VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. In 2019, we relied on a staff of 53 dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers contribute their time to help in lessons, caring for and exercising our horses, fundraising and special events, and much more. We have volunteers who dedicate a couple hours a month to the center to as much as over 40 hours a month. We appreciate any amount of time and skills you are able to contribute. Below is a list of our volunteer opportunities:
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• Sidewalker - Responsible for the rider and the rider's safety by providing support as needed and walk alongside the rider throughout the lesson
• Horse Leader - Responsible for the equine through grooming, tacking and warming up the horse horse before the lesson and leading the horse during the lesson
• Barn Team - Responsible for the daily barn chores that contribute to a healthy and safe environment for our equine team
• Equine Care Team - Support CAR with training, conditioning, and routine exercise of program horses (must have previous horse experience and pass evaluation by staff)
• The Maintenance Team - Helps with maintaining the ranch property to include repairs, improvements, cleaning, landscaping and special projects
• The Office Support Team - Helps by answering the phone, taking messages, selling merchandise, greeting and assisting people and light cleaning of the office space
• Grant Writing Committee - Assist with researching, writing, and editing grants/foundation/corporate requests
• Board Member - Act as a community ambassador for CAR
• Fundraising Committee - Assist in planning and implementing special events
• Professional Skills Team - Supports CAR's needs in the areas of marketing, artistic design, strategic planning, etc.  ​

New volunteers are required complete an application form and attend a volunteer orientation. 

An annual return volunteer training is mandatory at the beginning of each year.

All of us at the Center for Adaptive Riding are forever grateful for the thousands of hours our amazing volunteers donate to our organization. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of CAR's volunteer team, please email  us at info@adaptiveriding.org or call/text us at (775) 329-1839.

2021 Upcoming Volunteer Orientation Dates: 
Saturday, July 17 11:30am - 1:00pm
Saturday, July 24 11:30am - 1:00pm 

Please RSVP or for any questions, please email Alex at alex@adaptiveridng.org

All orientations take place at 915 Maple Creek Court Reno, NV 89511

In 2020 68 volunteers dedicated 2,390 hours of their time!