WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are the hands and feet of our organization. We would not be able to provide the services to our participants without the care, dedication and support of our volunteer team. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Open T.R.A.I.L., please see the many ways you can volunteer with us below.
HELPING HAND
Provides assistance with projects (big or small) or daily chores to help maintain and better the center. The perfect job for groups or volunteers under the age or 14, with parental supervision.
Requirements for a helping hand include:
- Complete Helping Hands Training
- Attentive to instructions
- Do not mind getting dirty
- Physically capable for assigned task
SIDE WALKER
Helps engage the rider during the lesson and maintain the safety of the rider by providing physical and emotional support. No previous experience necessary, we will be happy to provide all training.
Requirements for side walkers include:
- 14 years or older
- Attended a Helping Hands Training
- Complete Side Walker Training
- Able to walk for 30-60 minutes
- Enjoy interacting with rider
HORSE HANDLER
Grooms, tacks, and leads the horse during the lesson to maintain the safety of the horse. Horse experience is a plus! We will provide all training for this position!
Requirements for horse handler include:
- 14 years or older
- Complete Helping Hands Training
- Complete Side Walker Training
- Complete at least 10 hours as a Side Walker
- Complete Horse Handler Training
- Able to walk for 30-60 minutes
- Attentive to surroundings
Upcoming Volunteer Trainings: 1st Saturday of every month.
- Saturday March 2nd, 2024 9am-12:00pm (New Volunteer Orientation & Side Walker Training)
- Saturday April 6th, 2024 9am-12:00pm (New Volunteer Orientation & Side Walker Training)
- Saturday May 4th, 2024 9am-12:00pm (New Volunteer Orientation & Side Walker Training)
To sign up for a volunteer training, please email volunteer@opentrailranch.org
