Volunteer: Prairie Farm Volunteer (Morning)Prairie Farm is a seasonal petting zoo and educational farm offering fun, hands-on learning experiences for all ages! Home to a wide variety of animals including pigs, goats (and adorable baby goats), ducks, cows, calves, donkeys, chickens, chicks, horses, turtles, alpacas, rabbits, koi fish, sheep, and miniature horses—there’s never a dull moment at the farm! Volunteer Role: As a Prairie Farm volunteer, you’ll play a key part in helping care for our animals and keep the farm safe and welcoming for guests. Volunteers may assist with: Cleaning animal enclosures Feeding and caring for animals (under staff supervision) Picking up litter and keeping public areas clean Providing line control and assisting with general farm operations Other tasks as assigned by staffImportant Notes: Volunteers must check in with staff at the farm house upon arrival and sign in/out of their shift using the Volunteer Portal or Causer app. You’ll be given a volunteer ID badge—please wear it in a visible location during your shift and return it at the end. Volunteers should not move animals and should never be alone in an enclosure with animals present. This listing is for the morning shift. If you're interested in volunteering in the afternoon (3:00pm–5:00pm), click HERE to sign up.We’re excited to have you join us in making Prairie Farm a clean, safe, and educational environment for the whole community! Point of Contact: Kathryn Bell Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] or Katie Wells Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] Program: Prairie Farm Prairie Farm is a seasonal petting zoo and educational farm offering fun, hands-on learning experiences for all ages! Home to a wide variety of animals including pigs, goats (and adorable baby goats), ducks, cows, calves, donkeys, chickens, chicks, horses, turtles, alpacas, rabbits, koi fish, sheep, and miniature horses—there’s never a dull moment at the farm! Volunteer Role: As a Prairie Farm volunteer, you’ll play a key part in helping care for our animals and keep the farm safe and welcoming for guests. Volunteers may assist with: Cleaning animal enclosures Feeding and caring for animals (under staff supervision) Picking up litter and keeping public areas clean Providing line control and assisting with general farm operations Other tasks as assigned by staffImportant Notes: Volunteers must check in with staff at the farm house upon arrival and sign in/out of their shift using the Volunteer Portal or Causer app. You’ll be given a volunteer ID badge—please wear it in a visible location during your shift and return it at the end. Volunteers should not move animals and should never be alone in an enclosure with animals present. This listing is for the morning shift. If you're interested in volunteering in the afternoon (3:00pm–5:00pm), click HERE to sign up.We’re excited to have you join us in making Prairie Farm a clean, safe, and educational environment for the whole community! Point of Contact: Kathryn Bell Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] or Katie Wells Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] Program: Prairie Farm Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61821 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Prairie Farm Volunteer (Afternoon)Prairie Farm is a seasonal petting zoo and educational farm offering fun, hands-on learning experiences for all ages! Home to a wide variety of animals including pigs, goats (and adorable baby goats), ducks, cows, calves, donkeys, chickens, chicks, horses, turtles, alpacas, rabbits, koi fish, sheep, and miniature horses—there’s never a dull moment at the farm! Volunteer Role: As a Prairie Farm volunteer, you’ll play a key part in helping care for our animals and keep the farm safe and welcoming for guests. Volunteers may assist with: Cleaning animal enclosures Feeding and caring for animals (under staff supervision) Picking up litter and keeping public areas clean Providing line control and assisting with general farm operations Other tasks as assigned by staffImportant Notes: Volunteers must check in with staff at the farm house upon arrival and sign in/out of their shift using the Volunteer Portal or Causer app. You’ll be given a volunteer ID badge—please wear it in a visible location during your shift and return it at the end. Volunteers should not move animals and should never be alone in an enclosure with animals present. This listing is for the afternoon shift. If you're interested in volunteering in the morning (9:00am–11:00am), click HERE to sign up.We’re excited to have you join us in making Prairie Farm a clean, safe, and educational environment for the whole community! Point of Contact: Kathryn Bell Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] or Katie Wells Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] Program: Prairie Farm Prairie Farm is a seasonal petting zoo and educational farm offering fun, hands-on learning experiences for all ages! Home to a wide variety of animals including pigs, goats (and adorable baby goats), ducks, cows, calves, donkeys, chickens, chicks, horses, turtles, alpacas, rabbits, koi fish, sheep, and miniature