Adult Volunteer Program at Farrel-McWhirter Farm
Location :
Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park, 19545 NE Redmond Rd, Redmond, WA 98053, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
Farm & NatureAbout Camp
(Ages 18+) Are you interested in giving back to your community? Have a passion for caring for animals? Enjoy working outdoors? Would you like to be part of a fabulous team? If so, you might be a perfect fit for Farrel-McWhirter Farm's new adult volunteer program! FM's adult volunteers will help ensure all farm animals have food, water, and a clean living environment. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. After volunteers have proven their dedication and reliability in a feeding/chore role, additional opportunities such as animal grooming, program support, and animal docent may become available.Minimum qualifications include:Outgoing and friendly personalityEnjoy working as part of a teamEnjoy working with the public (especially children and families)DependableWillingness to learnComfortable around animalsAbility to commit to at least 3 shifts per monthPreferred qualifications include:Prior experience working with livestock or equineAbility to commit to at least one shift per weekAbility to lift 50 poundsInterested parties should register and then will be emailed an application to complete and return by September 19. Qualified applicants will be moved forward to an in-person interview, and if selected for an interview they will also need to complete a background check.Interviews will be held September 23, with volunteer shifts starting in October.Questions? Email Cindy at cjohnson@redmond.gov