"For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." ~Galatians 5:13
Volunteers assist with many things around the farm from caring for the horses, to helping with lessons, and caring for the farm, to helping with fundraisers, campaigns, and administrative tasks.
Barn helpers and camp helpers must be 12 or older.
Therapeutic lesson volunteers must be 14 or older.
Typically we ask that you commit to one hour per week. If helping with lessons it is best to commit to the same lesson time each week to help the riders feel comfortable with you. However, we do occasionally need people that can fill in too. If you are unsure, please call the office to chat about your availability and see if our needs fit your schedule.
Download a printer friendly version of our Volunteer Application here.
Or Complete the Online Form Here
You may print and bring it to your orientation or request a copy from our office to sign. The waiver portion should be signed by a parent or guardian for volunteers under 18. Please be sure to CALL THE OFFICE TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING, and let us know what orientation you plan to attend.
You may also download a copy of our Volunteer Handbook here. You do not need to print this out, however you can print a copy for reference.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO REGISTER 704-209-6577. Review our Volunteer Handbook for more information or before your training to get familiar with our policies.
Visit our Calendar of Events or follow us on Facebook for updates and scheduled trainings. If you cannot find a convenient time please contact us and we can set up a time for you.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Additional Information:
Volunteer Training
Typically, lesson volunteers should be at least 14 years old to assist riders, but occasionally we make exceptions for younger individuals. Please have respect for these younger volunteers as they are well trained. All volunteers who work with the riders, as leaders or sidewalkers, must be mature enough to handle the responsibility of assisting and protecting the student, and physically fit to walk up to two hours and jog occasionally. Saving Grace Farm reserves the right to determine if a volunteer is not yet ready to take on the responsibility of assisting in lessons, or working independently with the horses. Horses are large animals and it is a big responsibility to assist with these animals and the students with disabilities. Volunteers are required to attend the orientation training session and two safety trainings a year. It is recommended that volunteers attempt to attend most other trainings to stay current on new techniques and safety procedures. It is imperative that we offer our students the safest environment possible. By training our volunteers to know how to handle certain situations and practicing on a regular basis, we are able to react to emergencies in a safer and more orderly fashion.
Volunteer Paperwork
Volunteer paperwork must be complete prior to volunteering at Saving Grace Farm (SGF). If you plan to volunteer with us for a while, please understand that paperwork will need to be updated annually.
Volunteer Sign-In
It is important for you to sign in when you come to SGF. Maintaining records of volunteer hours is a requirement of accreditation, helps with fundraising, and provides an accurate record for those who need verification of hours. REMEMBER—sign in EVERY TIME you volunteer. You will track your hours online via Track It Forward.
Arrival and Departure Times
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to lesson time and plan to stay 15 minutes after the conclusion of the lesson. We may need help bringing horses in, tacking them up, etc.
Volunteer Information
We want to keep you informed of everything that happens at SGF. To do so, we post information on our Facebook page as well as on the office wall/windows. We also send emails so please let us know if your information changes.
Attire
Volunteers must wear safe, closed-toed, comfortable shoes (NO SANDALS, CROCS, ETC). No dangling, jingling jewelry or jingling keys, this can upset a horse or be pulled by a rider. Perfume/body spray can attract insects and some students may be allergic. No tank tops, low cut shirts, bike/tight shorts, or short shorts. Bra straps should not be seen. Shorts must be long enough to be seen below the hem of your top.
Absences
In order for the program to be consistent and successful, volunteers are suggested to commit for a specific lesson time (such as every Tuesday from 9-10:30 for the entire session). We realize that emergencies and illness can occur but please try to let us know well in advance so that we can find someone to fill in.
Cancellations
At times it may be necessary to cancel a lesson due to severe weather or a student canceling. Please contact the instructor or volunteer coordinator for information regarding lesson cancellations.
Rest Room
The rest room is located beside the office.
Parking
Volunteer parking is beside the front pasture, on the right side of the driveway before the curve. This area is gravel for that reason. Please do not park past the handicapped space at the corner of the fence next to the walkway.
