Dreams On Horseback · Volunteer Interest Application

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I am 14 years old or older.

I can lift up to 25 lbs.

I can walk for 2 hours with light jogging periodically.

I am comfortable around youth and adults with different abilities.

I am able to maintain the confidentiality of all staff and riders.

I am a current member of the military/a veteran or military spouse.

I do not have any visual or hearing impairments that would prevent me from being able to volunteer.

I do not have cognitive or physical or behavioral challenges that would prevent me from being able to volunteer and keep myself and others around me safe.

Here are the opportunities we have available based upon your selections above:

Therapeutic Riding Lesson Sidewalker

Sidewalkers assist in our therapeutic riding lessons by supporting our riders. Sidewalkers offer physical support to help the rider maintain their balance by walking and occasionally jogging alongside the horse and rider. Interested volunteers must observe a therapeutic lesson and attend a 2 hour training prior to becoming a sidewalker.

Volunteers can sign up to be a sidewalker for a 1 or 2 hour shift, typically Mon-Thur 4-8p, Sat 10a-12p.

Therapeutic Lesson Volunteer

I am interested in being a sidewalker.

Volunteers participating in the Therapeutic Riding Lesson program at Dreams on Horseback are a very important part of making dreams come true for our riders and our programs. Riders may have cognitive, physical, or behavioral challenges and are supported by two sidewalkers and one horse leader. New volunteers begin as a sidewalker and do not need to have any experience working around horses...we will provide you with all of the training you need! We just need you to come ready to make a big difference in a family's life and be ready to learn alongside of your rider.

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Briefly explain your experience with horses (if any).

Experience is not a requirement as full training will be provided.

Briefly explain your experience with people with disabilities (if any).

Experience is not a requirement as full training will be provided.

Barn Care

Learn to clean stalls and help take care of our four-legged partners! No experience necessary...we will teach you what you need to know. These volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Some people say that it is the most relaxing part of their day!

Barn care is typially completed 8am-10am every day.

Barn Care Volunteer

I am interested in volunteering for barn care.

Hay Stacking Help

Want to exercise your muscles and help us feed our horses? We need help when we receive a trailer of hay bales, ususally @ 25 pounds, to send the bales up the hay elevator and stack the hay bales in our hay loft. Unloading and stacking usually takes @ 1 hour and occurs Monday-Friday before 2pm.

If you would ever like a real farm experience and would enjoy working in a hay field helping to bale the hay, please let our Volunteer Coordinator know directly at Volunteer@DreamsOnHorseback.org .

Hay Stacking Volunteer

I am interested in volunteering to stack hay.

Farm Care Afternoons

We are fortunate to host corporate groups who want to complete property care projects and need Dreams volunteers to help! We take care of our beautiful wooded trails, pastures, and the horse barns. These activities typically are 2 hours in length and occur during the work day. Selecting this activity will add you to our Farm Care email list and you will receive an invitation when we schedule a Farm Care afternoon. You can choose to join when it fits your schedule!

Farm Care Volunteer

I am interested in participating as a volunteer at upcoming Farm Care afternoons.

Festivals, Fundraisers, and Special Events

We love to celebrate our programs! Volunteer to support our special events by staffing a craft table, helping with games, or planning the fun.

Special Events Volunteer

I am interested in participating as a volunteer at Festivals, Fundraisers, or Special Events.

Military Connections Programs

Volunteers are needed for our military family rides and a variety of military programs throughout the year. We strive to identify volunteers who have served in the military or who are family members of active duty or veteran military personnel.

Military Program Volunteer

I am interested in participating as a volunteer in Military Connections.

If you do not see a volunteer opportunity above, we currently do not have a volunteer opportunity available based on your responses. You do not need to complete this form.

If you are interested and have selected an opportunity above, please continue to complete this form so we can contact you about next steps.

Share Your Skills!

Skills

If you have experience in the following areas and might be willing to share your talent, we would love to know about it! Please select any of the below that might apply:

Administrative Support

Crafting

Decorating

Electrical

Event Planning

General carpentry

Lumberjacking

Painting

Plumbing

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