Volunteer with Us

Discover rewarding volunteer opportunities at WhistleStop Acres, a beloved animal-assisted therapy farm. Join our passionate team and make a difference in the lives of both animals and people. Gain hands-on experience, create meaningful connections, and contribute to our community's well-being. Explore the joy of volunteering today!

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More Information

Welcome to WhistleStop Acres! We are so pleased with your interest in wanting to volunteer with us. 

  • We complete a background check on every volunteer that works with us.

  • Please don't hesitate to reach out to us (publicrelations@whistlestopacres.org) if something comes up or if you have any additional questions. We are here to work with you! 

  • This volunteer opportunity focuses on ranch care, including barn and paddock cleaning, fence building, mucking stalls, cleaning fallen tree limbs, moving, building various projects, painting, and mowing. No experience necessary!

  • This volunteer opportunity focuses on socializing the animals. Activities include simply spending time with them, but training for each animal type is required before you can start. We will teach you everything during your first visit!

  • This volunteer opportunity will focus on sustainability and gardening. Activities include, but are not limited to weeding, planting, and pruning. No experience necessary.

  • Volunteer with us for special events!

A calf and a piglet standing outside next to a wire fence. The calf is on the other side of the fence, while the piglet is inside. The calf is brown and white with a white face, and the piglet is brown with white markings.

Our Volunteer Partners

Student Council of Arts and Sciences

The Student Council of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to volunteering around the community and helping those in need. They aim to create unity, lead others, and empower others. They have helped us tremendously in volunteering for our grand opening ceremony.

Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors

Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors is dedicated to changing the stigma surrounding mental health, and is dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health. They have partnered with us for our grand ceremony, and have been a great help.