Volunteer with Us!

Volunteers are the heart of the sanctuary.

We rely on dependable, hands-on help to care for disabled goats and our other farm animal residents. The work is real, physical, and often messy - but it matters, and it makes a direct difference in their daily lives.

As a volunteer, you'll help with the everyday work that keeps the sanctuary running - feeding, cleaning, bedding, and basic care.

Our animals depend on consistency and routine. Showing up and doing the small, daily tasks is what keeps them healthy, comfortable, and safe.

Volunteers are an important part of the everyday care at Bella View.

You’ll work alongside the animals helping with feeding, cleaning, bedding, fresh water, hay, and the daily routines that keep them comfortable, healthy, and safe.

Some of our residents have special needs and depend on consistent routines, so reliable volunteers make a very real difference here.

We’re looking for dependable people who live within about an hour of Franklin, NC 28734 and can commit to a regular weekly schedule.

If you enjoy hands-on work and would like to be part of caring for more than 90 rescued animals, we’d love to hear from you.

What to Know

Boots or closed-toed shoes with good tread are required.
Expect to get dirty — dress for the weather and for outdoor work!
Work gloves are helpful but optional.
Drinking water is always available.
For safety and liability reasons, volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Training is provided for every volunteer role.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

Choose the role that best fits your interest and availability. If you're flexible, that's fine too.

General Barn Care | 9 AM – 12 PM

Hands-on daily care across several barns and animal areas.

Tasks may include:

• Cleaning barns and living areas
• Sweeping and tidying
• Refreshing water
• Restocking hay and minerals
• Feeding hay or other approved food as needed
• Helping with routine animal-care tasks

A good fit for someone who enjoys steady, active barn work and being around the animals while they work.

Disabled Barn Reset Crew | Starts at 11 AM - usually finished around 1-2 PM

Our disabled goats spend much of their day in supportive equipment and specially prepared spaces. This role helps reset their barn so they have clean, dry, comfortable areas to return to.

Responsibilities include:

Removing all soiled crib bedding, hay, and waste
Cleaning and sanitizing PVC cribs thoroughly
Resetting beds with fresh, dry bedding
Wiping down surfaces and high contact areas
Keeping the barn cleaned, stocked, and organized

Best suited for someone efficient, thorough, and consistent in completing each part of the routine.

Goat Nanny | 12 PM – 4 PM

Spend the afternoon helping care for our disabled goats while they are up and active for the day. Goat Nannies help keep everyone comfortable, safe and moving through their individual routines.

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring interactions and preventing headbutting
Offering water and ensuring accessibility
Preventing wheelchair straps from tangling
Light sweeping and general tidy-up in their area
Supporting goats who need assistance with mobility or routine tasks

Best for someone who is observant, compassionate, physically capable, and comfortable staying actively involved throughout the shift.

EXPECTATIONS

Our animals depend on consistent care, so we ask volunteers to choose a schedule they can realistically maintain.

We value commitment, respect, reliability, honesty, compassion, and kindness in everyone who helps care for our residents.

Your consistency directly affects the safety and well-being of our residents.

READY TO JOIN US?

Complete the volunteer application below and tell us which role(s) you’re interested in.

Apply to Volunteer