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!
Contact our
Volunteer Coordinator to discuss opportunities. Volunteer opportunities at CTRC include:
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.
SP12 Volunteer Registration
| Annual Volunteer Update
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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HORSE LEADERS are responsible for the horse. Horse leaders lead the horse during the mount, class time, and dismount.
*Volunteers wishing to horse lead in class must attend and pass a horse handling clinic. |
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SIDERWALKERS are responsible for the stability and safety of the rider while mounted at all times |
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Both Horse Leaders and Sidewalkers groom and tack the horses before class and untack, groom, and assist in arena cleanup after class. |
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Time commitment is 2 hours per week for the length of the session for regular weekly volunteering OR volunteers can sub in classes as needed. |
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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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Keeping talking to a minimum 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).
Summer Camp Volunteer
Four day week (M-Th) with a full (8:45am - 3pm) or
half day (8:45am - 12:30pm) option.
Find out more
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Camp Volunteer Registration Form
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 group of experienced CTRC volunteers assist in the training of new volunteers in the New Volunteer Trainings, during the beginning of the session, and as the need arises. To become a member of the Training Team, a volunteer must already be volunteering as a lesson volunteer and have the knowledge in tacking, grooming, and working with riders to teach these skills to new volunteers.
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, lungeing, and/or doing natural horsemanship groundwork with our horses. Applicants to the Schooling Team must have volunteered in at least one 10-14 week session before applying. After completing a session, those interested volunteers must complete a Schooling Team Application and a riding evaluation with the Barn Manager prior to being accepted.
Muckers
It takes a large herd to serve all of our participants
and we need help cleaning up after them! Muckers come on either Fridays or Saturdays for 1-2 hours each week and help us by cleaning out stalls. CTRC takes great pride in taking great care of our horses. Though it's not glamorous, it is a great way to spend some quiet time at the barn and enjoy the outdoors while getting some light physical activity.
Teen Leadership
Volunteer with us this summer in our summer camps and gain invaluable leadership skills at the same time! A program especially designed for anyone ages 15-18. These volunteers play an active role in providing a safe, fun and supportive environment for our campers, while developing skills in the following areas: leadership, mentoring, horsemanship, and personal development. Teen Leaders commit to at least 4 weeks of volunteering in All Abilities Summer Camp and take on a leadership role. No prior volunteering
or horse experience is required to apply! All training is provided.
Find
out more...
Group Projects
With helping hands we can get a lot accomplished!
Group volunteers usually help with facilities
projects such as painting fences, weeding, or
construction. Because group projects are usually
outside they are weather and season dependent. Adult
and junior groups are welcome to inquire. Our
minimum age for all volunteers is 14.
Internships or School Credits
Looking to Intern for credit or complete school
required volunteer hours? CTRC has great internship
opportunities.
We are often able to arrange for school or
college credit.
Facility Management
From painting to irrigating to building fences to cleaning and everything in between
- we have many seasonal 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 want to lend a hand.
Fundraising and Special Event Volunteers
CTRC always needs volunteers who are willing 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.
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,
etc...) 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 |
Special Skills
If you possess
professional/technical skills 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.
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