The WNC Nature Center is seeking a reliable volunteer to lend a hand in our beloved, century-old barn! If you enjoy meaningful, hands-on work, rustic charm, and the constant serenade of goats, weโd love to have you join us. We have weekly shift openings on Friday and Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For consistency and training purposes, you should be able to commit to one of the weekly shifts (same day and time) for at least 6 months.
Tasks Include:
- Cleaning stalls
- Prepping barn animal diets (grain and produce)
- Stuffing hay bags and filling water buckets
- Helping the animals out into the farmyard area for the day
- Ensuring that guests refrain from bringing food and drink into the barn and do not feed the animals
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
- Visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities
- Volunteers are subject to adverse environmental conditions
- Must be comfortable working outdoors and around insects
- Please do not apply if you have a sensitivity to hay or dust