Needs From: VolunteerCNY.org

We need help with organizing and executing fundraisers.  If you are a great organizer, we would love for you to join our team and help us raise funds for our program by being involved with fun fundraising activities.  We are looking for someone who can generate donations for raffles and help organize activities.

The principal tasks of a lesson volunteer include working with students in grooming horses (when students are able to), getting them physically warmed up for their lessons and “sidewalking” during the mounted portion to ensure the safety of our riders. Experience with horses and/or people with different life challenges is not required. From the Ground Up provides a three-hour training for all its volunteers, including our safety guidelines, introduction to basic horse care, and practice in sidewalking. All volunteers are required to attend a training session annually. You must be a minimum of 14 years old to become a lesson volunteer at From the Ground Up.
NOTE: When attending a volunteer training, dress in layers, bring a hat, gloves, sunglasses and wear hard-toe shoes (e.g. hiking boots).

We need experienced equine volunteers to help us take daily care of our equine staff, including feeding, moving horses to and from paddocks and pastures, and “mucking stalls.” Morning and evening volunteer hours are available. Horsecare volunteers get the privilege of spending individual time with our very special equine staff! Horsecare volunteers must be at least 16 years old.