances for adoption by keeping them
cared for and healthy. Volunteer activities are coordinated through
the HSFC Farm Manager. (Minimum age: 15 - must meet additional youth
volunteer requirements.) All new volunteers must attend a farm orientation
prior to accruing service hours.
Kennel
Upkeep: Various cleaning and organizing requirements for new
dog kennel facility.
Dog
Adoption Visits (Pre- or Post-Adoption): Volunteers may conduct
home checks prior to adoption or follow-up with the families shortly
afterward to ensure a smooth transition to the new home.
Dog
Foster Opportunities: Volunteers foster animals that may not
be ready to be placed for adoption and are considered highly adoptable.
These animals may be too young to be adopted, or might be ill and in
need of extended care. Once the animal is ready to be adopted, they
are either returned to the HSFC facility or are brought to our adoption
events.
Horse
Care and Barn Upkeep: Volunteers with horse experience, once
trained to HSFC policies and standard procedures regarding horse care,
may be permitted to assist with grooming, feeding and general care of
the horses. Assistance is also needed to keep the barn clean on a daily
basis.
Horse
Adoption Visits (Pre- or Post-Adoption): Volunteers may conduct
home checks prior to adoption or follow-up with the families shortly
afterward to ensure a smooth transition to the new home. (These are
typically conducted before adoption to ensure the horse will be on-site
and not boarded at a third party facility.)
Farm
Grounds: Assistance is needed with routine grounds maintenance,
farm fence repairs, mowing, weed pulling, etc.
Note:
Group Orientations are
held at our farm on a monthly basis. Please click
here to monitor the calendar for updates.
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Store
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Office
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and Small Mammals
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Events
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