ACC NCR Community Service Day at Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary

Join ACC NCR Community Service and Maryland Advisory Committees for an extraordinary volunteer opportunity at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, a beautiful 400-acre refuge in Poolesville, Maryland, that provides lifelong care for over 200 rescued and mostly fully-grown farm animals, including cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, and turkeys. 
During this special event, participants will get to help with hands-on volunteer activities, during which you will meet and engage with the animals who call the Sanctuary home. Tasks may vary from active, strength-based work to lighter, low-impact options. Families are welcome — children must be ages 16+ to participate, and students can earn community service credit.

We will provide delicious snacks for participants. To respect the sanctuary’s mission, we kindly ask that any food brought be vegan.

Please note: The sanctuary has unpaved paths, so wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Attendance will be capped due to the size of the sanctuary.  We ask that all participants donate $10 directly to the Sanctuary to participate.  Information on how to do this will be sent in the confirmation email after you register.  All donations are non-refundable, but will be applied if the event is rescheduled.

Before registering, please check out Poplar Spring's website for more information about the Sanctuary  and what to expect when you visit. 

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.