Farm Hand, Animal Care

(Ralphy's Retreat Animal Sanctuary)

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Position ID: V-CWD0468
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 26 Feb 2026

Opportunity Details: Farm Hand, Animal Care

Contact Jennifer, Volunteer Coordinator, Ralphy's Retreat Animal Sanctuary; Email: ralphysretreatvolunteers@gmail.com
Duties

  • Feed and water all animals according to established schedules and dietary plans

  • Monitor animals health and behavior; report signs of illness, injury, or stress

  • Clean and maintain pens, shelters, bedding, wallows, and feeding areas

  • Handle and move animals calmly and humanely during daily care or procedures

  • Provide environmental enrichment to promote natural animal behavior

  • Follow animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity protocols
Benefits Work outdoors 
Provide care to animals in need
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Animal Services
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Accessibility Not Accessible ; Not Applicable
Number of Positions Balm Beach ; Barrie ; Cedar Point ; Christian Island ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Coldwater ; Elmvale ; Hillsdale ; Lafontaine ; Midhurst ; Midland ; Minesing ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Penetanguishene ; Perkinsfield ; Port McNicoll ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; Toanche ; Vasey ; Victoria Harbour ; Wasaga Beach ; Waubaushene ; Waverley ; Wyebridge ; Wyevale 
 
20 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 16 Feb 2026

Agency Details: Ralphy's Retreat Animal Sanctuary

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E-Mail ralphysretreatvolunteers@gmail.com
Website https://www.ralphysretreat.ca/
Address & Map Wyebridge, On L0K 2E0