Volunteer and Support

Help hope grow at the farm.

Volunteers and supporters help care for the animals and strengthen programs for children with special needs, first responders, teens, and Equine Special Olympics athletes.

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Animal Care Feeding, water, grooming, and calm animal check-ins.

Program Support Help create safe experiences for children, teens, and families.

Community Care Support first responders, athletes, events, and outreach.

Volunteer Spotlight

Celebrating the people who help care grow here.

Open Heart Farms

Spotlight coming soon

We will feature volunteers here as the farm team marks them for spotlight in admin.

Ways You Can Help

Choose the kind of support that fits your time and heart.

Animal Care

Help with feeding, grooming, fresh water, and calm companionship.

Program Help

Support safe, nurturing experiences for children and teens.

Equine Team

Assist with Equine Special Olympics practices, events, and care.

Responder Support

Help create restorative farm experiences for first responders.

How It Works

A simple path from interest to helping hands.

Send your interest

Tell us who you are, what you enjoy, and where you would like to help.

Connect with the farm

A coordinator will follow up with the right next step and current needs.

Start with orientation

We will walk through safety, animal boundaries, and the day's work.

Volunteer Interest

Submit Interest Form

Share a little about yourself and the farm team will follow up with volunteer opportunities, event needs, and next steps.

Good To Know

What to expect when volunteering.

Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
Most hands-on animal work starts with staff guidance.
Weather matters, so outdoor tasks may shift day by day.
Groups are welcome, but larger groups should be scheduled ahead.

Support the Mission

Donations keep care and programs moving.

Animal care, program supplies, fencing, veterinary care, and daily farm needs all add up. Give securely online, or contact the farm to coordinate supplies, sponsorships, or larger gifts.

Give securely through Zeffy, or contact the farm to coordinate supplies, sponsorships, or larger gifts.

Zeffy processes donations for Open Heart Farms Inc and lets supporters choose their amount, frequency, and receipt details on its secure page.

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