Volunteer at The Farm
Local to the Finger Lakes in NY? Join the Sweet Farm team as a volunteer! From caring for animals and getting your hands dirty in the garden, to providing administrative support, helping with fundraising events, or educating the public on the importance of our mission—there are opportunities for everyone who is ready to make a positive impact! Whether it’s one day a week or twice a month, it makes a difference for the animals and our environment. Sweet Farm volunteers are a community of people who are inspired to learn how to lead a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.
Learn more about our different volunteer roles below, or reach out to us if you have ideas of other ways you think you could help support our mission! We’re looking forward to meet you!
We are currently scheduling our next Volunteer Orientation
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Our Volunteers Make a Difference
Volunteers at Sweet Farm are able to meet and work with like-minded people while having the opportunity to learn about the climate through sustainable, regenerative agriculture and the amazing lives of farm animals. Our volunteers have the opportunity to make a real difference in creating a compassionate and sustainable world.
Volunteer Opportunities
Animal Care
Our sanctuary provides a safe haven for 130 rescued animals, where they can thrive and receive the love and care they deserve. From cuddling with cute kittens to helping clean barns, we need all the help we can get!
Agriculture/Garden
Our regenerative vegetable and flower garden focuses on regenerative farming practices that nurture the land and produce nutrient-rich veggies. Get your hands dirty and help give your community access to healthy food...while enjoying sweeping views of Seneca Lake!
Carpentry/Fix-it
Are you handy? Can you fix or build things? We need you! Running a farm is a TON of work. Things are always breaking, needing maintenance or alteration, or needing to be built. From goat playgrounds to chicken feeders, you’ll get to make an immediate and tangible difference in our rescued animals’ lives.
Outreach & Events
Want to get out into the community and spread the word about sustainability and kindness to human and non-human animals? Come help out at our on-farm and offsite events like our holiday events or local festivals!
Have other skills you think would be helpful to our mission? Want to find out about an internship? Want college credit for volunteering?
