April Volunteer Orientations! Get Essential Training

Shifts are offered Thursday – Tuesday from 10 am – 12 noon and 4 – 6 pm. The hours change seasonally with daylight hours. We request that volunteers work a minimum of 6 hours each month.

The minimum age for all volunteer positions is 12 with a parent present and 15 for children on their own unless arrangements are made with a staff member in advance.

Rosie’s is an approved Montgomery County School Student Service Learning (SSL) provider.

Volunteers should be aware that, as a working farm animal sanctuary, you will walk on rough surfaces, get dirty, and be exposed to the natural weather (rain, heat, wind) elements. You will also get to know the animals more intimately than you would on a tour and develop relationships with them.

We encourage you to bring a filled water bottle during the summer months as it gets hot! We have limited shade and coverings. We sometimes have gnats in the summer months, so a brimmed hat, sunglasses, or umbrella may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested.

We encourage you to bring your camera or mobile device to take pictures. Please tag us!

Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets.

We will be walking in animal pastures, so wear closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Boots are preferable, but any closed-toe shoe will do. As we will be will interacting with the animals, washable materials and no dangling (scarves) items are best. If you have them, please bring work glove

Out of respect for our animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based.