CHRC: Barn Aide

Volunteers complete essential operational tasks and hands-on daily care which promotes the health and well-being of our horses and allows the Riding Center facility to function on a daily basis.

Tasks

• Clean stalls and paddocks
• Clean and refill water buckets
• Feed hay and/or grain
• Turn horses in and out
• Assist staff with general cleaning
• Groom horses

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Youth volunteers, ages 14 and up, who have completed the required prerequisite training and are able to make an ongoing commitment to service at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.  Short term volunteers willing to commit 8 shifts or more may be considered.  

• Learn more about becoming a MetroParks volunteer and our volunteer service types here. 
• GET STARTED: Not currently in Barn Aide training, but would like to get started? Follow this link to begin virtual training today.

Additional Notes

• Commitment: This opportunity requires an ongoing commitment of at least 8 volunteer shifts per year.
• 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, year-round.
  • In this work environment, volunteers will be exposed to cat and horse dander, dust, and other environmental allergens.
• Dress:
  • Please dress for the weather and working in a barn environment. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or work boots and clothes with long pants you do not mind getting dirty. No Steel Toe boots.
  • Volunteers should wear their volunteer name badge and volunteer apparel if available. Note: Name badges are mailed out every 2 weeks for newly onboarded volunteers. If you have not received yours within this timeline, contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org. Volunteer apparel is distributed through our VIP program beginning at 25 hours.

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