Volunteer Opportunities

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Horse Leaders and Side Walkers assist riders during unmounted and mounted work with the supervision and guidance of a PATH Intl. Certified therapeutic riding instructor. Together the rider, horse, instructor, and volunteers work as a team. Volunteer commitment is a minimum 1 hour per week for seven weeks. Side Walkers must be at least 14 years old and Horse Leaders must be at least 16 years old.

 

Barn Volunteers work with the Barn Manager to assure that our horses are cared for. Duties include assisting with feed, watering, cleaning stalls and pastures, and other facility needs. Barn Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

 

Administrative Volunteers assist with regular and special activities including clerical, fundraising, administrative tasks and marketing functions. Volunteers may commit to a regular weekly schedule or may offer to be available as needed (mailings, special events). Administrative Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

 

School Groups

High School or College/University Service clubs and class groups can volunteer to work on half day or day long projects. Middle School Groups are welcome to volunteer with adequate adult supervision.

 

Corporate Groups

Corporate employees, small businesses and civic organizations volunteer at RTT during the United Way Day of Action, corporate-sponsored volunteer work days or in response to a specific request or need at RTT (special events, building projects and trail work).

 

For additional information,contact the volunteer office at 207-892-2813, X 16 or volunteers@ridingtothetop.org