Nonprofit
Published 1/2/26 4:10PM

Ranch Hand at the Laughing Pony Rescue

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 2, 2026, 1:45 PM GMT-8
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT-8
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2000
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Veterans
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    0

    Description

    Laughing Pony Rescue helps to rescue, rehome, rehabilitate, and provide sanctuary for equines and farm animals by providing equine therapy.

    Project Requirements & Important Notes

    Key Responsibilities:

    Volunteer ranch hands will provide support in mucking stalls, providing fresh water, sweeping, moving horses, grooming, and ranch repairs

    Required Skills/Experience:

    Volunteers should enjoy working with animals, have good attention to detail, ability to take direction, and be reliable

    Desired Skills/Experience:

    Active or former military or equine, ranch, or farm experience. Building maintenance, tractor, and Gater experience is highly desired

    Time Commitment: 4 hours per week. Volunteers must be willing to commit to serving in an ongoing capacity

    Onboarding Process: Application, telephone interview, orientation, and training during volunteer shifts

    Physical Requirements: Lifting, bending, and walking on uneven ground. This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations by adjusting volunteer duties. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible

    Attire: Sunscreen, sturdy boots, pants, gloves, hat, and durable shirt

    Laughing Pony Rescue

    The mission of Laughing Pony Rescue is to rescue and rehabilitate all breeds of neglected or abused horses and provide a forever home for them.

    • Important information
    • Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:

    Monday Morning

    Thursday Morning

    Saturday Morning

    Location

    On-site

    Near The Bridges of Rancho Santa Fe

    Rancho Santa Fe, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please see our Volunteer web page at https://laughingponyrescue.org/volunteer/ for more information.

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