The Volunteer Paddock - How to Start Volunteering
The source for all information concerning our wonderful herd of volunteers!
Giddy Up! Join the Great Strides Volunteer Team!
No horse experience necessary
How do I become a Volunteer?
- Contact Laura, the Volunteer Coordinator, to register for a Volunteer Training Session. The Training Sessions are typically held the first Saturday of the month. (See calendar of training dates below. It is always held from 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm)
- Attend the entire Volunteer Training Session
- Laura will assign you to a shift that works for you
- Come to your first volunteer shift with all of your paperwork completed!
- Have tons of FUN!
What is covered at the Volunteer Training Session?
- Volunteer paperwork
- All volunteers under 18 years old must bring a parent or guardian to the training for at least the first 15 minutes while the paperwork is explained
- Confidentiality policy
- Volunteer Policies and procedures
- Mission and Background of Great Strides
- Volunteer positions and openings
- Horse Safety
- Farm Tour (Please wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes)
What are the volunteer shifts?
Barn Worker Shifts
Monday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Leader/Sidewalker Shifts
Shifts Vary
Call 301-253-1166 or email volunteer@greatstrides.org for current shift openings
Volunteer Training Dates Calendar
* The volunteer coordinator is always open to new ideas about how to improve our program so please feel free to offer any suggestions or comments you may have to: volunteer@greatstrides.org
Call for more information or schedule an appointment for a free tour of our facilities!
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Laura Favin
Call: (301) 253-1166
Email: Laura@GreatStrides.org
Write:
Great Strides Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
26771 Howard Chapel Drive
Damascus, MD 20872
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