Lend a Hand, Lead a Horse and Join the Herd!(Nonprofit Training Model Only)

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Description

Silver Hooves Healing Ranch is seeking caring and reliable volunteers to help support our equine-assisted programs and daily horse care. Volunteers play an important role in helping us provide therapeutic riding and mentorship programs for children, adults with disabilities, veterans, and community members.


What your time will look like:

  • Two-hour shift available Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30 pm
  • Flexible!  When signing up, indicate your weekday(s) preferences, i.e. Thursday from 2-4pm.
  • No weekly commitment required.  You can try different roles to find your best fit!

Key activities for this role include but are not limited to:

  • Horse care: brushing, feeding, walking, saddling
  • Facility upkeep: cleaning stalls, raking yard, mowing lawn, cleaning stock tanks
  • Supporting participants: mounting the horse, riding, leading the horse

Requirements

  • No horse experience is required—we provide training and guidance for all volunteers.
  • Must be 16 years old or older
  • Must be able to lift or move 25 lbs.+
  • Standing and walking required
  • Wear close-toe shoes
  • Outdoor activity.  Dress for all weather conditions

Additional details:

  • Park north of the horse stalls in the area labeled "Parking"
  • Check in at the main barn through door labeled "Enter Here"
  • On site contact: Tammy Fischer, (715) 555-2746
  • Water available on site as well as a public restroom


Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Dress accordingly. You will volunteer rain or shine.
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Location

Location Dot Shift 1457 Meadow Ridge Lane
Birnamwood, WI  54414