Goat Tender

Get Connected Icon Until Jul 18, 2026
Get Connected Icon Mon 1-2 PM, Tues 9-10 AM, or Tues 10-11 AM

Description

Help us care for Habitat's resident herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats!

We are looking for volunteers available Mondays from 1-2pm and/or Tuesdays between 9am-11am (for a one-hour shift). We welcome individuals or small groups of volunteers who can commit to a weekly shift.

The goats are used as living lawn mowers, helping maintain the meadows as open spaces and removing invasive species through their browsing.

Responsibilities

Volunteers are expected to:

  • Clean up after the goats

  • Ensure the goats have food, water, and shelter

  • Interact with and educate the general public who are viewing the goats

  • Assist staff with herding (if needed)

  • Accompany goats in the meadow during the summer (if needed), as goats must be monitored the entire time in that setting.

Requirements

  • Successfully pass a CORI/SORI background check

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

  • Commit a minimum of 6 months to the volunteer position

How to express interest

Please create an account in the Volunteer Portal, then click the "Respond" or "Waitlist" button to express your interest. We will reach out to coordinate an introductory meeting to see if this position is a good fit.

At this time, we are looking only to fill the following shifts:

  • Mondays 1-2 PM

  • Tuesdays, a 1-hour shift between 9-11 AM

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 12 and 80.
Get Connected Icon Register by Jul 18, 2026
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Inclement Weather Plan: Location is within a roofed pavilion
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Location

Get Connected Icon 10 Juniper Rd
Belmont, MA  02478