Image Caption: Sheep at Negandank Barn near front gate
Winterthur’s Natural Lands team is looking for volunteers to assist with the daily care of our five goats and five sheep. This is a great opportunity for families, folks looking to gain experience with small ruminants, or anyone who loves animals. This is a long-term position, with limited supervision.
Currently all shifts have been filled. If you would like to be
considered for future openings, please fill out the online volunteer
application and indicate your availability.
• Morning feeding, which involves separating the sheep and the goats for different feeding routines and letting goats and sheep into the pasture for the day.
• Afternoon, make sure the sheep and the goats have water, are separated, and secured in the barn for the night.
• Filling/cleaning water containers, as needed
• Sweeping/cleaning the barn, as needed
• Observing goats and sheep and reporting any signs of injury or illness.
Qualifications:
Interested volunteers must be able to commit at least one morning or afternoon per week. Experience working with livestock is a plus, but not needed; all training will be provided. Ability to lift ~50lbs and handle large animals (between 60lbs and 160lbs) is useful; while the livestock are very friendly and generally gentle, they are animals and can act as such. Must be willing to get a little dirty!
Hours:
• Weekday and/or weekends: Mornings, anytime between 6 am and 9 am. Afternoons, anytime between 4 pm and 7 pm. The average volunteer time per shift is ½—1 hour.
Interested? Apply now!
If you are already a volunteer, log in online!