Carriage Hill Riding Center Program Support: Valentine's Day with the Ponies

Description

Do you love being around horses? Are you looking for an opportunity to jump in and support the Carriage Hill Riding Center that DOESN'T involve barn aide tasks? Join us in this fun new program support opportunity celebrating Valentine's with the Ponies at the Carriage Hill Riding Center!

Impact

Volunteers just like YOU ensure that our program participants are able to learn, grow, and connect with nature through a variety of high quality, nature-based programming offered in our parks.

Tasks

  • Assist staff lead with preparing supplies and setting up for the program.
  • Welcome participants and assist with getting them signed in.
  • Distribute program supplies and help get participants started on activities, ensuring a fun, positive experience for each participant.
  • Assist participants with valentine's cards, program packets, and photos as needed.
  • Assist with refreshments as needed.
  • Collect supplies and assist with program clean up and tear down. 

Eligibility

Additional Notes

  • Parking & Meeting instructions: Meet near the office inside the first barn or find a staff member.
  • Cancelation: If you need to cancel a shift last-minute or are running late, please call the Riding Center office cell phone number at #937-689-6939.
  • Environment & Physical Demands:
    • Volunteers should prepare to work in outdoor weather conditions. Please check the weather and dress accordingly. Note: There is no heat inside the barn.
    • In this work environment, volunteers will be exposed to hay, cat and horse dander, dust, and other environmental allergens.
  • Dress: Please wear your MetroParks volunteer name badge and apparel if you have it.

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: This shift occurs rain or shine. In the event of dangerous road conditions, the staff will notify you of a shift cancelation.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Dress for the weather
Get Connected Icon Wear long pants
Get Connected Icon Wear closed-toe shoes
Get Connected Icon Bring a full water bottle
Get Connected Icon Wear your volunteer nametag and apparel.
Get Connected Icon Requires: Volunteer Profile
Get Connected Icon Requires: FRMP Volunteer Handbook Review & Signature

Location

Get Connected Icon Carriage Hill Riding Center
8111 Shull Rd
Dayton, OH  45424

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Sat Feb 14, 2026 @ 10:00am
to 12:30pm
2.50 hours 1 of 2
Sun Feb 15, 2026 @ 12:00pm
to 2:30pm
2.50 hours 2 of 2