Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Monthly Workday & Potlucks at PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Join PEAK Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled volunteer Workday & Potluck! Lend a helping hand caring for our furry and feathered friends, and then enjoy a delicious vegan potluck meal with fellow animal lovers. Held from 11am-2pm the last Saturday of every month, these events are a great way to connect with the residents of our farmed animal sanctuary in a beautiful setting. No experience necessary, just a big heart!

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Join PEAK Animal Sanctuary for a fun-filled volunteer Workday & Potluck! Lend a helping hand caring for our furry and feathered friends, and then enjoy a delicious vegan potluck meal with fellow animal lovers. Held from 11am-2pm the last Saturday of every month, these events are a great way to connect with the residents of our farmed animal sanctuary in a beautiful setting. No experience necessary, just a big heart!

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47431

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Learn and Volunteer with Rescued Animals

PEAK Animal Sanctuary is a haven for animals that inspires community and advocates for a peaceful coexistence with other species. PEAK stands for "People, Earth, and Animals in Kinship." We are home to dozens of rescued farmed animals including cows, pigs, goats, turkeys, and chickens, and are located in Freedom, Indiana.


PEAK is thrilled to be a host sanctuary for the LEAP program. LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a transformative education initiative that engages high school students nationwide. It offers an empathetic alternative to conventional agricultural programs like 4H and FFA. From September to May, students dedicate around 10 hours each month to volunteer at PEAK, where they tend to rescued animals, undertake infrastructure projects, and delve into issues such as veganism, environmental sustainability, and climate action. LEAP equips young individuals to confront and devise solutions for pressing challenges like animal welfare, climate change, food scarcity, and habitat degradation, culminating in community projects that epitomize their learning and impact.


PEAK will host a select group of up to eight high school students for the 2024-25 school year. Students will benefit from a blend of interactive lessons and hands-on experiences, enriched with leadership training and skill development. All LEAP workshops are held on Saturdays. Calendar coming soon! For more information about PEAK Animal Sanctuary or to apply for the LEAP program, please visit https://www.peakanimalsanctuary.org/leapatpeak or contact Natalie Levin at natalie@uplandspeak.org.

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

PEAK Animal Sanctuary is a haven for animals that inspires community and advocates for a peaceful coexistence with other species. PEAK stands for "People, Earth, and Animals in Kinship." We are home to dozens of rescued farmed animals including cows, pigs, goats, turkeys, and chickens, and are located in Freedom, Indiana.


PEAK is thrilled to be a host sanctuary for the LEAP program. LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a transformative education initiative that engages high school students nationwide. It offers an empathetic alternative to conventional agricultural programs like 4H and FFA. From September to May, students dedicate around 10 hours each month to volunteer at PEAK, where they tend to rescued animals, undertake infrastructure projects, and delve into issues such as veganism, environmental sustainability, and climate action. LEAP equips young individuals to confront and devise solutions for pressing challenges like animal welfare, climate change, food scarcity, and habitat degradation, culminating in community projects that epitomize their learning and impact.


PEAK will host a select group of up to eight high school students for the 2024-25 school year. Students will benefit from a blend of interactive lessons and hands-on experiences, enriched with leadership training and skill development. All LEAP workshops are held on Saturdays. Calendar coming soon! For more information about PEAK Animal Sanctuary or to apply for the LEAP program, please visit https://www.peakanimalsanctuary.org/leapatpeak or contact Natalie Levin at natalie@uplandspeak.org.

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Sep 13, 2025 through May 9, 2026

Zip Code: 47431

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Farmed Animal Care Intern *FREE housing & WiFi*

We’re accepting applications for our Internship Program! (FREE Housing and Wifi Included) Our internship will provide an individual with a meaningful educational experience; to care for and connect with our fellow animals, work side-by-side with the on-site animal care team.  Off-site intern opportunities are available such as fundraising, social media, and grant writing are also available.  This is a chance to be part of a passionate team who work tirelessly to build respect for our fellow animals. Email your resume or any questions to information@uplandspeak.org PEAK is ~40 minutes from Bloomington and ~1 hour from Indianapolis.    Overview 30 – 40 hours per week (flexible for active students) On-site housing provided, commuting is acceptable Interns will be responsible for their own meals, personal cleaning products, etc. Internships available Year Round Transportation not required while at the sanctuary Interns are required to follow the dietary aspect of veganism / eat animal-free foods while on the Sanctuary grounds. Must be 18 years or older

Duties

Animal feeding and watering Stall and habitat cleaning and enrichment Assisting with animal health checks Preparation of medications and support of medical care Animal monitoring for special needs animals Assist with property management; compost, mowing and/or weed eating Special building care projects as they arise

