volunteer at pony power

Pony Power volunteers are fundamental to our work. We train approximately 150 new volunteers each year and have a regular rotation of 100 volunteers each semester to assist in horse-assisted lessons and help care for the farm, small animals and garden.

We provide our volunteers with training and community building opportunities to make their time on the farm as enriching as possible.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following shifts:

Therapeutic Riding Lesson Volunteers: Lead and Side Walkers

SUNDAYS
September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 8, 15
8:30am-10:30am OR 10:30am-12:30pm

MONDAYS
September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 9, 16
10am-11am, 3pm-5pm OR 4-6pm  

TUESDAYS
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 10, 17
3-5pm OR 4-6pm

TUESDAYS
October 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 10, 17
10am-11am 

WEDNESDAYS
September 11, 18, 25, October 9, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
10am-11am, 3pm-5pm OR 4-6pm

THURSDAYS
September 12, 19, 26, October 10, 24, 31 
10am-11am

THURSDAYS
September 12, 19, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19
3pm-5pm OR 4pm-6pm

Farm Crew Volunteers

MONDAYS
September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
3-4pm, 3-5pm OR 4-5pm

TUESDAYS
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 17, 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
3-4pm, 3-5pm OR 4-5pm

WEDNESDAYS
September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, January 1
9-11am

THURSDAYS
September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26, January 2
3-4pm, 3-5pm OR 4-5pm

FRIDAYS
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3
8-10am, 2:30-3:30pm, 2:30-4pm OR 3-4pm

SATURDAYS
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, January 4
8-10am, 2:30-3:30pm, 2:30-4pm OR 3-4pm


Garden Crew Volunteers

SUNDAYS
September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 8, 15, 22, 29
10-11am

TUESDAYS
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 17, 26, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10-11am 

WEDNESDAYS
September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, January 1
10-11am

THURSDAYS
September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26, January 2
10-11am

FRIDAYS
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, January 3
10-11am


Get started by filling out the application form at the bottom of this page.

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Volunteer Roles

Therapeutic Riding Lesson Volunteers

Lead walker: Handles the horse during a lesson. Following the instructor’s direction, the lead walker will help, as needed, in steering and maintaining the horse’s speed. Previous horse experience is required.

Side walker: Provides physical support to the rider during a lesson, helping them maintain a balanced position on the horse. Following the instructor’s direction, a side walker will often play an active role in helping riders complete various exercises, such as stretching, counting and reaching.

Therapeutic riding lessons are given year-round, rain or shine.

Garden Crew Volunteers

Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering and harvesting.

Farm Crew Volunteers

Morning crew: Helps maintain our red barn, goat, pig and chicken enclosures.

Afternoon crew: Helps clean paddocks and with other chores around the farm.

 
 

Requirements:

  • Must be 14 years or older.
  • Must be able to walk for up to 90 minutes in a dirt arena and jog for short distances.
  • May be asked to support riders up to 180 pounds (limited)
  • Must be able to lift and move approximately 30 pounds, for example water buckets and full wheelbarrows.
  • Be willing to be outdoors, rain or shine.
  • Have the ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Complete volunteer orientation and training.
  • Commit to a date and time for the semester.

    • Volunteers must be a suitable match. You will be notified of acceptance after training.

     
     

    Complete the application below if you are interested in joining our volunteer team or call (201) 934-1001 for more information.