Volunteers Make EAD
Happen
Our volunteers are the heart and
helping hands behind the scenes.
We would not be able to impact our
local community without them.
If you love horses, are looking for
a place to volunteer, and want to
actively contribute to our mission,
please click the link below!
MOBILE UNIT & EVENT WRANGLER
What you will enjoy: Work 1-1 with the horses and interact with residents and event guests.
The Mobile Unit crew is responsible for:
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Grooming and preparing the horses for the visit
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Leading the horses and watching their feet and equipment to keep residents/visitors safe
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Listening and holding space for the residents/visitors
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Know each horse's background and the programs and mission of EAD
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Helping load them in and out of the trailer for mobile visits
Required skills:
Must be experienced in handling horses while remaining aware of the safety of the animals and humans.
Able to answer questions and interact with the residents and visitors in a positive and welcoming manner.
Ability to stand back from the horse's head and shoulders while maintaining control.
HORSE CARE AND CLEANING
What you will enjoy: Working with the horses and other animals 1-1. You will build relationships with the animals that benefit both them and you! Get to see the horses during their downtime.
MORNING CREW:
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Feeding the animals as instructed
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Grooming the horses
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Leading the horses and getting them into their paddocks safely
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Cleaning the stalls
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Cleaning/refilling water buckets and water troughs
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Setting up hay in the stalls and pastures as instructed
Required skills:
Experience in handling horses.
Self-motivated and attentive to physical and behavioral changes in animals.
Safety awareness for themselves and the animals.
EVENING CREW:
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Bringing the horses in and providing their evening meals
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Confirming they have water and feed for the night
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Grooming and cleaning the horses if needed.
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Check them for any injuries or signs of illness.
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Dressing any wounds and cleaning hooves
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Returning all tools and equipment to the proper storage area
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Securing the animals and property for the night
OPEN BARN AND EVENT HOST
What you will enjoy: Being an ambassador for EAD by greeting guests, sharing your knowledge of the farm and its programs, answering questions, and more! All event hosts and volunteers are welcome to experience and participate in the events.
Our hosts are responsible for:
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Welcoming, listening to, and holding space for visitors
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Obtaining proper signed waivers for every visitor
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Offering and participating in activities with visitors
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Know each horse’s background and the programs and mission of EAD
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Knowing resources available to visitors
Required skills:
Safety awareness for themselves, the residents, and the animals.
Able to answer questions and interact with visitors.
Willingness to interact with visitors.