CockadoodleMoo.org

With only two of us doing the labor at CockadoodleMoo, we love volunteers! Below are answers to frequently asked questions about volunteering. 

What do I need to do to volunteer?

Email us through the contact form here. We'll work out a specific date by email and send you directions. When you arrive, we'll have you sign a form releasing us from liability should you get hurt; you can read the form (or print it so you can bring a signed form with you) here.

What are the best days for volunteering?

Saturdays and Sundays.

Will I get to meet the animals?

Yes. You'll get a tour of all the animals and get to meet up-close-and-personal any who would like to meet you up-close-and-personally.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. The sanctuary can be a dangerous place. For instance, goats like to play and don't realize that smashed fingers hurt. There are sharp and pokey things and potentially dangerous tools. For these and other reasons, children depending on age must be under constant supervision. Let us know the ages of your children and we'll try to figure out tasks they can help with. Or, perhaps, just a visit — rather than volunteering work — might be better. Regardless, we can work something out. Children love animals, and we will do what we can so they can get to know each other.

What should I wear?

You'll want sturdy shoes that you don't mind getting dirty and possibly poopy. Boots are especially good. Work gloves are helpful — we can supply some if needed. A hat is good, too, because you'll likely be in direct sun. 

Will I have to shovel poop?

Only if you want to. We understand that you likely don't want to simply shovel poop — you probably do enough of that in your own life, metaphorically if not literally. So we will always give you options of tasks you can do. 

What tasks can I help with?

We always have needs for certain things, like helping with health checks (where we examine each animal from ears to toes), moving dirt, cleaning and clearing weedy fire dangers. In addition, each time of year has its own needs and we've usually got a special project or two going.

Are there non-physical, non-dirty ways to help?

There sure are. Just let us know and we can figure out something, but some less physical tasks we can regularly use help with are: stapling our newsletter, stuffing envelopes, designing brochures and assisting with this web site.