Non-Horse Related Opportunities
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We Need Help!!! |
Interested in volunteering with HORSEPOWER?
E-mail volunteer@horsepower.org and the Volunteer Coordinator
will contact you about the next volunteer orientation.
Need a volunteer information form? Click here to download the file (updated 5/30/12)
Volunteer
Handbook - Click here to download PDF
file
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We
are so pleased you are interested in becoming a HORSEPOWER volunteer!
It is because of your dedication and caring that many people
with disabilities are able to participate in this unique and enriching
program. In addition, we believe your life will be enhanced by your
experiences at HORSEPOWER. Come and witness first-hand the
pride and personal satisfaction of knowing that you are helping
individuals with special needs accomplish their personal goals, increase
their self-esteem and enhance their quality of life.
Remember, as a volunteer at HORSEPOWER you make a difference!
People from all walks of life become HORSEPOWER volunteers. Moms, dads, teens, retired people, people with horse backgrounds or people without - anyone with a little time and a desire to become a part of our family are all welcome. Come join us and learn about horses, help people with disabilities, give to your community and make new friends along the way!
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Leader - Is responsible for and constantly aware of the horse. |
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Sidewalker - Helps the rider with balance and reinforces instructions during the lesson. The sidewalker is constantly aware of the rider and is responsible for their safety when mounting, riding and in the arena. |
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Youth Partner/Mentor - Provides positive adult supervision during all HORSEPOWER activities while encouraging the student to build self-esteem and self-worth. The Youth Partner/Mentor should have horse handling experience as they will be assisting in grooming, tacking & handling the horses. |
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Volunteer Captain - Helps train new volunteers at orientation and during the session, helps coordinate volunteers for special events, and meets with the staff to evaluate the program from the volunteers' point of view. |
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Instructor Training - If you are a certified instructor or would like to become one we would love to have you on our team. More instructors mean we can offer more hours of therapeutic classes and thus reach more students. Please contact Jan Clifford at jan@horsepower.org or 336-931-1424 if you are interested. |
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Assorted Services and Projects - Tack cleaning and repair, carpentry, electrical and plumbing services, poster design, and taking pictures are a few of the opportunities available. Special workdays are held periodically and especially prior to a special event to spruce up the grounds and the horses. |
Non-Horse Related Opportunities
There are multitudes of opportunities available to assist HORSEPOWER in addition to those listed above. Below is a short list of other opportunities but if you do not see something you like or where your skills might fit, please give us a call at 336-931-1424 or e-mail volunteer@horsepower.org - we would love to have you on our team in any capacity!
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Fund Raising - Corporate Giving, Capital Campaigns, Clubs & Organizations, Horse Clubs, Foundations & Grants, Gifts In Kind, Special events |
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Long Range Planning - provide your insight and expertise to promote a successful program for the next decade by identifying special events, marketing and communications |
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Public Relations & Marketing - press releases, obtain media coverage, write proposals |
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Rider Recruitment - solicit new clients both individuals & organizations |
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Volunteer Recruitment & Oversight - recruit for riding program, special events & office help |
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Office Help - mailers, databases, organization, data entry |
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Horse Shows - assist with parking, concessions, announcing |
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Construction Projects - fencing, building sheds, painting |
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have experience in non-profits and can help mentor our capital giving
campaign project or our annual giving campaign project. You
have experience in non-profits and can help with our building/facility
improvement projects. You
can help us get the community involved on a financial level.You
know how to write grants and can advise our grant writing team. |
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Copying
Patrol “It may sound simple, but we need…” |
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Free copying to advertise our organization
Free copying for critical volunteer training manualsFree
copying of monthly/quarterly newslettersOne
time events copying Any help, even reduced costs will have a positive affect on our non-profit. |
We hope that everyone who volunteers gets something positive out of their experience. Here are a few benefits our volunteers have shared with us.
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Learning the value of helping others. |
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Developing a sense of civic responsibility and awareness of our community's needs. |
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Feeling of self worth and inflated self-esteem by accomplishing something worthwhile. |
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Building and improving "team work" skills. |
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Enhancing social, communication, and physical skills. |
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Developing problem-solving skills. |
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Enhancing awareness of diversity and developing mutual respect. |
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Building leadership skills. |
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Enjoying the great outdoors. |
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Experiences with horses provide therapeutic benefits to all involved! |
It's easy! If you would like to become involved please contact HORSEPOWER at volunteer@horsepower.org or 336-931-1424 for more information, class schedules and opportunities. As a volunteer you will attend an orientation and training (for sidewalkers & leaders) and then sign up for the class time that best suits your schedule. You can also visit the "Calendar " section of this website to find out about upcoming special events. Still not sure? We welcome any visitors to come out and experience first-hand the smiling faces of children sitting atop the world on a big gentle horse!
