Volunteer

VOLUNTEER AT T.E.C.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

We have many volunteer opportunities at T.E.C. that may be suitable for you to participate in. Volunteers are asked to dedicate at least 2 hours of the week at T.E.C., and are required to notify us 24 - 48 hours in advance if unable to attend on the day they are scheduled.. Also, please be sure to dress for comfort, and we strongly suggest the wearing of boots, such as hiking, work or even paddock boots. In addition to protecting our toes, they also help keep the arena sand away from our feet!

Outlined below is a listing of volunteer positions available. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact us at info@equestriantherapy.org and indicate which of the positions below might be suitable for you. Our Volunteer Forms can be downloaded through the link at the bottom of this page. Please bring the completed form with you when you arrive at T.E.C. Please let us know how you would like to help.

RIDING PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS assist by leading or side walking horses during classes. They groom and saddle horses before a ride, and turn them out afterward. They greet riders, parents and caregivers. Riding program volunteers should be willing to commit two hours per week and are asked to commit to the same time period each week for the session.

BARN VOLUNTEERS help maintain the horses and the barn. They clean stalls, feed and groom horses, and clean tack. Barn volunteers work directly with the barn manager to establish a consistent schedule.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS assist with word processing, data entry, copying, bulk mailings and other support task. They can also serve as receptionists and help answer telephone calls.

FACILITY/CARPENTRY VOLUNTEERS help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility including fencing.

FUND RAISING VOLUNTEERS serve on event committees and assist with production during the various fund raisers and special events that T.E.C. holds each year.

PUBLIC-RELATIONS VOLUNTEERS work to keep T.E.C. in the news by creating press releases and taking photographs.

TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEERS drive riders or other volunteers to and from classes.

SPECIAL SKILLS anyone with professional or technical skills such as photography, grant writing, computer experience, etc. is encouraged to join us. Fill out the volunteer forms and stop in to meet with our staff and volunteers. We will put you to work A.S.A.P.!!!

*Please be sure to click on the links below to open our volunteer forms and orientation manual.*

Therapeutic Equestrian Center Holyoke, MA

Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Holyoke, MA