Our Impact
Our Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of successful therapeutic riding programs! Without volunteers, lessons cannot take place! Become an essential community partner in enriching the lives of children, youth, and adults with disabilities, learning difficulties, and special needs through equine assisted activities!
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, and are required to attend a volunteer orientation. Volunteers are trained under the direct guidance of a PATH-certified instructor. Lesson volunteers are required to sign up for a minimum of one shift per week, per session. Sessions run for 4 weeks.
Volunteers learn about disabilities, develop horse handling skills, and learn about the power of the human-animal bond. It is also a great opportunity to increase physical fitness and to enjoy the social benefits of volunteering! For many participants, equine therapy is the most significant part of their week. By volunteering with us, you will be helping to ensure that our participants will continue to benefit from the life-enriching power and potential of therapeutic riding.
Volunteer hours may count for school, court, or extra-curricular requirements. Check with your school or administrator to verify before scheduling yourself to volunteer.
If you are passionate about serving the needs of those with disabilities and have a passion for horses, we encourage you to contact us.
Volunteer Options
Bluff & Ridge is always looking for people who are willing to use their talents to serve in a variety of ways! We need:
- Horse Handlers (Lead, Groom, Tack, Warm-up/Lunge, Cool, etc.)
- Side Walkers
- Cleaners (Stalls, Pastures, Tack, Helmets, etc.)
- Facility and Grounds Maintenance
- Help with Unloading and Storing Hay
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Website and Social Media Maintenance
- Photography/Videography
- Event Planning
- Public Awareness/Advertising
- Etc.
Begin the volunteer process today!
Complete the "Volunteer Application Packet."
Volunteer Training Dates for 2024 include the following dates and times:
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Signup for Volunteer Training Dates
About Bluff & Ridge Equine Assisted Therapies, Inc.
Thank You to Our Volunteers
The 2024 season celebrated more than 20 volunteers (several are not pictured). Volunteer appreciation is often the only time we come together as an entire group, often meeting for the first time, others who have the same passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Without these selfless people, we are unable to provide quality programming to our participants. We aim to double our volunteer base two-fold in the 2025 season! Please consider joining this amazing group of people and become part of our family! You will soon discover that it is the highlight of your week!