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Volunteers are the heart of Pegasus. Without their dedication, loyalty and hard work, it would not be possible for us to fulfill our mission. There are many individual reasons why people volunteer for Pegasus, but all offer the unique opportunity to give of oneself while forming special personal connections in an environment of unconditional acceptance.
We have many different volunteer opportunities at Pegasus. Some require horse experience, but many do not. All we need is your willingness to give of yourself and commit your time. Volunteer opportunities include:
Lesson Program
Lesson program volunteers assist by leading horses or walking beside riders (sidewalking) during classes. Horse leaders need a general knowledge of horses. Horse leaders may assist in preparing horses for classes (groom and tack), and are responsible for leading horses during class. Sidewalkers do not need horse experience. They are responsible for offering physical and emotional support and communication to the riders. Lesson program volunteers should be willing to commit to the same day and time each week and are required to attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Equine Program
Equine program volunteers work directly with barn staff to help feed and care for the horses and our facilities. These volunteers should be willing to commit to a specified, consistent period of time each week and must first attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers typically assist with word processing, data entry, photocopying, filing, bulk mailings and other support tasks. They must first attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Facility/Farm Volunteers
Facility/farm volunteers help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility, including fence repair, manure management, gardening and trail maintenance. They must first attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Carpentry Volunteers
Pegasus is the home of “Peggy,” the teaching horse. Peggy is a wooden horse about the size of a large pony that is utilized for assessing our riders and helping individuals learn the basics of riding. Peggys are built on-site, and to date there are 70 of them across the country and in Canada. We are seeking volunteers who have an interest in helping with the continued construction and distribution of this unique teaching horse. Carpentry volunteers must first attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Special Event Volunteers
Special skills volunteers possess skills or professional/technical experience that may benefit Pegasus, such as photography, graphic design, computer knowledge, etc.
No matter what your skills or special talents may be, there’s a place and a need for them at Pegasus!
Steps To Become a Pegasus Volunteer:
1. The minimum age for volunteers is 14 years old.
2. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have paperwork signed by a parent or guardian prior to attending a volunteer training and participating in a program.
3. Program volunteers must be available a minimum of one to two hours per week, the same day and time each week, to volunteer. New volunteers receive their assignment and schedule following their attendance in a volunteer orientation and training session. Volunteer assignments and schedules are based on interest, experience and availability. The first semester of volunteering is considered a trial period.
4. All volunteer opportunities, including work in the equine program, office or facility, also require attendance at a general volunteer orientation and training session.
5. Volunteering in the equine program or lesson program, or at our farm/facilities, involves moderate physical activity. Please be sure you are comfortable with the physical aspects of the role you select.
6. Due to the nature of the services we provide, Pegasus reserves the right to make the final determination as to the appropriateness of any and all volunteers for our organization.
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