Posts Tagged ‘volunteer’
A Colorful Kitchen Mural
Project Chimps is getting a new mural for the kitchen! Olivia Schreiber has painted a visual representation of the fruits and vegetables prepared for the former research chimpanzees. This kitchen mural is a fine addition to the meal preparation area, especially since it’s one of the first places visitors first see during their tours.
Read MoreThe Earthsong Garden
The Earthsong Garden is an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden at Project Chimps, where guests can learn about growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Thanks to a partnership with the North Georgia Master Gardeners and a $500 grant, ten trainee master gardeners will expand the garden with new planting areas in Fall 2026.
Read MoreGardens and Grubs: Grounds Maintenance at Project Chimps
Have you ever wondered what goes into grounds maintenance at a chimpanzee sanctuary? Well, it’s a little more than weeding a few wildflowers and mowing the lawn.
Read MoreDawn and Jim’s Journey to Full‑Time Volunteering
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In the same vein, it takes a village of deeply passionate and dedicated individuals to run Project Chimps. Two of those individuals are Dawn and Jim Greenway, a couple who made the leap from part-time to full-time volunteers in 2025.
Read MoreTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: Volunteer of the Year
By Morgan Kelly At Project Chimps, teamwork makes the dream work. On Saturday, April 19th, we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon, where we celebrated the hard work of our amazing volunteers. We also recognized those who really went above and beyond this year with awards for most chimp care, kitchen, and vet care hours. We…
Read MorePassion for Primates
By James Oatis At Project Chimps, giving former research chimpanzees a comfortable and enjoyable retirement is not just our mission, it’s our passion. While much can be said about the chimps themselves, it’s the support and love from staff and volunteers that is the foundation of Project Chimps. Chimpanzee care is a very intensive and…
Read MoreDiscover the Magic of Chimpanzees: Why You Should Visit Project Chimps
Have you ever looked into the eyes of a chimpanzee and wondered what stories they hold? At Project Chimps, a sanctuary nestled in the mountains of Morganton, Georgia, you can visit and find out!
Read MoreThe Remembrance Garden: A Dedication to the Chimps
For our 10th year anniversary, Project Chimps has been diligently working on various projects. One of these that have recently come to fruition is the Remembrance Garden. This is a dedicated space to acknowledge and honor the Chimps that have passed away in our conservation. To officially open the garden, our team initiated a Dedication Ceremony to honor the first chimps that lay in this memorialized space.
Read MoreVolunteer of The Year – 2024
Volunteers serve as the foundation of many conservationist efforts. We aimed to acknowledge our volunteers’ efforts by honoring them at our annual Volunteer luncheon. Our VOY Award for this year was granted to Catharine Dunlap. To honor her experience, we asked Catharine some questions about her time here.
Read MoreSpending Spring Break with the Chimps
Spring break is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer for a cause through volunteer vacations or an alternative spring break! If you’d like to learn more about alternative spring break opportunities for college students at Project Chimps, just keep reading!
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