Volunteer
For the success of STRC volunteers will play a crucial role to help us raise funds, build and maintain our facility, ensure that our riders are safe and horses are taken care of. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming part of this extraordinary journey of establishing a therapeutic riding center!
Ways to Volunteer
Lead the horse in the class and possibly groom and tack up the horse. Volunteers will work with the horses from the ground and not be asked to ride. Minimum Age 16+, Training Mandatory, prior horse experience (3-5 years) is necessary
HORSE LEADER
Walk beside the rider and their horse in order to assist with balance and reinforce the therapist’s directions.
Minimum Age 14+, Training Mandatory, no horse experience needed
SIDE WALKER
All volunteers must attend the STRC Volunteer Training (approx. 2hrs) and are asked to pass a background check. Cost to volunteer: $19. Side walkers and horse leaders must be able to walk for 60 minutes, be able to jog briefly, and possibly support a moderate amount of weight. The minimum age is 14. Younger volunteers may be asked to participate in opportunities outside the arena with parental supervision
REQUIREMENTS:
OUTSIDE THE ARENA
Barn Crew: Feeding, Cleaning Barn
Facility Maintenance: Mowing, Weed Eating, Bush Hogging, Repairs, Weeding, Fence Painting, Cleaning Pastures
Special Events: Fundraisers
Administration: Data Entry, Bulk Mailing, Filing, Etc.