Iowa Farm Sanctuary

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Volunteer

We are always looking for dedicated and hard-working volunteers. From mucking the barn to working in the garden to photos and video. If you would like to help with the success and mission of Iowa Farm Sanctuary, please email our volunteer coordinator at iowafarmsanctuary.volunteer@gmail.com for more information!

Volunteer Opportunities

Routine Chores

If you’re looking to get out on the farm and volunteer amongst the residents, this opportunity is for you! Routine chores are every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday starting at 11:00am and finishing up once chores are done. Volunteers for routine chores will need to attend an orientation and ideally volunteer at least twice a month on the days that are most convenient for them. Typical volunteer activities include:

• Mucking barns
• Laying out fresh bedding
• Cleaning and filling water dishes
• General sanctuary clean up
• Animal care related tasks

Garden Committee

For the green thumbs out there, we have a garden committee that helps organically and sustainably grow produce to feed the animals, maintains pollinator-friendly plantings, and manages other landscaping projects. Typical garden committee activities currently include:

• Planning the year’s garden and projects
• Spring clean-up and plant bed prep
• Planting seeds, dividing and transplanting perennials
• Maintaining signage
• Harvesting crops
• Weeding, mulching, and watering
• Closing the gardens

Fundraising Committee

For those interested in behind the scenes work, our fundraising committee has a variety of opportunities. The fundraising committee meets as needed to discuss projects with most work being done remotely. Fundraising committee tasks may include:

• Assist with donor management projects
• Seek sponsorships and donations
• Assist with advertising campaigns
• Plan and execute events

Sponsor

Make a new friend, support our life-saving mission.

Sponsoring a rescued farm animal resident at Iowa Farm Sanctuary means you will directly contribute to their care and well-being. Your sponsorship donations help cover the monthly costs for animals living at the sanctuary, including veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment.

Yearly Sponsorship:

With your yearly sponsorship (payments recurring monthly) you will receive quarterly updates and pictures of your resident by email, your name listed as a sponsor on the IFS website, plus a plaque at the sanctuary acknowledging your sponsorship. A free pass for all Open Barn Days (usually occurring on Sundays from May – October each year) is included. For your convenience, this sponsorship option will automatically renew each year until you choose to discontinue sponsor support.

Sponsor for a year

One Month Sponsorship:

With your one month sponsorship you will receive an email with pictures and a certificate of sponsorship as well as a coupon for one free Open Barn Day to be redeemed upon arrival. This option makes a wonderful gift for loved ones.

Sponsor for a Month

Meet Our Rescued Residents

To sponsor a resident for a month or a year, visit their profile to learn more about them and select a sponsorship option. Month sponsors receive a digital download with a special certificate and a pass to an upcoming Sanctuary Stroll. Yearly sponsors receive quarterly updates and exclusive photos by email, a plaque on the visitor center wall, their name on the IFS website, and a pass for all Sanctuary Strolls during their sponsorship! Sponsorships make wonderful gifts for family and friends, and are a great way to support our rescued residents.