Requirements

Prepared to work in variable weather conditions Sharp observation and animal behavior skills Ability to perform physical tasks (such as lifting hay/straw bales)

Benefits

Acquiring in-depth knowledge of 'farmed' animal care Interacting  and connecting with the PEAK survivors Working with like-minded and committed animal advocates Making a difference for our fellow animals Ideal opportunity for those interested in veterinary medicine Plethora of experiences to draw on and highlight for future job opportunities Access to PEAK's 60 acre property with numerous free-living individuals and areas to explore and recharge Email your resume or any questions to information@uplandspeak.org

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

We’re accepting applications for our Internship Program! (FREE Housing and Wifi Included) Our internship will provide an individual with a meaningful educational experience; to care for and connect with our fellow animals, work side-by-side with the on-site animal care team.  Off-site intern opportunities are available such as fundraising, social media, and grant writing are also available.  This is a chance to be part of a passionate team who work tirelessly to build respect for our fellow animals. Email your resume or any questions to information@uplandspeak.org PEAK is ~40 minutes from Bloomington and ~1 hour from Indianapolis.    Overview 30 – 40 hours per week (flexible for active students) On-site housing provided, commuting is acceptable Interns will be responsible for their own meals, personal cleaning products, etc. Internships available Year Round Transportation not required while at the sanctuary Interns are required to follow the dietary aspect of veganism / eat animal-free foods while on the Sanctuary grounds. Must be 18 years or older

Duties

Animal feeding and watering Stall and habitat cleaning and enrichment Assisting with animal health checks Preparation of medications and support of medical care Animal monitoring for special needs animals Assist with property management; compost, mowing and/or weed eating Special building care projects as they arise

Requirements

Prepared to work in variable weather conditions Sharp observation and animal behavior skills Ability to perform physical tasks (such as lifting hay/straw bales)

Benefits

Acquiring in-depth knowledge of 'farmed' animal care Interacting  and connecting with the PEAK survivors Working with like-minded and committed animal advocates Making a difference for our fellow animals Ideal opportunity for those interested in veterinary medicine Plethora of experiences to draw on and highlight for future job opportunities Access to PEAK's 60 acre property with numerous free-living individuals and areas to explore and recharge Email your resume or any questions to information@uplandspeak.org

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47431

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: PEAK Board of Directors

Interested in being an advocate for some of the most underrepresented and mistreated beings on the planet? Have a professional skill set that you would like to use to help make the world a more just and sustainable place?

Uplands PEAK Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Indiana's first farmed animal sanctuary, is recruiting dynamic vegan/aspiring vegan professionals to join our growing board of directors!

After moving in 2018 to our new 105+ acre property in Freedom, PEAK is currently home to cows, pigs, chickens, goats and turkeys. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farm animals, educate the public on the benefits of a healthy vegan lifestyle, and promote sustainability. At PEAK, we envision a compassionate and harmonious world where People, Earth, and Animals live in Kinship.


The position requires a minimum time commitment of 8 hours each month. 


The board of directors at PEAK serves as the management team for the sanctuary.  Our responsibilities include ensuring that adequate resources are generated, helping to build critical relationships, and shaping the organization into the future through strategic planning.  The opportunities for making an impact (and getting your hands dirty with our residents, if you like!) are endless. 

Areas of support needed are: fundraising expertise, marketing, nonprofit and/or animal rights board experience, sanctuary experience, legal expertise, grant writing experience, volunteer coordination, veterinarian or vet technician, outreach experience.  

For more information visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Interested in being an advocate for some of the most underrepresented and mistreated beings on the planet? Have a professional skill set that you would like to use to help make the world a more just and sustainable place?

Uplands PEAK Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Indiana's first farmed animal sanctuary, is recruiting dynamic vegan/aspiring vegan professionals to join our growing board of directors!

After moving in 2018 to our new 105+ acre property in Freedom, PEAK is currently home to cows, pigs, chickens, goats and turkeys. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglected farm animals, educate the public on the benefits of a healthy vegan lifestyle, and promote sustainability. At PEAK, we envision a compassionate and harmonious world where People, Earth, and Animals live in Kinship.


The position requires a minimum time commitment of 8 hours each month. 


The board of directors at PEAK serves as the management team for the sanctuary.  Our responsibilities include ensuring that adequate resources are generated, helping to build critical relationships, and shaping the organization into the future through strategic planning.  The opportunities for making an impact (and getting your hands dirty with our residents, if you like!) are endless. 

Areas of support needed are: fundraising expertise, marketing, nonprofit and/or animal rights board experience, sanctuary experience, legal expertise, grant writing experience, volunteer coordination, veterinarian or vet technician, outreach experience.  

For more information visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Organization: PEAK Animal Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47431

Allow Groups: No