Volunteer at Rosie’s

Get your hands dirty, make a real difference, and help us build something bigger.
Become a Volunteer

Help Us Build What Rosie’s Can Become

Rosie’s BFF’s is growing into more than a farm sanctuary. We’re building a place where animals are safe, families can learn, seniors can visit, people can reconnect with nature, and anyone who needs a little peace can feel welcome.

Caring for more than 150 animals takes a lot of everyday work, but building the future of Rosie’s takes something more: people willing to bring their time, skills, ideas and energy to the table.

We’re building a sanctuary, a community, and a place where animals and people can both feel that they belong.

Cleaning & Daily Chores

Pens, water, supplies, animal areas and the everyday work that keeps the sanctuary running.

Maintenance & Repairs

Fences, pens, construction, repairs and keeping the property safe and functional.

Yard & Outdoor Work

Gardening, seasonal cleanup, moving materials and outdoor projects.

Events & Visitors

Event preparation, tours, welcoming visitors and helping community activities run smoothly.

Fundraising & Outreach

Fundraising, community connections, social media and helping more people discover Rosie’s.

Skills, Ideas & Projects

Administration, education, animal enrichment, creative projects—or a useful skill we haven’t even thought of yet.

Yes, You’re Probably Going to Get Dirty

Rosie’s is a working farm sanctuary, not a polished petting zoo.

Expect mud, manure, hay, dust, changing Alberta weather and jobs that sometimes require lifting, carrying, cleaning or working outdoors.

Wear sturdy closed-toe footwear, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and come ready to help. If you have allergies, physical limitations or other concerns, tell us ahead of time so we can find a job that works for you.

The work isn’t always glamorous. The reason behind it always matters.

Sometimes Helping Is Simply Showing Up

One day, a gentleman reached out to Rosie’s with a simple question: “How can I help?”

He wasn’t looking for recognition or anything in return.

He spent the day helping build walls for animal runs and pounding stakes into the ground for new fence posts — hard, physical work that simply needed to get done.

What stayed with us wasn’t just how much he accomplished,
It was that he saw what we were trying to build and chose to help carry some of the load.

Sometimes community isn’t a huge donation or a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s showing up, getting your hands dirty, and asking, “What can I do?”

Those are the moments that remind us we aren’t building Rosie’s alone.

Who Can Volunteer?

Everyone Is Welcome

People of all ages can find ways to help.

Kids & Families

Under 15: volunteer with a parent or guardian.
16+: may volunteer independently.

Groups Welcome

Schools, seniors, community groups, families and other groups are welcome.

Dress for the Job

Comfortable clothes, sturdy closed-toe footwear and layers for Alberta weather.

Expect Real Work

Some jobs involve walking, lifting, bending, carrying, cleaning and extended time outdoors.

Animals Come First

Follow sanctuary instructions and safety rules, especially around larger animals and equipment.

Tell Us What You Need

Let Rosie’s know about physical limitations, allergies or other concerns ahead of time so the right job can be found.

Helpful extras:
work gloves · sunscreen · hat · water bottle

What Makes a Great Rosie’s Volunteer?

Dependable
Show up when you say you will.
Compassionate
Put the animals' wellbeing first.
Willing to Learn
Ask questions and learn how things are done.
Ready to Work
Not afraid of messy or unglamorous jobs.
Takes Initiative
Notice what needs doing instead of always waiting to be told.
Brings Something to the Table
Skills, ideas, creativity—or simply the willingness to figure things out.

If you look around and think, “I have an idea,” “I can help with that,” or “What if we tried this?”
You might be exactly the kind of volunteer we’re looking for.

Volunteering Isn’t Just Cuddling Animals

There will absolutely be special moments with the animals.

But most sanctuary work happens behind the scenes:

  • feeding
  • watering
  • cleaning
  • poop-scooping
  • hauling
  • repairing
  • organizing
  • filling buckets
  • maintaining pens and fences

You don’t need to be an animal expert. We can teach skills. Reliability, compassion and willingness to work matter much more.

Help Once

Special project or work day.

Help at an Event

Pitch in when something is happening.

Find Another Way

Supplies, fundraising, sharing, visiting.