Lend a hand at Kind Farm
Love animals and want to do something good for your local community? We'd love to have you along!
Kind Farm is home to a bunch of rescued animals, each with their own story and needs. Keeping the farm running takes plenty of hands-on work, and our local volunteer sessions are a chance to roll up your sleeves, lend a hand and make a real difference to the animals who call Kind Farm home.
These sessions are a lovely way to get involved in the local community and support the day-to-day running of our sanctuary.
You'll spend a couple of hours helping out with whatever needs doing around the farm that day. This might include paddock grooming, filling hay bags, general farm upkeep or other little jobs that help keep our animals happy and comfortable.
Once the jobs are done, there's time to slow down and enjoy some quality time with our animal residents!
What to expect
A few things to know
Who can volunteer?
Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
No previous experience is needed – just a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in!
Volunteers should be reasonably physically fit and comfortable with hands-on outdoor work, including bending, lifting, walking around paddocks and being on their feet for a couple of hours.
What to bring?
Please wear practical clothing suitable for our changing climate and sturdy covered footwear that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty
And a water bottle - stay hydrated!
A hat and sunblock are a good idea too.
Make a day of it!
Kind Farm Kitchen is right here on site, with food and drinks available to purchase. Perfect for a coffee or a bite to eat before or after your volunteer session!
Frequently asked questions
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Sorry, our local volunteer sessions are for adults aged 18 and over, so children aren't able to join in. This helps us keep everyone safe while working around the farm and our animals. Thanks for understanding!
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Sorry, no dogs are allowed at Kind Farm, including during volunteer sessions. This is for the safety and wellbeing of both our farm animals and visiting dogs. We appreciate your understanding!
Please do not leave your dog in the car.
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Absolutely! We'd love to have more helping hands. Just make sure everyone books into a volunteer session so we know who's coming.
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Not at all! We'll show you what needs doing on the day. All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
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Definitely! Once we've ticked off the jobs for the day, there'll be some time to enjoy the company of our animal residents.
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Yes! Kind Farm Kitchen is right here on site, serving food and drinks that you're welcome to purchase before or after your volunteer session.
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Absolutely! If you'd like to meet our animals without getting stuck into the farm jobs, we'd love to have you along on one of our guided tours instead. Our tours are the best way to meet our rescued residents, hear their stories and get a behind-the-scenes look at life at Kind Farm. You'll just need to book a tour rather than attending a volunteer session.
Health and safety
Your safety, and the safety of our animals, is really important to us. If you've had any recent head injuries or have any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to volunteer safely, please get in touch with us before booking. We’re happy to have a chat and make sure the session is suitable for you.