Volunteer With Us

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

This is the first year we are hosting volunteer roles on the sanctuary grounds. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with chickens IRL, so read below to find your perfect role!

Virtual Outreach & Campaign Organizers

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!

Spring & Summer Opportunities

Clean Up Crew

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!

Veggie Garden Crew

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!

Workplace Volunteering