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The internship program at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary provides individuals with a unique opportunity to advocate for and connect with farmed animals, to establish community with like-minded people, and to obtain real-life and resumé-worthy experience of the day-to-day operations of an animal sanctuary. The Shelter Team is responsible for the daily care of the 350+ rescued animals living at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Animal Caregiving Interns are a vital part of the daily functioning of the sanctuary, and we could not do the work that we do without their help. Although responsibilities vary depending on the seasons and needs of the shelter, below is what is typically expected all year round from our Animal Caregiving Interns. Responsibilities & Duties -Feeding out hay to the goats, sheep, llama, and rabbits -Cleaning cages -Making supplement treats for the pigs, cows, and chickens -Cleaning water bowls and troughs, and replenishing them with fresh water -Mucking...

VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Shelter Manager and Vet Tech/Nurse to oversee the daily operations of our sanctuary in Hoi An, and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam. The Manager will be working alongside the sanctuary’s Founder and Director to understand the intricate challenges and systemic solutions to preventing animal suffering. Taking care of animals is much more than feeding them. A clean shelter is essential to ensuring the health of the animals, and as the Founder ran their own nonprofit veterinary clinic for several years, they will train you on how to maintain clinic standards. When we have enough funding, we will re-start our mobile vet clinic for medical animal emergencies with local poverty-stricken families, as well as vaccination and sterilization community projects. Vietnam's borders are now open and there are currently no COVID...

Assistant Caregiver, Wellness Watkins Glen, NY Summary : As a vital member of the Sanctuary team, the Assistant Caregiver, Wellness provides essential daily needs to the residents. They assist in helping achieve optimal wellbeing for all the residents which includes their physical, emotional, cognitive and social health. The Assistant Caregiver, Wellness should have a strong desire and ability to perform hands-on work and a personal commitment to improving the lives of farmed animals. They must be able to complete all the responsibilities with the ability to expand into other areas depending on interest and experience.  Responsibilities : Carry out and maintain animal feeding and watering schedules Prepare and administer medications and treatments Observe and document animal behaviors and wellness Complete shelter cleaning projects as assigned Assisting with animal resident health checks Provide daily...

Organizational Description  Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and gives them care and sanctuary, connects animals with people to advance veganism, and advocates for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.  Job Overview The Maintenance & Buildings Manager position is a full-time, year-round, exempt (salaried) job. The   Maintenance & Buildings Manager will supervise a team of two Maintenance Technicians, and oversee the maintenance and ongoing build-out of a 137-acre property currently with more than 40 buildings (mostly barns and coops) and more than 30...

Assistant Caregiver, Environment Watkins Glen, NY Assistant Caregiver, Environment Team members are crucial, valued members at Farm Sanctuary who are tasked with ensuring our Sanctuary residents have safe and healthy living environments on our 275-acre site. This position reports to the Environment Manager and is a great fit for individuals who enjoy physical labor in an outdoor setting. Responsibilities focus on creating an environment that supports the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care.  Responsibilities: Provide animal enclosure cleaning and bedding Provide environmental enrichment Provide general landscaping, as well as snow removal in the winter months Provide general work in support of large maintenance projects including tasks such as painting and fence maintenance  Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Environment & Transport Provide assistance during after hour emergencies (as...

Organizational Description   Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and gives them care and sanctuary, connects animals with people to advance veganism, and advocates for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.    Location:  High Falls, NY  Start Date:  Flexible End Date:  Minimum commitment of 3 months Pay Rate:   Biweekly stipend : $50 per week . Schedule:  Flexible during the week, Saturdays and some Sundays required based on events Hours per week:   16-20   Job Overview   The Education and...