In Episode 319, Larry Boxman invites Workampers to volunteer at On Golden Rescue in Oregon
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This week, we are heading to the Pacific Northwest to speak with the founder of a large animal rescue in Oregon.
Larry Boxman is the founder of On Golden Rescue. It is a remarkable sanctuary dedicated to caring for aging horses, donkeys, mules, goats and other large domestic animals.
Nestled on 105 acres in the Oregon wilderness, On Golden Rescue provides these animals with a safe and loving forever home.
Larry recently launched a Workamping program to bring in compassionate people who want to help care for these animals while enjoying the tranquility of a remote, scenic location.
He talks about his lifelong passion for animal rescue and describes the type of Workampers he’s looking for at On Golden Rescue.
This opportunity would be a great fit for someone who loves animals and would like to work in a peaceful, natural outdoor setting.
Workamping at On Golden Rescue isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals who might otherwise have nowhere else to go. The animals have generally been rescued, are being rehabilitated or have retired.
Located in a remote, yet beautiful, part of Oregon about an hour from Portland and the Pacific coast, this sanctuary offers Workampers an opportunity to care for animals while living in a full-hookup RV site surrounded by nature.
The role involves hands-on work, including grooming and exercising the animals, cleaning stalls, and maintaining water and feeding stations.
While prior experience with horses is helpful, it’s not required. Larry and his team are happy to train passionate individuals who have a heart for animal care.
Workampers should be physically capable of lifting feed bags and water buckets, as well as be comfortable working in a quiet, rural environment.
The jobs are volunteer, but Workampers are only expected to donate 15 to 20 hours a week in exchange for a free full-hookup RV site.
Because On Golden Rescue is open year round, Larry is ideally looking for folks who would like to make a commitment longer than a month or two.
Beyond the work itself, On Golden Rescue offers an opportunity to connect with nature, witness the resilience of rescued animals, and contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit that relies on volunteers and donors for support.
To learn more and apply, visit OnGoldenRescue.org, or reach out to Larry directly at [email protected].
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That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with a woman who operates an RV park and motel near Denali National Park in Alaska. If you’re looking for a wilderness adventure with some modern amenities, this will be a great job for you.
I’ll have more details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening, and if you like these interviews, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.
