Volunteer with Us
Tamerlaine operates with a full-time staff of amazing caregivers to support our wonderful residents. But running a sanctuary and preserve takes a lot of work. We are always in need of dedicated volunteers each and every day to help our staff with daily chores.
VONY-Vegans of NY
Edrington Americas Staff
Volunteer Activities
A typical volunteer day will involve tasks such as cleaning, dusting, and mucking our residents’ barns, coops, and pastures. Many of our residents like to keep you company during your tasks and may request a head scratch or two.
If you’d prefer to just spend time with our residents, please check out our “Tour the Sanctuary” page.
Volunteer Hours
The volunteer day starts at 11:00 am. We ask that you commit to at least three hours if you sign up to volunteer. After you volunteer, you can walk the property and visit with the animals. You cannot enter an animal enclosure without a staff member present. If you are unable to make your scheduled day, or are running late, please email us at viola@tamerlaine.org.
Age Restrictions
All volunteers must be at least 8 years of age for safety and liability purposes. Volunteers who are 15 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult throughout the day.
Ready to Sign Up? Click the Sign Up link below!
Useful Tips
Please check the weather forecast in advance for Montague (zip code 07827) and dress appropriately. We strongly suggest waterproof footwear or boots you don’t mind getting wet or dirty, and gloves. Please make sure any food or drink you bring to Tamerlaine is plant-based (aka “vegan” - no meat or dairy, please) out of respect for our rescued residents.
It is strongly recommended that all visitors and volunteers thoroughly wash their hands prior to touching their faces or eating as diseases occur naturally among farmed animals.