Volunteer in The Petting Farm

The Petting Farm

3001 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Community Volunteer in Ann Arbor, MIOther Local Organizations
Mission

The Petting Farm seeks to touch the hearts of families through an encounter with our animals in a clean, safe, and informative environment in order to bridge the gap between the urban lifestyle and agriculture.

Opportunities Here are places to learn more or that may show current needs.
Typical Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
Clean Up & Maintenance

There is always a need for extra hands to assist with maintenance around the farm.

Children's Group Aid

Assist with our Children’s Program. Children ages 1-5 will get to hear stories, sing songs, play games, explore activities, and get to know our animals!

Gift Shop

Volunteer to work in the gift shop.

Animal Care and Socialization

The Petting Farm is home to about 100 traditional and non-traditional farm animals, including cows, horses, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, peacocks, cats and a bearded dragon. Volunteers help us care for all of these animals.

Education Center

At the Petting Farm we are committed to educate children, families, school students and all visitors in a fun and interactive environment.

Read Aloud/Story Time

Assist with our Children’s Program. Children ages 1-5 will get to hear stories, sing songs, play games, explore activities, and get to know our animals!

Administrative

Assist in the office performing administrative tasks that keep us running smoothly.

Pony Rides

Assist with pony rides to provide an enriching hands-on experience.

Landscaping

Put your green thumb to use and assist with landscaping.

Special Events

Assist with special events at the farm.

Group Volunteer Projects

Groups can volunteer to assist with one time projects on the farm.

Contact the organization to explore other possible ways to work together.
How you help

We rely on the support of our patrons and sponsors as well as donations to keep our facility open to the public.

About

The Petting Farm opened its doors in 1984 at Domino’s Farms. In 1996 The Petting Farm became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. At the Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms we combine education and fun to give all of our visitors an enriching hands-on experience where they can learn about a real farm and interact with the animals. We now rely on the support of our patrons and sponsors as well as donations to keep our facility open to the public. The Petting Farm is a symbol of our appreciation and commitment to the agriculture industry and the traditional farm values that are evident in our culture.