horses—there’s never a dull moment at the farm! Volunteer Role: As a Prairie Farm volunteer, you’ll play a key part in helping care for our animals and keep the farm safe and welcoming for guests. Volunteers may assist with: Cleaning animal enclosures Feeding and caring for animals (under staff supervision) Picking up litter and keeping public areas clean Providing line control and assisting with general farm operations Other tasks as assigned by staffImportant Notes: Volunteers must check in with staff at the farm house upon arrival and sign in/out of their shift using the Volunteer Portal or Causer app. You’ll be given a volunteer ID badge—please wear it in a visible location during your shift and return it at the end. Volunteers should not move animals and should never be alone in an enclosure with animals present. This listing is for the afternoon shift. If you're interested in volunteering in the morning (9:00am–11:00am), click HERE to sign up.We’re excited to have you join us in making Prairie Farm a clean, safe, and educational environment for the whole community! Point of Contact: Kathryn Bell Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] or Katie Wells Prairie Farm Director Ph: 217-398-2583 Email: [email protected] Program: Prairie Farm Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 61821 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Barn BashKick up your boots for a night of down-home fun at the Prairie Farm Barnyard Bash! Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with live music, dancing under the stars, and classic farm fun for all ages. Savor local eats, climb aboard a hayride, visit the petting zoo, and test your skills with barn games and crafts. Whether you're two-steppin’ on the dance floor or roasting s’mores by the fire, there’s plenty to enjoy all night long. This event is available for 7 Volunteers to work alongside staff helping set up and work varying stations throughout the event. Admission: Check in guests who have pre-paid, help handle cash payments for at-the-door admission, apply wristbands for each guest, and take attendance. Activity stations: Help manage games and craft tables, encourage participation, and assist families as needed. Animal areas: Monitor petting area to ensure safety for both guests and animals. Hayrides: Assist guests in loading and unloading from the hayride, manage lines, and provide directions. Smores: Set up and help guests as needed, keep areas clean and safe. Guest engagement: Greeting guests, providing information, and helping them find activities General Event Support: Assisting with set up and cleanup, restocking supplies, and jumping in wherever is needed. There will be a detailed schedule for volunteers and staff to rotate in 30-minute increments, so they always have something to do. Volunteers will arrive at 5pm and will need to park in the back of the farm and enter through the service gate. They will meet staff/directors at the farmhouse. If the event is going to be affected by weather, the event will be canceled. Volunteers will be emailed by Directors if any changes are made Event Contacts Kathryn Bell Email: [email protected]. Ph: 217-840-9476 Katie Wells Email: [email protected]. Ph: 217-621-8861 Program: Prairie Farm Kick up your boots for a night of down-home fun at the Prairie Farm Barnyard Bash! Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with live music, dancing under the stars, and classic farm fun for all ages. Savor local eats, climb aboard a hayride, visit the petting zoo, and test your skills with barn games and crafts. Whether you're two-steppin’ on the dance floor or roasting s’mores by the fire, there’s plenty to enjoy all night long. This event is available for 7 Volunteers to work alongside staff helping set up and work varying stations throughout the event. Admission: Check in guests who have pre-paid, help handle cash payments for at-the-door admission, apply wristbands for each guest, and take attendance. Activity stations: Help manage games and craft tables, encourage participation, and assist families as needed. Animal areas: Monitor petting area to ensure safety for both guests and animals. Hayrides: Assist guests in loading and unloading from the hayride, manage lines, and provide directions. Smores: Set up and help guests as needed, keep areas clean and safe. Guest engagement: Greeting guests, providing information, and helping them find activities General Event Support: Assisting with set up and cleanup, restocking supplies, and jumping in wherever is needed. There will be a detailed schedule for volunteers and staff to rotate in 30-minute increments, so they always have something to do. Volunteers will arrive at 5pm and will need to park in the back of the farm and enter through the service gate. They will meet staff/directors at the farmhouse. If the event is going to be affected by weather, the event will be canceled. Volunteers will be emailed by Directors if any changes are made Event Contacts Kathryn Bell Email: [email protected]. Ph: 217-840-9476 Katie Wells Email: [email protected]. Ph: 217-621-8861 Program: Prairie Farm Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 18, 2026 Zip Code: 61821 Allow Groups: No |