Volunteering

How to become a volunteer:

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    Volunteer Form

    1. Complete the volunteer questionnaire.

    Volunteer Questionnaire
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    MEET & GREET

    2. Come for a 1-hour MEET & GREET to see our farm and meet the animals. This is a brief overview of Storybook Farm and you can decide if you are interested in becoming a team member.

    Meet & Greets are Thursdays at 5:00pm

    Book a Tour
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    3. SIGN UP

    After you’ve completed the questionnaire and Meet & Greet, book your volunteer hours on the schedule!

    Book Your Volunteer Hours

We NEED you!

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  • grooming/feeding/socialization

  • cleaning/mucking

  • halter/leading practice

  • fence building/repair

  • construction projects

  • social media

  • fundraising/event

We always need people with a heart for helping Animals! Do you have experience working with animals, or are you willing to learn? Maybe you have construction or training experience.

Here's what you can expect for Adults and Teens.

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    Bunny Barn (8 bunnies)

    WE HAVE 2 BUNNY BARN SHIFTS DAILY

    Mornings: Arrive around 9:00 am

    Evenings: 4pm - 6pm (or arrive earlier)

    Duties Include:

    - Feeding Bunnies (greens, grain, water)
    - Cleaning/refilling liter boxes
    - Sweeping & Spot Cleaning - Play time and Bunny Snuggles - Removal of trash

    You are welcome to stay as long as you like.

    Saturday mornings we do a DEEPER clean of the outdoor bunny play area.

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    Mini Horses, Donkeys and a Cow..."oh my!" (9 animals)

    Week-Day or Weekends
    We have 2 barn opportunites each day  

    Typically we feed our equine animals by 8:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m.
    Just let us know your schedule and we can make a plan. 

    Sample Duties Include:

    - Donkey/Horse hugs and Cow Cuddles
    - Feeding breakfast or dinner
    - Cleaning and filling water troughs/buckets
    - Rake and clean dry lots and stalls

    Free time to brush, pet, and love on the animals!

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    Horses (3 animals)

    ADULT or PARENT/CHILD VOLUNTEERS

    The horses have the same duties as the little ones. We have offered these as a separate volunteer opportunity for those who may be a little nervous around big horses. Eager to learn about being around horses? This is the place for you! No experience necessary.


    Sample Duties Include:

    - Grooming, walking horses
    - Feeding breakfast or dinner
    - Cleaning and filling water troughs/buckets/stalls/shelters

    Free time to brush, pet, and love on the animals!

Please remember!

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The animals ALWAYS need your attention. Let us know 24 hours ahead if your are unable to make it to your scheduled time. Someone will need to fill your shoes in case you can’t get here for any unforeseen reason. The animals still have to be cared for, especially in the rain, sleet, heat and snow.

Schedule Your Volunteer Hours Here!

Our wonderful animals are eager to meet you! To get started, kindly fill out the volunteer questionnaire and join us for the Thursday Meet & Greet before scheduling your volunteer hours. If you have any questions regarding scheduling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (336) 209-4121.