Volunteer Program – The Horse Shelter

THS Volunteer Program

Orientation
Your commitment to give us 12 hours a month of your time.
Training class for General Ranch & Barn Policies, Safety Guidelines & Procedures and understanding herd dynamics and basic horse body language.
All volunteers at the ranch start each day with mucking. After a volunteer has completed their first 12 hours of service, they may participate in our hands-on Forever Foundation Plan 4 Progress horse training program following morning mucking. You may also decide to help in the office/Resale Store.
I have some physical limitations, can I still volunteer?
Mucking and caring for the horses requires that you be able to lift 25# or more. You need to be able to pull a loaded muck cart, walk across our 128 acres of uneven terrain unassisted, be on your feet for at least 3 hours, etc. Bad back, shoulder, knee? This is physically demanding work, and if you have restrictions this is not the job for you.
We will also be offering free and low-fee natural horsemanship clinics to help improve your skill level and allow you more hands on responsibilities with our rescue horses.
During this whole process, you will find yourself developing close bonds with other volunteers, as well as our horses.
Minimum age for youth volunteers is 16 years old. Minors need a parent/guardian with them at all times when volunteering at the ranch.

Required Paperwork

If you are willing to commit and would like to attend the initial orientation, please sign up below and add the date you are interested in the comment box.