Employment Contacting Us Other Information Index Volunteering Click here to request a volunteer application packet Volunteers Wanted Equest needs adults and teenagers who are interested in assisting children and adults with disabilities as they participate in Equest's program of therapeutic horseback riding. Documentation is available for teens fulfilling community service requirements. What You Can Do Volunteers assist in riding classes and physical therapy sessions. No prior horse experience necessary. Just attend our Orientation and our Hands-On Volunteer Training and learn everything you need to know to be a volunteer.
Volunteers assist as sidewalkers or leaders .
Sidewalkers groom and tack horses for classes, walk beside the rider during the class, assist with mounting and dismounting, and help feed and water the horses at the end of class. Leaders also groom and tack horses for classes, take the horse from the stall to the mounting area, attend to the horse during mounting, lead the horse as directed by the instructor during class, return the horse to the stall after class, and help feed and water the horses at the end of class. Volunteers also assist with special events such as RideFest , horse shows, Boot Scoot'n Ball, golf tournament, Special Olympics, exhibition team, etc. We'll tell you all about Equest and the work you'll do as a volunteer with us. Our next training sessions will be August 18th and 25th.