Our Volunteers
"The overall environment is warm and welcoming with a strong sense of community with staff and volunteers. Volunteers can do as much or little as they want and are always appreciated. There are a lot of opportunities to learn about horses and horsemanship. But the greatest thing is the loving and supportive environment!"
Volunteer Survey 2024
Current Volunteers: Click here if you need to login to Volgistics!
New to Horse and Buddy? We are always in need of more wonderful, caring, giving volunteers! Email today so we can place you on our list for the next training. We LOVE our volunteers, and we know you will love Horse and Buddy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Is there an age requirement to volunteer?
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Yes, you must be at least 14 years old to volunteer.
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Do I need to have experience with horses to volunteer?
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No, you do not need to have horse experience to be trained as a sidewalker. You do, however, need significant experience with horses to be trained as a leader.
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What are the requirements to be trained as a leader?
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Significant horse experience recommended
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Knowledge of horse behavior on the ground
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Ability to tack/untack independently
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Ability to groom independently
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Confident leading horses of all sizes
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Ability to handle emergency situations involving a horse
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Is there a weekly/monthly time commitment to volunteer?
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No, once you are trained you may sign up for volunteer opportunities when you have the time to share.
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Do I need to show proof of my vaccination status?
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No, you do not need to show proof, but we strongly recommend that you are fully vaccinated for COVID. Since we serve many individuals who are medically compromised, we ask for your cooperation with this recommendation.
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Can I send my volunteer application in electronically?
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Yes
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Will volunteering at Horse and Buddy require anything of me physically?
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As a volunteer you will be walking on uneven ground in the arena, around the barn and on our trails. You may sometimes be providing extra support to our riders who require it and may be asked to keep your arms up and extended for a period of time, assist with mounting an dismounting a rider, jogging during trotting and in some cases tacking and untacking the horses and assisting with barn chores ie: cleaning, raking, filling water buckets, etc.
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If you would like to volunteer at Horse & Buddy please fill out our online volunteer packet by clicking here. You will be added to the list for the next volunteer training once you complete the packet.
