Volunteer

•  18 years of age or older
  Age 12 or older parent / guardian will need to speak with us prior and complete appropriate paperwork. 
• Comfortable around horses and/or willingness to learn if assisting in sessions
• Wear appropriate attire: 
  • Closed Toe Shoes
  • Pants
  • T-shirt / sweatshirt 

• Volunteer Application: General Details, Medical Release / Emergency Contacts, Liability Release, Photography / Videography Release
• Attend Volunteer Orientation & Training
• Sign Up for Sessions

• Greeter
  Greet volunteers, parents / guardians, and participants as they arrive and help direct them with where to go. Help answer questions.
   
• Check In
  Assist volunteers with check in, finding name tags, and confirming paperwork has been completed / turned in. Assist participants and families with check in, confirming paperwork has been completed / turned in, assist with finding name tags and helmets.
  
• Hydration & First Aid
  Assist with passing out water and have first aid kit available and assist as needed.
  
• Helmet Fit
  Assist participants with locating their helmets and ensuring fit is appropriate.
  
• Horse Assistant
  Assist with locating grooming tools, tack and equipment, equine first aid kit, and returning equipment to proper location when session is completed.
  
• Instructor Assistant
  Assist instructor by setting up arena, having activity supplies available, retrieving items as needed, and assisting with activities as requested.
  
• Instructor / Activity Lead
  Lead the group session and help direct participants, volunteers, and horse leaders through set activities.
  
• Activity Assistant
  Assist the instructor and / or participants with activities as requested. Example: playing catch
  
• Horse Handler / Horse Leader
  Ensure the horse is groomed and tacked appropriately, warm up the horse before sessions, lead / handle the horse to assist with a safe and enriching environment for horses, riders, and volunteers during session, and assist with removing tack upon completion.
  
• Side-walker
  These individuals provide support and security to the rider throughout the session. This may include encouraging the rider, demonstrating exercises/activities, playing games, listening and helping the rider listen and follow directions, assisting rider with social & motor skills, sing songs, and more.
  
• Equipment Setup / Take Down
  Assist with setting up the arena and our loading / unloading ramp, check-in / out area, and finding / preparing / cleaning /returning session equipment utilized.

For each individual rider, we need a minimum of three volunteers. 

• one horse leader (typically owner)
• two side-walkers (provide support and security for the participant)
• activity assistants pending the activity

Assignments will be based on your comfort level / abilities. We do our best to pair new volunteers with experienced volunteers allowing you to gain comfort and understanding of your role.   

•  Barn Maintenance
  Help take care of the "stinky stuff"
  
• Volunteer Coordinator
  Help coordinate volunteer teams and discuss any volunteer concerns
  
• Equipment Cleaning
  Assist with disinfecting helmets, etc utilized during sessions, tack cleaning, grooming tools, and blanket washing between seasons.  
  
• Photography / Videography
  Take photos and videos during sessions and events for marketing and promotional materials.
  
• Clerical Work
  Assist with Paperwork organization, email communications, marketing materials, social media, etc.
  
• Fundraising
  Assist with fundraising ideas, coordination, events, etc.
  
• Board Meetings
  Attend Board Meetings and help move our organization forward. Consider becoming a Board Member.
  
• Trailer Maintenance
  Assist with maintaining our trailer as needed.
  
• Horse Team
  Assist with recruiting, screening, and on boarding horses.
  
• Marketing Team
  Assist with creating marketing materials: flyers, brochures, FB posts, newsletter, etc.
  
• Program Intake Coordinator
  Assist with incoming participant applications.
  
• And More