Volunteer With True North Sanctuary

Help us build something meaningful.

True North Sanctuary is growing, and we’re looking for compassionate people who want to help animals and make a difference in our community.

Whether you love spending time with animals, don’t mind getting your hands dirty, enjoy building and property projects, have professional skills you’d like to contribute, or simply want to lend a hand, there may be a place for you here.

Because we’re still a young organization, our volunteer program is growing right alongside the sanctuary. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to help us not only care for animals, but also shape what True North becomes.

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Feeding and animal care

  • Cleaning and sanitation

  • Cat socialization

  • Dog enrichment and socialization

  • Farm animal care

  • Laundry and organization

  • Property maintenance

  • Building and improvement projects

  • Landscaping and gardening

  • Adoption events

  • Fundraising

  • Community outreach

  • Transportation

  • Photography and videography

  • Social media

  • Administrative support

  • Grant writing

  • Humane education

  • Conservation-related projects

You don’t need professional animal experience to make a difference. Training will be provided for appropriate volunteer roles.

Family & Student Volunteers

We welcome interest from families, Ohio University students, and young people interested in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, nonprofit work, and community service.

Volunteers under 16 must volunteer alongside a parent or legal guardian. Additional restrictions may apply to certain animal-handling activities.

What to Expect

Before volunteering, we’ll ask you to:

  • Complete a volunteer application

  • Sign our volunteer waiver

  • Attend a short orientation

  • Complete any training required for your volunteer role

For the safety of our animals, volunteers, and resident animals, True North Sanctuary follows biosecurity and animal-handling protocols.

Please note that True North Sanctuary is not currently open to the public and volunteer visits must be scheduled in advance.

Ready to Help?

Complete our volunteer interest form by clicking the button below and tell us a little about yourself, your availability, and how you’d like to help.

Become a Volunteer