JJessi Rescue

Give your time. Change a life. (Yours included.)

No farm experience needed. We'll show you everything — the morning routine, the feed bins, the animals who like which kind of scratch.

A volunteer at sunrise in the sanctuary pasture
Why we need you

The sanctuary runs on volunteer hours

Our paid staff is tiny — just four people for 340+ animals. Everything else, every day, is done by volunteers. From the people who muck stalls at sunrise to the retiree who comes Wednesday afternoons just to sit with our oldest hens, this place exists because of them.

  • Minimum age 14 (under 18 with a parent)
  • Flexible schedules — give what you can
  • Free coffee and a real lunch on long days
  • Animal hugs included at no charge
Ways to help

Find the volunteer role that fits you

Morning chores

Weekly
Daily, 7am – 10am

Feeding, watering, cleaning stalls, mucking pastures. The unglamorous work that keeps a sanctuary running.

Tour guides

Monthly
Weekends, 10am – 4pm

Lead small visitor groups around the sanctuary, share animal stories, and answer questions.

Animal socialization

Weekly
Flexible afternoons

Sit with shy or recovering animals. Read out loud, brush them, give them human contact at their pace.

Skilled trades

As needed
On-call

Fencing, carpentry, plumbing, large-animal vet techs, IT, photography — we always need help.

Event support

4× per year
Quarterly

Open house days, fundraising galas, school field trips. The fun stuff — with crowds.

Remote helpers

Flexible
Anytime

Social media, grant writing, newsletter editing, graphic design. Help from anywhere.

How to start

Three steps to your first shift

  1. 01

    Fill out the form

    Tell us about you, your availability, and what you'd like to help with.

  2. 02

    Come for an orientation

    A 90-minute walkthrough so you know the animals, the rules, and the tools.

  3. 03

    Pick your first shift

    Sign up for whatever fits your schedule. No minimum commitment.