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  • Our interns engage in 30 to 40 hours a week of service-learning while performing a variety of farm chores including gardening, feeding, socializing, and exercising farm and domestic animals, mucking out animal areas, assisting with public tours, field trips and service-learning groups, and other duties as needed. Are you willing and able to accomplish these volunteer tasks?
  • Our interns engage in hard, physical volunteering and thus our intern program is only suitable for people who are physically fit and able to work outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions. Are you physically and mentally prepared for this challenge?
  • Our interns need to be self-motivated, dependable, team players, and flexible about what kind of volunteer task they are assigned to perform on a daily basis. Do you possess these qualities?
  • Sanctuary One provides intern housing which includes a bathroom/shower, a shared country kitchen, dining room and living room. Sleeping quarters vary depending on how many other interns reside at the farm, and will consist of either a shared or private room. Are you willing to accept whatever housing is available?
  • We require a $50 refundable cleaning deposit to be paid in cash upon arrival. It will be held in the Sanctuary safe until you check out at the end of your stay. Please type your initials to agree:
  • Volunteering as an intern at Sanctuary One does not create a landlord/tenant relationship. An individual is granted permission to live at the Sanctuary only as long as they remain in "good standing" as an intern. If the intern relationship is terminated by Sanctuary One, the individual must vacate the property as soon as reasonably possibly, and in no event longer than 48 hours. Are you willing to accept these terms?
  • All applicants must agree to a background check at their expense. Fees range from $15 to $100 for USA residents and higher internationally; you will be notified of the fee during the application process. This fee is non-refundable, even if you are not accepted as an intern or withdraw your application. Please type your initials to agree:
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Intern Testimonials

I think about Sanctuary One all the time. I dream of returning if the right opportunity were to arise. When I explain it to people I tell them that it’s my heaven and I really mean it. My time there with you and others was the chapter of my adult life that I will recall the most fondly, passionately, and vividly.  I wouldn’t be who I am today in terms of my values, worldview, and dreams without S1 and the incredible love, support and guidance.
Caroline, Intern
Thank you for the opportunity to come and intern at Sanctuary One. It has been wonderful living here and getting to know you all—you are an awesome group of people and animals. I’ve loved connecting with the animals and being in the outdoors of Oregon’s Applegate Valley! I appreciate this experience and hope to work with animals in the future.
Chloe, Intern
Thank you so much for the great experience! Although my stay was short I learned a lot. I greatly appreciate your welcoming arms, helping hands and warm hearts. Also, thanks for your patience! This place is truly a special one because of the care and devotion you put into it. I will always remember the time I spent with you, the animals and the land.
Mary Anne, Intern

Testimonials

Thank you so much for allowing us to see, experience, and serve your amazing farm. We’re inspired!
Joe, Work Group Volunteer
Sanctuary One has filled such a void for us and the boys here at the program. This population needs contact with animals, earth and serenity. Our time at the Sanctuary is very special, full of little magical moments and such unity among the group. Th… Read more
Pokey, Lithia Springs Boys Residential Program
I think about Sanctuary One all the time. I dream of returning if the right opportunity were to arise. When I explain it to people I tell them that it’s my heaven and I really mean it. My time there with you and others was the chapter of my adult lif… Read more
Caroline, Intern
Your organization is absolutely magical. Thank you so much for working with us. We adore you.
Renee, Work Group Volunteer

Senior animals have a hard time getting adopted. Mix in illness and the odds further decline. That could have been Leo’s story if he hadn’t come to Sanctuary One. A stray senior with a progressive immune disease, Leo waited patiently for his perf… Read more

Thank you so much for giving us a tour of Sanctuary One yesterday. We were prepared to love it and certainly did! Warmest congratulations and gratitude to each of you for the marvelous and much-needed work you are doing there.
Sheryl & Ed, Tour Participants
Thank you so much for the great experience! Although my stay was short I learned a lot. I greatly appreciate your welcoming arms, helping hands and warm hearts. Also, thanks for your patience! This place is truly a special one because of the care and… Read more
Mary Anne, Intern
I’m going to start a care farm just like Sanctuary One because you inspire me so much!
Emily, Work Group Volunteer
As a recent transplant to southern Oregon, my primary goal was to find someplace locally where I could “settle in,” meet like-minded people and begin making a positive impact in my new community. I couldn’t have found a more perfect place than Sanctu… Read more
Becky, Volunteer
I want to thank you for the opportunity for me to help at Sanctuary One. Going there has showed me to care about the animals and not just myself because it is hard for me to open up about my feelings. I also have the connection that the animals and I… Read more
Anonymous, Work Group Volunteer
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