VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are the lifeblood of T.R.O.T.R.
Without their dedication, loyalty and hard work, it would not
be possible for us to fulfill our mission.
T.R.O.T.R. offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Some require
horse experience, but many do not. All we need is your willingness
to give of yourself and commit your time.
Saturday Orientation
We conduct new volunteer training on
the first Saturday of each month promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Do you want to have an impact on special needs kids or adults, but don't want
to work directly with the horses? Sponsor a student or therapy horse!
Do you have a ton of time, but not a ton of money?
Come clean stalls, groom horses or help with our therapy lessons!
Do you have construction skills?
We are always in the middle of construction projects to improve our facility
for our students and horses! Come build with us!
Do you have a special skill that you can share to benefit T.R.O.T.R.?
Ask us how the thing you are best at can help!
Did you grow up riding horses, but don't have one of your own?
Are you craving time with horses again?
Come share your horse skills by working with our rescue horses!
to work directly with the horses? Sponsor a student or therapy horse!
Do you have a ton of time, but not a ton of money?
Come clean stalls, groom horses or help with our therapy lessons!
Do you have construction skills?
We are always in the middle of construction projects to improve our facility
for our students and horses! Come build with us!
Do you have a special skill that you can share to benefit T.R.O.T.R.?
Ask us how the thing you are best at can help!
Did you grow up riding horses, but don't have one of your own?
Are you craving time with horses again?
Come share your horse skills by working with our rescue horses!
VOLUNTEERING GUIDELINES
WHEN:
The first Saturday of each month - promptly at 8:00 a.m.
WHERE:
We meet behind the office - by the covered tie racks.
WHAT TO BRING:
Completed and signed forms - Volunteer agreement, Barn rules, Release of liability, and COVID-19 release. For,s located at the bottom of the page.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Therapy volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Please make sure you wear appropriate clothes and shoes. We recommend the following:
Volunteers working within our therapy program are also asked to follow the guidelines below:
Volunteers must bring the following completed forms to your orientation:
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Therapy volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
- ALL volunteers are required to attend a New Volunteer Training.
- Volunteering in therapeutic riding lessons and hippotherapy sessions involves moderate physical activity.
- Make sure you are comfortable with the physicality of the role you have selected, as you will be walking and doing some jogging in a sand arena and on your feet for up to two hours. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that is less physically demanding, volunteering in the office or mucking stalls is a great alternative!
- Lesson volunteers do not need to have previous horse experience but a level of comfort with horses.
- Lesson volunteers must be available a minimum of 2 hours per week (same day and time each week) OR volunteers can be subs in classes, subbing for the regular weekly volunteers as needed.
- New volunteers are allowed to register after attending a New Volunteer Training and are scheduled based on interest, experience and availability.
Please make sure you wear appropriate clothes and shoes. We recommend the following:
- Shoes or sturdy boots (no open toed shoes or sandals are allowed) that offer foot protection and sure footing - REQUIRED
- Long pants
- Short or long-sleeved shirts
- Work Gloves - Optional
- Water
Volunteers working within our therapy program are also asked to follow the guidelines below:
- Short-shorts, sagging pants, tank tops with spaghetti straps or low necklines, dangling jewelry and perfume are prohibited
- Cell phones and personal music players are not permitted while in the arena with students and should be left in your vehicle or in a pocket turned off
- For your safety, please do not chew gum during class
- During the cooler months, dressing in layers that can be removed if necessary is advised for comfort
- Gloves may be worn, as well, for warmth and comfort
Volunteers must bring the following completed forms to your orientation:
| trotr_volunteer_form_2014.pdf |
| trotr_barn_rules_2014.pdf |
| trotr_liability_release_2014.pdf |
| trotr_covid-19_release.pdf |
