Dreams On Horseback · Volunteer Interest Application

Volunteer Interest Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Dreams on Horseback! Our non-profit relies on volunteers such as yourself to successfully support our therapeutic riders.

In order to help us place you in the best volunteer opportunity, please continue below to answer some screening questions.

Please watch our video below to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Please check all that apply to you

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. Sidewalkers must attend a 2 hour training prior to volunteering.

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. Consistency and continuity are important. Our riders, instructors, and other volunteers depend on one another to make sure that the lessons can run smoothly. It is important that if you are unable to attend a class, you will contact the PATH certified instructor as well as the Volunteer Coordinator prior to your absence and give them as much advanced notice as possible in order to allow them to find a substitute volunteer to cover your absence.

It is imperative for your safety, the safety of other TRL volunteers, participants, and the safety of the horses that you follow all directions and safety regulations any time you are on the property of Dreams on Horseback.

I affirm that I have read and understand the above statements.

Briefly explain your experience with horses

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

Briefly explain your experience with people with disabilities

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

Horse and Barn Care

Horse and Barn Care Volunteers assist staff in cleaning stalls, feeding horses, and other chores.

Horse Care Volunteer

I am interested in volunteering for barn care.

Please indicate your availability to volunteer for horse and barn care

You will have the option of signing up for a regular horse care time or only helping during school breaks.

Mondays 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Horse Care)

Tuesdays 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Horse Care)

Wednesdays 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Horse Care)

Thursdays 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Horse Care)

Fridays 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Horse Care)

Saturdays 8 - 10 AM (Horse Care)

Sundays 8-10 AM (Horse Care)

Farm Care Afternoons

Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with our farm care. Our farm care team meets on occasional Saturday afternoons @ 2-4pm to help take care of our beautiful wooded trails, pastures, and the horse barns. Selecting this activity will add you to our Farm Care email list and you will receive an invitation each time we schedule a Farm Care afternoon.

Farm Care Volunteer

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

Festivals, Fundraisers, and Special Events

Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist with our festivals, fundraisers, and special events. These days consist of a variety of volunteer opportunities. We will reach out to you as needed.

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.

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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