Volunteer Opportunities at Mountin' Hopes

Volunteer Opportunities at Mountin' Hopes'

Please call 828-689-2291 for more information concerning items on this page and for our next scheduled Volunteer Orientation. Orientations for volunteers are usually held at the end of each six week session, but please contact the office for specifics as there may be changes due to class schedule. For a person with special needs, just a one hour class each week can make a real difference. As a volunteer, so will you.

Here are some ways you can get involved:

Assist with riding classes and horse care, general responsibilities include:

Bring in horses from the pasture as needed
Help our riders to groom and tack their horses
Assist the instructor during the mounting process
Lead the horse and rider OR walk beside a mounted rider
Clean stalls, tack room, & barn area
Feed and water horses

Volunteer Horse Care Job Description

Volunteer Leader Job Description

Volunteer Sidewalker Job Description

Volunteers interested in the above need to be in generally good health and able to walk for 30 minutes or more during class, as well as, jog for short distances while the horse trots. Volunteers commit to about 90minutes on the same time and day each week. There is a wide-range of class days/times to choose from.

Work "Behind the Scenes" with administrative and other activities

Assist in the office
- Enter computer data
- Assist with mailings
- Make telephone calls
Recruit volunteers
Assist with public relations
Share your graphic design skills
Share your photography skills
Help as a volunteer at our annual Fall Fling Endurance Ride
Tell us your skills and how you would like to work with us!

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Help with farm work and property management

Mow grass
Operate weed-eater
Assist with landscaping work
Build and repair fences
Utilize individual skills such as carpentry, plumbing, etc.
Assist with proper maintenance of pastures

Qualities of Mountin' Hopes Volunteers

Self-Motivated	Good problem solver	Communicates well
Friendly	Team Player	Intuitive
Compassionate	Eager to learn	Enjoys people
Eager to Share	Patient	Loves animals
Reliable	Observant and aware	Physically fit
Forgiving	Flexible	Asks questions

How to get started

Download and print these forms: Volunteer Application ,Confidentiality Form , Volunteer Questionnaire, Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
Complete each form in its entirety and mail to Mountin' Hopes, PO Box 387, Mars Hill, NC 28754. or, you can also bring the completed forms to your training/orientation at Mountin' Hopes. ( They MUST be signed by a parent or guardian if you are under the age of 18.)

Individuals desiring to help with riding classes must attend our Volunteer Orientation sessions before becoming a volunteer in class. All volunteers are encouraged to attend, as there is a good deal to learn about Mountin' Hopes.

Please contact our program Coordinator, Rebecca, for more details concerning items on this page and for our next scheduled Volunteer Orientation session.

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