Volunteerting & Visiting the Sanctuary

Please note that our sanctuary is not open to the public for drop-in visits. Our animal care duties keep our volunteers busy, so the sanctuary is open to the public only during planned events and volunteer work parties.

Volunteer Work Parties

The best way to visit the sanctuary and meet the animals is to attend a work party. We host volunteer work parties year-round, every other Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please see the calendar below and find a date that best works for you. You may show up to any scheduled volunteer date with no prior notice.  

When you attend our volunteer work parties, you can take a stroll about the sanctuary, get to know the animals, and lend a helping hand. Volunteering at Wildwood Farm Sanctuary is a fun and meaningful way to spend a few hours!

Chores may include:

• Cleaning the pastures, play areas and barn stalls
• Removing old straw and replacing with fresh
• Cleaning water and food dishes
• Feeding the residents
• Grooming and socializing
• Making minor repairs to our barn, fencing and enclosures
• Small building projects (Please let us know if you have carpentry experience)
• Assisting our licensed veterinary technician with routine health careAs an all-volunteer non-profit with no paid staff, an abundance of “heart” work goes in to running a farm sanctuary and caring for our beloved family.

We welcome children of all ages under adult supervision.

We ask for signed waivers from all volunteers. Waivers are available for you to sign during check-in at work parties, or you can fill one out at home and bring it with you. Wildwood Farm Sanctuary Waiver

*Note about Pets*: We love ALL animals here, but please leave your dogs and other furry friends at home when you visit the sanctuary. Dogs can frighten our residents, and since this is their home we want them to feel as secure as possible!  

Volunteer Application:

NOTE: This is not a requirement to attending a regularly scheduled work party. If you are interested in becoming a regular volunteer or helping out with special projects outside of our volunteer work parties, please complete the following application and turn it in to us at a work party, mail it to us (15481 NE North Valley Road, Newberg, OR 97132), or email to volunteer@wildwoodfarmsanctuary.org.

Wildwood Farm Sanctuary Volunteer Application

Group Tours

We also schedule group tours for youth groups and interested organizations. Please email us if you’d like to schedule a tour for your organization. There is a suggested $5 per person donation for these organized events.

Wildwood Youth Tour Guidelines

General Guidelines

Being here:

• Our residents are on special diets for the sake of their health. We welcome donations of fresh produce for the animals to enjoy, but please DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS without staff approval and assistance.
• Do not enter paddocks or pastures without first checking with designated staff.
• Wildwood is a haven for wildlife too, so be on the lookout for snakes, spiders, bees, mice, and other natural residents.
• Because of their histories, some of our animals have oddities or deformities. Please know that they are receiving appropriate care that allows them to have comfortable lives and we love them just the way they are.

Accommodations:

• Wildwood Farm Sanctuary does not discriminate against visitors on the basis of disability. We encourage you to let us know in advance if you need accommodation.
• For our guests and volunteers, we have a porta-potty with hand sanitizer and an uncovered area with picnic tables.

To Bring or Not to Bring:

• Out of respect for our residents, the sanctuary is a vegan facility. You are welcome to use our picnic area if you bring plant-based food (no meat, eggs, dairy). We are happy to provide food ideas!
• Leave companion animals at home. We love all animals, but for the safety and comfort of all, we cannot allow dogs or other pets on the property, including in visitors’ vehicles.
• All visitors must wear closed-toed shoes. Muck boots are best, because the ground is muddy in the rainy season. No flip-flops or other open-toed shoes.
• There is absolutely no smoking or alcohol allowed on the sanctuary premises.
• Please bring a refillable water bottle to help us reduce waste.
• Please plan for weather. There is limited cover from sun and rain, so dress accordingly.

Watch our Facebook page for details on upcoming events and tours.