Volunteer With Us

Secondhand Stories is run by partners Liz & Craig Wheeler, has no paid staff, and is 100% volunteer-run.

Every role, big or small, contributes to their well-being and our mission of compassion. Your time and care can help rescued chickens live happy lives.

The most hands-on and direct work with our sanctuary is done though helping to ensure our chickens’ coops are clean and tidy! These chores might not be glamorous, but you’ll be sure to win over the hearts of our flock with your dedication. Tasks include:

Scooping out pine shavings and replacing with clean bedding.
Cleaning feed and water bowls.
Dusting and vacuuming crevices.
Wiping down walls.
And, of course, offering special treats to the chickens!

Plus, after four volunteer sessions, you'll be eligible to start helping with Chicken Check-Ups!

We have a beautiful, expansive veggie garden that we haven’t been able to utilize. We’re looking for a team of dedicated volunteers who will get this garden in tip-top shape so that we can grow lettuce, kale and other treats for the chickens.

Tilling/installing of landscape fabric
Planning the layout of the garden beds
Planting seeds / seedlings
Maintaining garden via weeding, watering, etc.
Best of all, treat the chickens to the fruits of your labour!

We're looking for one volunteer who can help us with our new Humane Education Program! You'll be a key part of developing our new tour structure! Tasks include:

Review existing literature and compile resources
Draft communication with local educators
Identify groups who may be interested in presentations
- i.e. home school groups, girl guides / scouts
Collaborate on creating a program outline with learning objectives
Optional: Create worksheets or fact sheets featuringc chickens
Optional: Assist with or lead humane education tours at the sanctuary
Optional: Help plan and facilitate workshops or open house days

We're looking for help as we grow our advocacy and education efforts. Do you have a few hours a week you can volunteer to help us?

You'll aid in expanding the sanctuary’s educational reach by connecting with schools, businesses, and community organizations to schedule online presentations about chicken welfare. More passionate about campaigning? You can aid us in launching online petitions and advocacy campaigns related to chicken welfare! No experience is required!

We're looking for one volunteer who can help us with fundraising! Some of the tasks you'll be able to work on include:

Helping solicit donations for the bi-annual online auction
Helping to identify local service organizations (i.e, rotary clubs)
Coordinating mini fundraising events (i.e, trivia nights).
Identify and research potential corporate sponsors/business donors
Represent the sanctuary online to raise awareness and funds

Workplace Volunteering

Want to book a private volunteer day for your workplace? Send us an email at volunteer@secondhandstories.ca

Student Community Service Hours

YES! We are happy to sign your school forms so that you can get your volunteer hours in!

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