Volunteering with Edgar’s Mission

We’re nothing without ewe! Edgar’s Mission gratefully appreciates the invaluable assistance of like-minded people who share our belief in a kind and just world for all.

Types of Volunteering

Regular Sanctuary Volunteering – an ongoing commitment of kindness


Every day of the week, our animals need love and care. If you can commit to volunteering once a week or fortnight for at least six months, this is for you!

Daily volunteer jobs include cleaning the animal’s shelters and paddocks as well as helping to keep the sanctuary safe and looking beautiful. This requires trained people who can assist on a reliable and continued basis.

To apply, we require that you first attend a Helping Hands Day. This will give you a feel for the type of work you would be doing. You will then get a chance to apply for regular volunteering at the end of the day.

Book Club


Well, a book club of sorts. Perhaps it’s more of a reading club, a kindness club and a way to remind vulnerable animals there is indeed good in the world.

We’re looking for members to create a dialogue of kindness with our newest sanctuary residents who might be a little scared of humans, reading to them through soothing tones in a non-confrontational manner.

Requirements

  • Readers must be 18 years or over
  • We require a minimum commitment of one session per week or fortnight between 30 minutes to 1 hour at the sanctuary in Lancefield for 3 months
  • You must be prepared to sit calmly with the animals, not make eye contact or try to initiate engagement with them, no loud voices or sudden movements.
  • And of course, a love of reading, animals and kindness are essential.

If you tick all the boxes, please email [email protected] with your availability.

Music Enrichment


Calming, gentle music can have a wonderful benefit to animal wellbeing. It can be a way to remind vulnerable animals that there is indeed good in the world.

If you are skilled at playing a soft, soothing instrument such as a harp or acoustic guitar, and want to help bring some peacefulness to our sanctuary residents, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Musicians must be 18 years or over
  • We require a minimum commitment of one session per week or fortnight between 30 minutes to 1 hour at the sanctuary in Lancefield for 3 months. You must be prepared to sit calmly with the animals, not make eye contact or try to initiate engagement with them, no loud sounds or sudden movements.
  • And of course a love of music, animals and kindness are essential.

If you tick all the boxes, please email [email protected] with your availability.

Garden Club 


On Wednesday and/or Saturdays we are looking for volunteers to help keep our sanctuary gardens healthy and beautiful. If you are a green thumb, this is the perfect way to help Edgar’s Mission!
Please note that if you would prefer animal interaction, we suggest becoming a regular volunteer.

Requirements

  • Gardeners must be 18 years or over.
  • We require a minimum commitment of one session per week or fortnight for 6 months.
  • And of course, a love of gardening, animals and kindness are essential.

If you tick all the boxes, we’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] with your availability.