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 application

Tell us who you are, what you enjoy, and when you are usually free.

Pick a preferred date

Choose a day to start the conversation. We will confirm details before you come out.

Start with orientation

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

Calendar Preference

Pick a day that looks good.

This does not book a confirmed shift yet. It gives the farm a preferred date so a coordinator can follow up with the right next step.

Volunteer Application

Full Name Email Phone Emergency Contact Emergency Phone Preferred Role Usual Availability Notes I understand Open Heart Farms requires a signed liability waiver before any volunteer shift or hands-on animal activity. I believe I already have a waiver on file. Open Heart Farms will verify this before my first volunteer shift.

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.