Volunteer at Hooves of Hope
Hooves of Hope not only provides hope and happiness to our riders, but we seek to inspire volunteers as well! Due to the generosity, care, and hard work of our volunteers we are able to change lives and provide many forms of equine-assisted activities and therapy to the individuals we serve. Volunteers assist in therapeutic riding lessons, caring for our horses, building obstacles, and improving the barn.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Side-walker
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Assist with our riders while they ride their horse during Therapeutic Riding Lessons
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Side-walkers must be at least 16 years old
Horse Leader
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Lead the horse during Therapeutic Riding Lessons
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Assist riders as they learn to control the horse on their own while accomplishing other day-to-day goals
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Horse Leaders must be at least 18 years old
Barn Volunteer
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Groom, care for, feed, and prepare horses for lessons and programs.
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Participate in barn cleaning, painting, and general farm upkeep.
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Volunteers ages 12 and 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers ages 14 and 15 years old may be able to be dropped off, this is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Office Volunteer
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Assist in writing grants, tracking hours, computer input, and planning events.
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Office Volunteers must be at least 14 years old
Become a Volunteer:
1. Apply: Fill out Volunteer Application located below and email your completed application to volunteer@hoovesofhopeky.org
2. Register: Volunteers over the age of 17 must register for a Background check through the link below.
3. Attend a Volunteer Orientation and Training: Email volunteer@hoovesofhopeky.org to sign up for a Volunteer Orientation and Training. These trainings occur the last Thursday of each month from 5:30-7:00. If that time does not work we will coordinate another time.
4. Begin Volunteering: Schedule your volunteer hours with our Volunteer Coordinator based on your availability.
5. Continue Your Training: Those who want to assist in Therapeutic Riding Lessons must go through Side-Walker Training with an option to become Leader Trained later on.
