Volunteer Orientation
Thank you for your interest in our Volunteer Orientation and Training, which is required for all roles besides stable chores. Volunteers wishing to assist with stable chores are not required to attend orientation, but are invited to attend the first portion of our volunteer orientation, which covers program information and a facility tour. The rest covers training on the specific roles, listed below:
Leader: Controls the horse safely throughout the lesson.
Sidewalker: Walks alongside the students while they ride.
Ride Captain: Oversees all the details surrounding lessons – tack, horses, volunteers, and stable chores, and assists our riding instructors.
You could also be:
Receptionist: Help us welcome visitors and volunteers to our facility and keep track of volunteer hours
Stable Assistant: make sure our hardworking horses and staff have a safe, healthy, clean, and comfortable home in which to work. Note: This is a suitable job for adults with disabilities and their job coaches
Ranch Feeder: Assist our caretakers at our ranch in Herald with caring for our herd of horses and other friendly animals
Fundraiser: Help us develop and maintain friends in our community who support us financially
Ambassador: Sit at a table at community events and tell other people who want a rewarding volunteer opportunity or are interested in riding about our program
Be a Board Member: guide and raise funds for R.I.D.E.’s future!
Stable Chores
Volunteers wishing to assist with stable chores are not required to attend orientation, but are invited to attend the first portion of our volunteer orientation, which covers program information and a facility tour. This is an appropriate position for adults with disabilities or those 14 and older who simply enjoy cleaning tasks. Stable chores volunteers are not scheduled in the same way as lesson volunteers. Shifts can begin as early as 7:30 am or go as late as 8:00 pm. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator to inquire if any stable chores positions are currently available.
