Farm Animal Rescue

Learn about animals that have been rescued from commercial food industry. We practice individual animal care and not herd health such as you would find in industry.

The farm is located in a village that has no public transport. The village is one mile away
(25 minute walk) and has a grocery store, cafes, post office and pub. Woolworths deliver groceries to the farm.

There is a swimming pool at the sanctuary and lots of attractive outdoor spots for reading or communing with the animals.

Volunteers share a two bedroom bungalow with other volunteers. Our volunteers are absolutely committed to the well-being of the sanctuary animals and whatever the animals need to be healthy and happy.

Work is 3.5 days a week, a full day includes dawn and dusk. There are multiple extended breaks throughout the day between tasks. Training typically takes around two weeks through a managed process that lets you slowly become familiar with all of the different jobs.

Work is dirty, tiring, and involves a lot of poo. Volunteers must be able to lift 25 kgs and must be cautiously confident around large animals. You will generally work in a team of two.

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5.0
(37 reviews)37

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Moreton Bay Region, Australia

Germany

4

I enjoyed my stay at FAR! Working with the animals was a great experience. It probably isn't something for everyone as the work is very physical and you work long hours, but if you enjoy being and working outdoors this might be for you. Even though you do the same tasks everyday it's always kinda different to the last time.

The owner Brad is really nice and welcoming!
The farm is really laid back and the next small town is a 30 min walk away, which has to be taken into account before coming here!
The house has some cleaning issues (mold/mice), but overall I really enjoyed my stay here!:)

4 days ago

About the experience in: Moreton Bay Region, Australia

United States

5

I really enjoyed life on the farm ! The people I worked with were very sweet and helpful. The days are busy and long but you get used to them quick. I really enjoyed playing with the lambs and all the animals are very sweet .

7 days ago

About the experience in: Moreton Bay Region, Australia

United States

5

My experiences at FAR have been some of the most transformative in my life. Caring for each resident and their habitat, up close and by name, made me realize how passionate I was about the shelter welfare and solidified my transition to vegan living. The host Brad is reserved but kind and well-organized. The 3.5 days of work/week are busy and unpredictable, often chaotic (as are the ways of nature), but rewarding; they helped uproot my rigid, modernity-shaped perfectionism. Traversing every day with other devoted volunteers allowed me to form intimate connections and stay positive on stormier days.

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Moreton Bay Region, Australia

United Kingdom

5

My experience at the shelter with Brad was fantastic. On work days you need to look after the animals from sun up to sun down, but with breaks. I learnt a lot about taking care of many farm animals needing special care, most of whom were friendly but learning how to care for animals that had suffered in the past also Brad is always on hand to offer guidance and support but the training is mainly done by fellow volunteers, and I made some great friends whilst here. The accommodation is basic but homely. I recommend the farm for anybody keen to work and live the farm life!

4 months ago

About the experience in: Moreton Bay Region, Australia

Germany

5

Thank you so much for letting me stay with you, I had a wonderful time with the animals, relaxing on my days off and getting to know the other Vollies :)
The Volunteers I shared the bungalow with made me feel welcome from the start and did a great job training the new Volunteers!
It was very interesting to learn the things that need to be done daily to take proper care of the animals!
You always get to work with at least one other Volunteer, it was very fun with you guys. We spend quite a bit of free time together and I loved our almost daily movie nights together :)

6 months ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Contact with animals