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
- This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Youth, and Long-Term. Short-term volunteers may be considered depending on the length of service commitment. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Note: Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
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.
