What Types of Volunteer Opportunities are available?

Prospective Volunteers

Lesson Volunteers are needed on a daily basis at SHHRC.  Lesson volunteer duties include grooming and tacking the horses prior to lessons, and either leading the horse or sidewalking the rider during the lesson.  Volunteers are asked to commit to a day and time of the week when they can provide their services for 1-3 hours during a typical 6-12 week riding session.  SHHRC does not require our volunteers to have any experience with either horses or individuals with disabilities because we provide our own training. Our training sessions are performed in two parts.  The first session is a 1 ½ hour orientation in which we introduce SHHRC’s programs and inform potential volunteers about their responsibilities.  The

Fundraising Volunteers work with our executive director and/or event chairperson to help plan and execute our exciting special events.  These events make an impact by directing the community’s attention and support towards SHHRC, and volunteers play a vital role in their success.  For more information on assisting with fundraising, please contact Nichola Redmond, Executive Director at 908-439-9636 or via email at shhrced@earthlink.net

Scheduled orientations:

 

    Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:30 PM  

    Saturday, January 3, 10:00  -  11:30 AM

second session is a follow-up hands-on training session of 3 ½ hours.  This training session covers horse thinking, safety, sidewalking skills and basic horse skills.  Orientations and trainings will be offered prior to each riding session, and advance registration is required.  For more information on Volunteer Training contact Carol Ferris at 908-439-9636 or via email at VolunteeratSHHRC@earthlink.net.

 

Click here to download an Orientation/Training Registration Form and a New Volunteer Registration Form.

Office Volunteers assist in the administrative functions of SHHRC, under the direction of staff members.  Office duties may include helping with mailings, data entry, filing or answering phones.  The hours for office volunteers are flexible. 

 

1-Day Volunteers are also welcome to help with special projects at SHHRC.

Scheduled trainings:

 

    Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 - 9:30 PM  

    Saturday, January 3, 12:00  -  3:30 PM

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