Got questions about volunteering at CTRC? To help
out we have provided answers to some of the most
frequently asked questions. Can't find the answer
you are looking for then contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at
volunteer@ctrcinc.org or 303-652-9131.
Q. Who Can Volunteer?
At the heart and soul of CTRC's programs are the Volunteers. Anyone ages 14-15 with prior horse experience or 16 years old+ can apply for volunteering opportunities at CTRC. Our volunteers run the
gambit from retirees to students, but they are all at CTRC to make a difference. Whatever your experience with horses or persons with special needs we encourage you to join the CTRC team. Our skilled instructors and staff will train you on everything you need to know.
Q. What Do Volunteers Do?
Volunteers can be involved in so many ways.
Find out more...
Q. How Do I Get Started Volunteering?
Call or email to sign up for a New Volunteer Training Session. Please either fax, email, mail
or drop off your completed
volunteer application before attending the New Volunteer Training. All volunteers wishing to volunteer in therapeutic riding and hippotherapy sessions must attend a 3 hour
New Volunteer Training session. After attending a New Volunteer Training session, volunteers
who are successful in walking and jogging in the sand arena
throughout the training, will be able to sign up as Side Walkers in class.
Volunteers wishing to horse lead in class must additionally attend and pass a 2 hour
Horse Handling Clinic. Separate individual trainings can be arranged with the Volunteer Coordinator for people wishing to volunteer solely in the office or as muckers.
Q. What should I wear when volunteering?
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Shoes: Hard-soled shoes are preferred (hiking shoes or boots) but sneakers are okay. (You may end up with a pile of sand in your shoes if you wear sneakers.) Hard toed shoes are preferred. Shoes must be tied securely. Open-toed shoes, sandals, and slip-on shoes are not permitted. |
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Weather: Dress appropriate for the weather; dressing in layers is often a good choice. Though we have an indoor arena, you will be going outside to get horses for class. |
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Appropriate Clothing: No spaghetti strap tops/shelf bras. Proper undergarments must be worn and tank tops must have thick straps and cannot be too low in the front. Shirts must cover your stomach. No clothing with beer/alcohol/drug references or foul language. Shorts must be at mid-thigh or longer. No skirts; skirts are not considered appropriate/safe attire. |
