Goat Tender

Get Connected Icon Until Jul 18, 2026
Get Connected Icon 12-1 PM

Description

Come help take care of Habitat's Herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats.

The goats are used as living lawn mowers, helping maintain the meadows as open spaces.

 

Responsibilities would include

- Cleaning up after the goats

- Ensuring the goats have food, water, and shelter

- Interacting with the general public who are viewing the goats

- Assisting staff with herding if needed

- Able to handle staying in a meadow during the summer if needed

 

During the summer, the goats may go out to the meadow. Goat Tenders are expected to be able to be with them as the goats are not allowed out alone.

- Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied with an adult

- Minimum 6 month commitment

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We are looking to fill an afternoon shift

Wednesdays 12-1 PM

Can be done as an individual or as a group

Please register onto the waitlist and we will reach out to coordinate a meeting to see if this is a good fit

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 12 and 80.
Get Connected Icon Register by Jul 18, 2026
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Location is within a roofed pavilion
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon long sleeves
Get Connected Icon wear close toed shoes
Get Connected Icon bring a water bottle

Location

Get Connected Icon 10 Juniper Rd
Belmont, MA  02478