Thank you for inquiring about Volunteer opportunities at
Robinson Ranch. Volunteers are the cornerstone of what we do and
we wouldn't be where we are without you. If you are interested
in volunteering, please click the below link and download the
application. You may return it via email,fax or regular mail.
Once we receive your application, you will be scheduled for a
volunteer orientation which is typically help once a month
(Robinson Ranch is authorized by DPS to conduct onsite
fingerprinting). At the end of orientation, you are scheduled
for volunteer shifts based on your availability and our need.
Robinson Ranch Volunteer Application
Some of the available tasks and descriptions are listed below:
Barn Helper /Grounds Management
This ongoing volunteer position assists the barn manager with
various horse care and barn chores and basic grounds keeping.
Helpers also assist with preparing horses for lessons (grooming,
tacking etc.) and assisting instructors set up arenas or other
jobs as needed. Skills and Requirements: Must be at least 14
years of age and not afraid of horses. Horse experience or work
with disabled individuals is not required, but is a plus.
THINGS TO DO (A.M. shift)
- Turn out horses based on the let out schedule in the Gazebo
- Feed small animals (cats, pig, roosters, chickens, ducks)
- Feed the horses, sheep and goats
- Clean stalls, paddocks and arena
- Check, clean and fill (if needed) automatic waterers and water
barrels
- Groom and/or exercise horses (only for experienced volunteers
or those learning with a lead volunteer)
- Sign out for the morning
THINGS TO DO (P.M. shift)
- Feed the horses, sheep and goats
- Clean stalls, paddocks and arena
- Check, clean and fill (if needed) automatic waterers and water
barrels
- Groom and/or exercise horses (only for experienced volunteers
or those learning with a lead volunteer)
- Sign out for the evening
Grant Writing/Marketing/Fundraising
This ongoing position assists staff write and submit grant
applications, plans and coordinates fundraising events and works
to help staff with special events. Flexible hours, work from
home or in office.
PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING
OR SADDLE CLUB CLASSES
Side Walker/Horse Leader.
In order to ensure safety and continuity of service
for our clients, Robinson Ranch aims to have three committed
volunteers per rider. We require prospective volunteers to
commit to one lesson a week (minimum) for a 6 week session that
they can attend regularly. This way we are sure not to
disappoint a child or rider who has eagerly been waiting to ride
all week long. Side walkers and Leaders assist in therapeutic
riding classes as well as horse care. We need interested people
willing to commit to an ongoing volunteer position (6 weeks).
Interested volunteers will be provided training. Skills and
requirements: Must be at least 16 years old.
Please see the
Robinson Ranch Class Volunteer Training and Skills Testing
for additional details.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT
602-268-4972.