Catskill Animal Sanctuary Volunteer - Animal Care (unpaid) Saugerties, NY · Part time Company website

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Catskill Animal Sanctuary is one of the world’s leading teaching sanctuaries, located on approximately 100 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley. We are home to more than 150 rescued animals across and several species Our dedicated staff of 30, together with many volunteers, welcome thousands of visitors each year through our tours, programs, and humane education initiatives.

Job Summary

Do you love farm animals and want to make a direct, meaningful difference in their lives? Join Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) as a Volunteer and become part of a compassionate, mission-driven community dedicated to advancing farmed animal protection and care.

Volunteering with us is more than lending a hand — it’s a chance to build real connections with animals, learn hands-on sanctuary skills, and support a team that lives our motto every day: Love Spoken Here. Whether you’re experienced with animal care or just beginning your journey, your time and heart can have a lasting impact.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to daily sanctuary operations while working alongside caring staff and fellow volunteers who share your passion.

What You’ll Do

Volunteers play an essential role in keeping the sanctuary running smoothly and the animals thriving. Opportunities include:

Animal Care & Sanctuary Support

• Assist with animal care tasks such as grooming and safe restraint support
• Refresh and refill water stations
• Help clean and maintain pastures, barns, and coops
• Fetch and organize feed and grain supplies
• Sort and prepare donated produce for animal meals
• Support enrichment and comfort activities for animals

Sanctuary Operations Support

• Help with general cleaning tasks (laundry, dishes, supply organization)
• Assist with special projects and seasonal needs
• Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for animals and people

Why Volunteer With CAS

• Make a hands-on difference in animals’ daily lives
• Gain practical sanctuary and animal care experience
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven community
• Spend meaningful time outdoors with rescued animals
• Contribute to a growing movement for farmed animal protection