Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

We pride ourselves in being able to grow our own fruits, vegetables and herbs for the residents that call Barn Sanctuary home. These provide nutrients above and beyond what residents can receive from their standard diets along with enrichment to support their mental health and wellbeing. Help us plant and maintain our gardens and enjoy a chance to share the produce with our birds, goats, pigs and many other species!

Public tours are offered every Saturday, May through October. Two time slots are available from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. During each of these tours, guests visit each barn and coop on property and have an opportunity to meet each rescued animal species. Led by a trained tour guide, visitors learn specific resident rescue stories and interesting facts about their species' nature and lived experience in the agriculture industry. Dedicated volunteers are needed to assist each of these tours.

Field trips at Barn Sanctuary offer a unique experience for children in K-8th grades to view our rescued animal residents up close, tour the grounds and facilities, and connect with our mission to create a safe haven where each individual animal is treated with empathy and compassion. We are in need of volunteers that are excited to share our mission with students from our local community. Volunteers will serve as chaperones for groups of students as they navigate the sanctuary with one of our sanctuary guides. They will be responsible for connecting with students, leading a craft or activity, and most importantly, ensuring the safety of our residents and guests.

Our shelter team works tirelessly to offer each animal in our care the highest possible quality of life with top-notch medical care and enriched, clean and safe living environments. Help staff keep our barns and coops clean to ensure that each of our residents get to live out the rest of their lives in dignity and comfort. You’ll get the opportunity to enjoy the grounds and spend quality time with all of our rescues.