Volunteers
JHTRA is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on its volunteers for support in the office, in the barn and at fundraising events.   No experience is necessary, just a genuine desire to make a difference in one person's life as he or she finds fulfillment in an activity that brings them physical and emotional benefits.

Roles
No prior experience is necessary; training is provided*

Lesson Volunteers
Lesson Volunteers: These are the volunteers who work directly with the riders and the horses in class. The volunteers serve the role of either leader (guides the horse or assists the rider in controlling the horse) or sidewalker (assists and supports the rider by walking next to them as a spotter or even providing a secure thigh hold and physically stabilizing the rider.)

We ask for a minimum time commitment of approximately 1 hour a week for the duration of a session. Since we offer classes 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, you can choose a day and time that best fits your schedule. Committing to a weekly class period is great but not required. We will work with you and your schedule in order for you to be involved with the program.
We rely on volunteers to support all aspects of our program, including helping with the horses, fundraising and organizational tasks at the barn and in the office.

To volunteer in a class, you will need to attend Training (approximately 2 hours), where you will learn all of our lesson techniques and routine. We would be delighted to have you return session after session since experienced class volunteers provide stability and a sense of community, familiarity with riders' goals and needs, and proficiency with horses.
We also offer many important non-class volunteer opportunities in the areas of:

Barn Help
For those volunteers who would like to get better acquainted with cleaning tack, stall care, etc.

Office Help
These important volunteers assist with word processing, data entry, bulk mailings, and other special tasks. They also greet riders and visitors and help answer the telephone.

Facilities Maintenance
From painting to cleaning and everything in between – we have endless volunteer opportunities for “handy” individuals or groups that want to work together on a project.

Non-class volunteers will not need to attend Training.

Special Events
JHTRA needs help with all of the special events we participate in and host.

Training and Orientation Dates
TBD
Training and orientation is approximately 2 hours. Many aspects of the program are covered: paperwork, safety information, routine, horse handling, and a wealth of important knowledge when assisting in equine therapy. We will spend hands on time with the horses so it’s important to wear closed toe shoes and appropriate “barn apparel”. We also offer advanced trainings for our current volunteers to further their awareness.

Contact
jhtra@bresnan.net or call 733-1374

Volunteer Forms - download pdf here