Sidewalker
Role: Walk alongside the horse during lessons to provide physical and emotional support to the rider.
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Horse Leader
Role: Lead the horse during therapeutic sessions while being responsive to the instructor and rider needs.
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Sidewalker experience (minimum 12 sessions)
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Horse Leader Training
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Prior horse experience preferred
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Strong physical awareness and comfort with horses
Barn Helper & Mucker
Role: Support daily horse care tasks such as mucking stalls, filling water buckets, grooming, sweeping, and tack cleaning.
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New Volunteer Orientation
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Barn Orientation (hands-on training session)
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Must be comfortable around horses
Office Volunteer
Role: Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, preparing mailings, and phone support.
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Special Event Volunteer
Role: Help with fundraising events, community outreach booths, and setup/cleanup for large events. Tasks may include guest check-in, merchandise tables, decorating, and more.
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Event Briefing (provided before each event; no long-term training required)
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May involve evening or weekend hours
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Great for volunteers with limited availability
Facility Volunteer
Role: Assist with light maintenance, landscaping, painting, pressure washing, or small repair projects.
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Group Volunteers
Role: Perfect for school groups, corporate teams, or service clubs looking to volunteer for a one-time or recurring project.
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Group Volunteer Application
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Group Orientation or Briefing (on the day of service)
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Activities vary depending on the group and day (may include barn chores, facility projects, or event prep)
* Volunteer profiles will be deleted from the database if inactive for one year.