2023 Volunteer Caregiver Days
+ Vegan Potlucks!
Join us for a volunteer caregiver day and vegan potluck at the sanctuary! It takes a village to care for 35 residents, so your help is greatly appreciated! Signing up for multiple days and carpooling with a friend is strongly encouraged!
If you participate in the vegan potluck, please bring a recipe card to share with others and note any allergens. In addition, FOTF will provide reusable plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. Thank you!
Volunteer Dates
Sunday, March 12, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, April 23, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, May 21, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, June 11, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, July 23, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, August 13, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, September 10, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, October 22, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sunday, November 12, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern
Sanctuary Rules
We love to have your volunteer help! But, first, we need to make sure that you are aware of a few things about this sanctuary and give you some information to prepare you for volunteering:
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First and foremost, this is a home for our residents. As their caregivers, their comfort, safety, and well-being are our number one priority.
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You must sign age-appropriate waivers when you arrive.
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No one is guaranteed any interactions with the residents. The sanctuary is not a petting zoo.
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If residents aren’t interested, we don’t obligate them to do anything they don’t feel comfortable with unless it’s for their primary care/needs.
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If they walk away from you, please do not pursue them. We are in the residents’ homes, respecting their body language.
Recommended supplies
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Snacks. Please, no animal products on the premises out of respect for our residents. Let us know if you have any questions about veganism. Please do not bring food of any kind into the animal enclosures for their safety and yours.
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Bring a water bottle.
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Wear/bring sunblock just in case.
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Wear/bring bug spray just in case.
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Wear clothing you don’t mind messing up, preferably pants, closed-toed shoes, preferably boots.
Parking and communication
Here is Carmen Pope’s cell for you to contact the day of the event. We don’t check emails or other forms of communication promptly for last-minute cancellations. (770) 876-7927. Text/call when you arrive & we will get you at the gate.
Our address is:
1701 Launius Rd.
Good Hope, Ga 30641
PARKING: please parallel park in grass on the shoulder of the street - see pictures**
Tours at the Sanctuary
Farm of the Free is OPEN to the public BY APPOINTMENT AND ON VOLUNTEER DAYS.
Private Tour will consist of:
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Touring the sanctuary for 2 hours with your family and friends.
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View the residents to include our resident chickens, goats, sheep, cows and donkey's. *Please note that not all animals may want to be interacted with.
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End the tour with a visit to our gift shop.
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A suggested donation of $20 per person is greatly appreciated.
Private Tours are by appointment only, and other public events will be announced on our webpage and on social media. Some events may include; presentation days, potluck days, cooking classes, meditation/yoga classes, and volunteer days. We would love for you to visit one of our future events or schedule a private tour.
If you would like to become a volunteer or schedule a private tour, please email us at:
farmofthefree@gmail.com OR text Carmen at: 770-876-7927
*Due to the coronavirus and for your safety, our residents, please make us aware if you are having symptoms or if you have been around anyone who's tested positive and we can easily reschedule. Please also be aware that you might be indoors and outdoors, and social distancing is not always possible.