Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Inspiring a Compassionate World for Farmed Animals
Animal sanctuary in Colorado
We are working to grow a farm animal sanctuary that connects community through compassion.
Luvin Arms is a place of refuge for abused, or neglected farm animals. We work to inspire our community to think differently and promote a more compassionate lifestyle through education and outreach programs.
“We are Driven by Compassion, Freedom, Trust, Community, Love, Peace, and a Holistic Way of Life. Be the Change.”
We are Connecting our Community Through Compassion.
Tours of Luvin Arms must be scheduled in advance– we cannot accommodate drop-in visitors. There is no cost for a visit, though donations are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to schedule a tour outside of our normal weekend schedule, please contact Alexis Miller, Education and Outreach Coordinator, at alexis@luvinarms.org. Privately scheduled tours will be considered for groups of 10 or more. Thank you, and we hope to hear from you soon!
A visit to Luvin Arms sanctuary is much more than a fun day spent getting to know our amazing family of rescued animals. In fact, it is nearly impossible to leave without developing a deeper understanding of the unique personalities and complex emotional lives that all animals lead.Choose from the two different types of tours that we offer.
Connect Tours
On a connect tour, you’ll be immersed into the lives and behavior of farm animals, and will get to meet some of our special residents and hear their stories. You’ll leave with a deeper connection to farm animals. Great for all ages.
Compassion Tours
On a compassion tour, you’ll get to meet the lucky few of our residents that were rescued, but through their story be connected to the millions others just like them and what their lives are like. You’ll leave with a wider circle of compassion and a deeper understanding of the lives of farmed animals everywhere. Be advised, sensitive topics on the plight of farmed animals are covered on this tour.
Please note that while our tours are mostly wheelchair and stroller accessible, there are some areas of the sanctuary where strollers or mobility devices cannot safely enter, including resident living areas, and our pasture. Please contact us if you have any questions before you schedule your visit!
Visitor Center Attendants
During weekend tours, the Visitor Center in the Luvin Arms Compassion in Action Center is open for all sanctuary guests.
The Visitor Center is a place to convene, learn more about the Luvin Arms mission, share information on compassionate living, pick up some merchandise, and even experience state-of-the-art virtual reality!
We ask that Visitor Center Attendants adhere to a plant-based lifestyle. Training provided by Luvin Arms staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Opening and prepping the Visitor Center at 10:30am, before tours start (sweeping/dusting, making sure the displays look nice, and preparing food samples)
- Keeping everything on the white table looking neat and organized as tours come through
- When tours end at the Visitor Center, showing off all the alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs, and the collection of literature on animal ethics and compassionate lifestyle. Also pass out tour surveys for visitors to fill out.
- Handling all merchandise/money transactions on an iPad with a Square Reader
- If visitors come late to tours, radioing tour guides to figure out where the tour is and leading latecomers to the group
- Before and after tours, inviting visitors to try out the Virtual Reality headsets
- Closing up after tours are done for the day (sweep, make sure everything is in order, wash food sample dishes, and close up by 3pm)
- Ordering literature from PCRM when we’re running low
Tour Guides
A core part of the Luvin Arms mission is to educate the public with important information about farmed animals. This volunteer position provides you with the skills, resources, and experience to advocate effectively not just for the residents at Luvin Arms, but for farmed animals everywhere.
Responsibilities Include:
- Completing tour guide training (initial orientation, shadow/co-lead shifts, and independent study)
- Leading public tours of up to 20 people on weekends
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in learning and teaching about farmed animals and plant-based living
- Commitment to the Luvin Arms mission and a plant-based lifestyle
- Hard working and dependable
- Comfortable speaking to large groups and various audiences
- Experience teaching is a plus
- Must be 18 or older
Construction/Property Beautification
Maintaining a safe and functional sanctuary is crucial for our mission. Areas around the sanctuary are constantly being maintained or built, all with the well-being of our residents and comfort and safety of our visitors in mind. Work days at the sanctuary can be scheduled for individuals, small groups, company days of service, and any combination thereof.
Projects Include, but are Not Limited to:
- Building fences/walls
- Landscaping
- Building or maintaining new structures
Qualifications:
- All ages are welcome to attend, but projects are oftentimes best suited for ages 12 and up. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Able to lift 30 lbs
- Hardworking and dependable
Outreach Events
Getting out into the community and sharing the Luvin Arms message is a very important and valuable outreach opportunity for us, especially when it’s done by an outgoing person who isn’t shy about approaching the public to introduce them to what we’re all about!
Responsibilities Include:
- Helping set up at the event site
- Handing out stickers, brochures & literature
- Approaching and talking to the public about the Luvin Arms mission and programs
- Showing the provided virtual reality experience to the public
- Helping to break down/clean up after the event
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of farmed animals and plant-based living
- Hardworking and dependable/on time
- Comfortable speaking to various audiences
Sanctuary Events
We love getting a great group of people together and having fun on the sanctuary grounds! Hosted from time to time to celebrate a holiday, a big achievement like our Grand Opening, or to enjoy another community-centered activity, events at Luvin Arms require a big group of helping hands to make them a success! Roles may include check-in, helping at different activity stations, set-up or clean-up, and more.
Compassion in Action Center (CAC) Cleaner
The Luvin Arms Compassion in Action Center hosts a variety of events each month, from cooking classes and yoga events to meetups, potlucks and more. Our volunteer CAC cleaner will help us keep the center looking its absolute best by giving it a thorough clean once a month. All cleaning supplies will be provided. Open to ages 14+.
Responsibilities Include:
- Sweeping inside the house and in the Visitor Center
- Wiping/scrubbing all surfaces (kitchen sink, countertop, microwave, stove, oven, window ledges, windows if needed, wood part of couch, mantle)
- Vacuuming & mopping, when necessary
- Making sure the kitchen counters are free of any clutter
- Making sure the whiteboard is clean and free of doodles or writing
- Checking to see if any of the windows need a wipe down from the outside
- Letting our team know when we are running low on cleaning supplies
Qualifications:
- Enjoys keeping things clean and orderly
- Good at communicating with staff
- Attention to detail (yogis will be resting their faces on the floor)
- Hardworking and dependable
Office/Special Projects Volunteers
Special projects are always popping up around the Luvin Arms Compassion in Action Center office, and we’d love to have some organized and friendly volunteers to turn to when we need an extra set of hands. Great for a parent or someone who wants to get involved but not with some of the more physical volunteer positions around the sanctuary. Some projects can be done remotely!
Projects Include (but are not limited to):
- Scanning documents
- Data input
- Research projects
- Making phone calls on behalf of the organization
Qualifications:
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Reliable and punctual
- Open to parents who need to bring their children
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