Volunteers assist with many things around the farm from caring for the horses, to helping with lessons, and caring for the farm, to helping with fundraisers, campaigns, and administrative tasks.
Barn helpers and camp helpers must be 12 or older.
Therapeutic lesson volunteers must be 14 or older.
Typically we ask that you commit to one hour per week. If helping with lessons it is best to commit to the same lesson time each week to help the riders feel comfortable with you. However, we do occasionally need people that can fill in too. If you are unsure, please call the office to chat about your availability and see if our needs fit your schedule.
Download a printer friendly version of our Volunteer Application here.
Or Complete the Online Form Here
You may print and bring it to your orientation or request a copy from our office to sign. The waiver portion should be signed by a parent or guardian for volunteers under 18. Please be sure to CALL THE OFFICE TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING, and let us know what orientation you plan to attend.
You may also download a copy of our Volunteer Handbook here. You do not need to print this out, however you can print a copy for reference.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO REGISTER 704-209-6577. Review our Volunteer Handbook for more information or before your training to get familiar with our policies.
Visit our Calendar of Events or follow us on Facebook for updates and scheduled trainings. If you cannot find a convenient time please contact us and we can set up a time for you.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Additional Information:
Volunteer Training
Typically, lesson volunteers should be at least 14 years old to assist riders, but occasionally we make exceptions for younger individuals. Please have respect for these younger volunteers as they are well trained. All volunteers who work with the riders, as leaders or sidewalkers, must be mature enough to handle the responsibility of assisting and protecting the student, and physically fit to walk up to two hours and jog occasionally. Saving Grace Farm reserves the right to determine if a volunteer is not yet ready to take on the responsibility of assisting in lessons, or working independently with the horses. Horses are large animals and it is a big responsibility to assist with these animals and the students with disabilities. Volunteers are required to attend the orientation training session and two safety trainings a year. It is recommended that volunteers attempt to attend most other trainings to stay current on new techniques and safety procedures. It is imperative that we offer our students the safest environment possible. By training our volunteers to know how to handle certain situations and practicing on a regular basis, we are able to react to emergencies in a safer and more orderly fashion.
Volunteer Paperwork
Volunteer paperwork must be complete prior to volunteering at Saving Grace Farm (SGF). If you plan to volunteer with us for a while, please understand that paperwork will need to be updated annually.
Volunteer Sign-In
It is important for you to sign in when you come to SGF. Maintaining records of volunteer hours is a requirement of accreditation, helps with fundraising, and provides an accurate record for those who need verification of hours. REMEMBER—sign in EVERY TIME you volunteer. You will track your hours online via Track It Forward.
Arrival and Departure Times
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to lesson time and plan to stay 15 minutes after the conclusion of the lesson. We may need help bringing horses in, tacking them up, etc.
Volunteer Information
We want to keep you informed of everything that happens at SGF. To do so, we post information on our Facebook page as well as on the office wall/windows. We also send emails so please let us know if your information changes.
Attire
Volunteers must wear safe, closed-toed, comfortable shoes (NO SANDALS, CROCS, ETC). No dangling, jingling jewelry or jingling keys, this can upset a horse or be pulled by a rider. Perfume/body spray can attract insects and some students may be allergic. No tank tops, low cut shirts, bike/tight shorts, or short shorts. Bra straps should not be seen. Shorts must be long enough to be seen below the hem of your top.
Absences
In order for the program to be consistent and successful, volunteers are suggested to commit for a specific lesson time (such as every Tuesday from 9-10:30 for the entire session). We realize that emergencies and illness can occur but please try to let us know well in advance so that we can find someone to fill in.
Cancellations
At times it may be necessary to cancel a lesson due to severe weather or a student canceling. Please contact the instructor or volunteer coordinator for information regarding lesson cancellations.
Rest Room
The rest room is located beside the office.
Parking
Volunteer parking is beside the front pasture, on the right side of the driveway before the curve. This area is gravel for that reason. Please do not park past the handicapped space at the corner of the fence next to the walkway.