This position is for those who want day-to-day interaction with rescued horses assisting with daily care - PRIOR HORSE EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED! Caring for up to 120 horses would not be possible without the hard work and kindness of our volunteers!
REQUIREMENTS
Those interested in becoming a Barn Chore and Equine Care volunteer are required to attend a "Welcome to DEFHR" New Volunteer Orientation. Dates and registration can be found HERE.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On the Barn Chore team. volunteers take part in a variety of tasks to help our horses throughout the day; some examples are:
- Feeding and watering horses
- Leading and grooming horses
- Cleaning stalls, paddocks, and aisle-ways
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
