Nonprofit
Published 16 days ago
Feed Horses at a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Michigan City, IN
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
1.5-2 hour shift per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Animals, Community Development, Disability
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
16+
Other Requirements:
Walk on uneven ground; work in all weather. 16+ years old.
Description
Join a crew, feed the herd of 17 equines (from draft horses to shetland ponies to a miniature donkey), get some exercise, and spend time outdoors!
- Horse feeding shifts start at 7:00 a.m. CT and 3:30 p.m. CT every day (on-the-job training provided). Each shift takes 1.5-2 hours. You'll join a crew of 2-4 others. A commitment of one shift per week is requested. Feeders need to be at least 16 years old, wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Chores include feeding & watering horses, mucking stalls, pushing wheelbarrow, throwing hay, haltering & leading horses, walking on uneven surfaces, & sweeping barn. If you don't have rubber boots, we have limited sizes to borrow when the pastures are muddy. No horse experience needed.
- There are also opportunities for facility/grounds maintenance which do not require a weekly commitment & work around volunteer's schedule.
Location
On-site
9375 W. 300 N., Michigan City, Indiana, US
