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​Important Items to know:

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• We need volunteers on Tuesdays typically. You must be at least 14 years old to volunteer in our  Adaptive Horsemanship Program. 

 

• You need to be able to walk/jog for 30 minutes. As a sidewalker or horse leader we are constantly moving during our 30 minute -45 minute lessons. You must attend a volunteer training and orientation prior to volunteering in our lessons. 

 

• We do have barn chores that need to be done. Those are typically a few times a month. For Barn chores we welcome all ages as long as they are accompanied by an adult if under 14 years old. 

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Volunteer Roles

Programs Team

Horse Leader: At least 2 year’s experience owning a horse or 2 years horseback riding lessons, must be at least 14 years old and has been through Riverside Ranch Volunteer Training and Pass Leader Test. Must be able to walk/run for 30 minutes for lessons.

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Sidewalker: At least 14 years old and has been through Riverside Ranch Volunteer Training. Must be able to walk/run for 30 minutes for lessons.

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Farm Enrichment Helper: Helps participants with farm activities as scheduled that day for the lessons.

Barn Chores Team

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Barn Chores helper: Carries out barn chore activities: varies from pasture clearing(manure, leaves, pine cones, rocks etc), cleaning tack, painting fences or any other special projects. All ages welcome. If under 14 years old must have a guardian/caregiver at all times present with you.

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Additional opportunities

Prayer Team:  Please pray for Riverside Ranch on the 21st of each month at 2:21pm.

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Riverside Ranch Ambassador: Help Spread the word about all the great things happening at Riverside Ranch! Invite a group of friends out to the ranch to hear our story and volunteer. Great for those wanting to volunteer but can’t commit regularly.