How to Become a Volunteer
Review the information below about different volunteer opportunities.
Click the “Get Started” button to complete your paperwork and attend an orientation.
* A conviction found on a background check will not automatically disqualify you to participate in the Hearts & Horses program, but rather is grounds for an open conversation with Hearts & Horses staff to discuss the charges.
After you complete your paperwork and attend an orientation, you will submit your volunteer background check,* attend hands-on training for your desired role(s), and then get added to the schedule according to your availability!
Individual Opportunities
Whether you have experience with horses, with kids, or just simply life, there is a position for everyone at Hearts & Horses. Both adults and young adults are welcome! If you are between 8 and 14, bring an adult to volunteer with you. If you are younger than 8, be patient…you’ll be old enough soon!
Discover the profound impact that volunteering can have on both our participants and yourself by watching this testimonial from volunteer David O.
BARN TEAM
Be a vital part of a fun team that works to keep our horses happy, healthy, and safe!
Age Requirement: 8 Learn More
HORSE LEADING
Take responsibility for one of our lesson horses before, during, and after class.
Age Requirement: 16 Learn More
SIDE WALKING
Facilitate a safe learning environment for our riders from arrival to departure.
Age Requirement: 16 Learn More
HORSE HANDLING
Lead horses for turn in/turn out to the pastures. Great for getting to know the herd!
Age Requirement: 16 Learn More
FRONT DESK TEAM
Help us with office tasks at the front desk, such as greeting visitors, answering phones, and data entry.
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FACILITIES TEAM
Help us with building/grounds maintenance tasks, such as painting, repairing, and landscaping.
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EVENTS TEAM
Help us successfully produce amazing events, such as open houses and our annual fundraising gala.
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TACK SHOP TEAM
Help us process and clean tack donations, preparing them for sale and organizing the shop floor.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
Tailor your special strengths (ex. marketing, photography or strategic planning) to our organizational needs.
Learn MoreGroup Opportunities
Group volunteer opportunities are an ideal way for corporate teams, university student groups, high schools, churches and other organizations to join the Hearts & Horses community and provide unique support to our programs. To learn more, email volunteer@heartsandhorses.org or call Liv Tilley, Director of Volunteer Engagement, at (970) 663-4200.
Once you have scheduled a volunteer date with the Director of Volunteer Engagement, please make sure that every member of your group (all ages) completes the Day Visit Form below.
Day Visit Form
Internships
Hearts & Horses provides a variety of internship experiences based on a prospective intern’s area of interest and/or academic program. Internships are centered around the mission of Hearts & Horses, but include a wide variety of opportunities, such as client interaction, volunteer and nonprofit management, equine welfare, event management, marketing and fundraising, and more.
Learn MoreService Enterprise Certified
Hearts & Horses is proud to be certified by Points of Light – the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service – as a Service Enterprise! Achieving Service Enterprise certification is a prestigious accomplishment for an organization. In fact, organizations that certify join the top 11% of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer management and organizational performance. Certification signifies that organizations have the capability and management expertise to strategically use volunteers to improve the performance of their organization.
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