Volunteer

Meet Steve Erlsten! Steve first volunteered with Animal Place in 2015 during one of our large hen rescues. “I pulled about a hundred hens from an egg factory,” said Steve. One particular hen wrapped herself around Steve’s finger and into his heart. “Her entire life was spent on wire with other hens above her dropping […]

Lynn Tousey-Owen is not only a monthly donor but also a beloved, recurring volunteer at Animal Place. Lynn’s first volunteer experience at Animal Place was in 2019 during a 3-day visit from the Bay Area. She spent each morning volunteering with the Animal Care Team and the rest of the day enjoying the animal residents.

Volunteers head out with Associate CEO Kelcie for a morning shift. Earlier this month, we sent out a plea for volunteers. Short-staffed and facing grueling heat, we were in a tough situation. Our incredible supporters pulled through for us. As you always do! Over the past few weeks we’ve welcomed a number of brand new

Organization Description: Animal Place is an animal rights organization promoting the complete protection of farmed animals and a vegan lifestyle. We operate a 600-acre sanctuary in Grass Valley, CA that serves as a permanent safe haven for farmed animals and an education center. Adjacent to the Grass Valley Sanctuary is our Guest House, which houses

Alida funnels her passion for animals into volunteerism and support! Alida first volunteered with Animal Place after our 2012 rescue of 4,460 hens from a Turlock egg farm that left 50,000 birds without food for more than two weeks. She helped to administer medicine, trim overgrown nails and matted feathers of rescued hens. “I’d never

At Animal Place, our mission of compassion propels us to save the lives of thousands of farmed animals each year. At the heart of our organization are several hundred volunteers who practice the same mission and choose to give their time toward our rescue efforts. From cleaning stalls to socializing with our chickens, volunteers are

Socializers At Animal Place, volunteers help with animal care, advocacy, outreach, and adoptions. One group of volunteers fulfills a special role of socializing shy or newly rescued animals. Meet three socializers who enjoy the double benefit of being outside in a gorgeous environment while also hanging out with some really cool animals! Susan McCracken Susan