Our Outreach department oversees the creation, planning and execution of special events, including but not limited to Cocktails & CowTales, our annual fundraiser in New York City; Shindig, our on-site summer festival; and Gobble & Groove, our on-site fall festival.

Typical volunteer activities include:

• Setting up, breaking down and cleaning up
• Greeting guests and processing check-ins
• Directing parking during on-site events
• Staffing raffle, silent auction and merchandise tables
• Serving food
• Soliciting and securing product donations for raffles/auctions
• Ensuring the safety of animal residents during on-site events
• Performing other tasks and duties, as assigned

Check our Special Events Calendar for upcoming events.

Give your time, and get so much in return.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary operates with a small full-time staff, so we rely on caring and dedicated volunteers for much of what we do. If you love animals and want to help create a more compassionate world for all beings, volunteer at the Sanctuary.

Our volunteers assist with animal care, business administration, Compassionate Cuisine, youth programming, weekend tours, outreach, events, special projects, and more.

To Volunteer:

1. View our volunteer opportunities.
2. If you are a group looking to schedule a time to volunteer, please email us at info@casanctuary.org with a time-frame, indicating your area of interest.
3. If you are an individual, we are currently not taking new volunteers, but please email info@casanctuary.org to be put on a wait-list!
4. Remember to check back often, since we’re always working on something new!

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