Volunteer
Opportunities
No matter what your skills or special talents are it is likely that we have a place and a need for them at CTRC! Volunteer opportunities at CTRC include:
Now offering Exciting Summer Camp Opportunities
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Summer Camp Volunteer
Four day week (M-Th) with a full (8:45am - 3pm) or
half day (8:45am - 12:30pm) option. There are ten
weeks to chose from, June 7 - Aug 12.
Find out more
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Lesson Volunteers
These are the volunteers who work directly with the riders and the horses in class. One can choose to be a Horse Leader, a Sidewalker or both. Training is provided for all lesson volunteers. Those volunteers wanted to horse leaders do need to attend a Horse Handling Clinic once.
Horse Leaders and Sidewalkers
Guidelines:
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The minimum age for volunteers is 14 or 15 with horse experience (and contingent upon interview) or 16 without horse experience |
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LEADERS are responsible for the horse at all times while leading. (During mount and dismount, and during the lesson) |
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SIDERWALKERS are responsible for the stability and safety of the rider while mounted at all times |
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Leaders and Sidewalkers will assist with grooming and tacking horses and will untack, groom, and assist in arena cleanup after lesson |
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Time commitment is 1 and a half hours per week for the length of the session |
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ALWAYS wear your name badge. This is helpful to instructors, other volunteers and riders |
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Arrive at least half an hour prior to class to get the horse groomed and tacked up |
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When you're in the arena, the instructor is in charge |
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If you have suggestions or ideas, talk with the class Instructor or Volunteer Coordinator |
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Return all equipment used to its place |
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Keep talking to a minimum this lets you and others listen and pay attention to the Instructor's directions |
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When in doubt, ask! |
*Consistency is extremely important in keeping our programs running smoothly. Every volunteer is encouraged to have a regular schedule for the length of the session in the day(s) and hour(s) they volunteer. As dependability is essential be sure to contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as you are aware of any circumstances that will delay/keep you from your scheduled lesson time(s).
Barn Team
For those volunteers who want to really get "up close and personal" with the horses and/or increase their horse handling skills, this is the perfect job. These volunteers provide special horse and stall care for their assigned horse each week. To become a Barn Buddy, a volunteer must already be volunteering as a lesson volunteer.
Training Team
This is a group of experience volunteers who assist in the training of new volunteers at orientation, during session and as the need arises. To become a member of the Training Team, a volunteer must already
be volunteering as a lesson volunteer but also have knowledge and expertise in tacking, grooming and working with riders.
Schooling Team
This is a volunteer opportunity for advanced level
equestrians only. These volunteers contribute to the horses’ overall well-being and job performance through riding and schooling . Applicants to the Schooling Team must have a riding evaluation with the
Project Coordinator prior to being accepted. And they must have volunteered in at least one 10-week
riding session.
Facility Management
From painting, to irrigating, to building fences, to cleaning and everything in between – we have endless volunteer opportunities for "handy" individuals or groups that want to work together on a project. These volunteers are essential to CTRC!
Office Volunteers
These very important volunteers help with an array of tasks – including bulk mailings, photo copying, filing, word processing, computer/systems support and answering the phones. It is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for people who may not be keen about being around horses, or may need to limit their physical activity but still really want to lend a hand.
Fundraising and Special Event Volunteers
CTRC always needs volunteers who are wiling to help plan and implement fundraising and other special events. These are fun and rewarding opportunities to be creative and really bring a project to fruition. Such events make an impact in drawing the community’s attention and support to the Center.
Community Service
Whether court appointed, school required, arranged by your church group or any other group Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community.
Looking to Intern for credit or complete school required volunteer hours?
Or have a group interested in setting up a Volunteer
Day Project? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at
volunteer@ctrcinc.org or 303-652-9131 for more information
about the requirements for these opportunities.
Court-Mandated Community Service Hours
CTRC works with individuals for Court appointed Community Service Restitution. For more information, contact Jim Bagrosky, Facilities Manager, at
jim@ctrcinc.org or 303-652-9131.
Please be aware of the following guidelines for completing hours at CTRC:
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18 years or older - If you are a minor, a parent or guardian must accompany you |
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Assist with facility maintenance (painting, cleaning...) and office work |
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Hours for community service need to be arranged - NO evening hours |
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The required documentation from the court must be brought, to be signed and copied |
Internships or School Credits
Looking to Intern for credit or complete school required volunteer hours?
Or have a group interested in setting up a Volunteer Day Project? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ctrcinc.org or 303-652-9131 for more information about the requirements for these opportunities.
Special Skills
If you possess skills or professional/technical experience that may benefit CTRC, such as photography, graphic design, computer knowledge, etc., we encourage you to contact us.
CTRC is a Great place to volunteer. Anyone who is interested in volunteering, in any role, at CTRC, can call us at 303-652-9131, or contact us at
volunteer@ctrcinc.org.
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