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Horse Rescue - Barn Chores Volunteers Needed!
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Save A Forgotten Equine (SAFE) is a horse rescue organization based near Seattle, Washington, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and retraining horses suffering from neglect or abuse. Established in 2005, SAFE collaborates with Animal Control agencies in the King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to protect and provide care for vulnerable horses. SAFE specializes in equine rehabilitation, offering professional veterinary care, nutrition, and training to help horses regain their health and prepare for long-term homes. Utilizing horsemanship practices inspired by Buck Brannaman and Joel Connor, SAFE ensures horses develop trust and confidence in their interactions with humans. SAFE remains committed to finding permanent, caring homes for their horses and conducts annual follow-up visits to ensure their safety and well-being.
Barn Chores Volunteer Role!
SAFE Horse Rescue is seeking dedicated and energetic volunteers to assist with daily barn chores. This is a highly physical role that directly supports the well-being of our rescue horses.
As a barn chores volunteer, your responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning horse stalls and paddocks
- Scrubbing grain pans and sweeping barn aisles and shelter mats
- Feeding and watering the horses
- Providing much-needed love and care to the SAFE rescue horses
- Weed Whacking
- Fixing haynets
- Many other tasks around the farm
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be 16 years or older to volunteer independently
- Volunteers aged 8-15 are welcome with a parent/guardian volunteering alongside them
- A virtual orientation and training are required for all new volunteers and are offered regularly each month
- A minimum commitment of one shift per week for at least three months is preferred
- Prior horse experience is helpful but not required
Available Shifts:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Midday Shift 11:30 AM - 2:30PM
- Evening Shift: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Shifts are available seven days a week
If you’re passionate about animal welfare and ready to contribute in a meaningful way, we’d love to have you on our team!
Apply today: Volunteer Application
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1618969679
What makes us SAFE?
In 2022, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Save a Forgotten Equine in Redmond, WA. SAFE joins over 215 other sanctuaries, rescues, rehabilitation, and transition centers in upholding standards of best practice in the animal welfare and protection industry.
Accreditation signifies that Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) meets GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed equine care standards which are confirmed by a comprehensive site visit. Accreditation also signifies adherence to standards addressing the sustainability of the organization, ethical principles, finances, staffing, education outreach, security and safety and other operational aspects. The Accreditation status also provides a clear and trusted means for the public, donors, and grantors to recognize Save a Forgotten Equine as an exceptional organization.
“SAFE is very proud to have achieved Accreditation from GFAS,” said Bonnie Hammond Executive Director for SAFE. “We hold ourselves to a very high standard of equine care and nonprofit governance, and it is gratifying to have those standards validated by an organization like GFAS.”
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Greetings from SAFE Horse Rescue!
My name is Laurie and I coordinate the volunteer community here at SAFE. Thank you so much for your interest! Firstly, I'm thrilled you are entertaining helping out at SAFE. Our volunteers are truly the heart of our community and we value any amount of time or contribution you are able to give towards this important cause. We are all excited to meet you! If you haven't already, please fill out an online profile here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1618969679
In addition to time with these incredible animals and a great community here at the farm, as a volunteer you will have access to ongoing personal development resources. These include Horsemanship Training, Horse Grooming 101, Joel Connor Clinics, Herd Health Seminars, Barn Assist Classes, among others. We can chat more about this in your 1 Hour Orientation and then your 1 Hour Training, both of which are required prior to your first day at the barn.
Before we start, if you would like to peruse a few videos of our work here at SAFE you may like the following:
Before and After Transformations
- We will be moving to our new property in April 2026. The address is: 13113 200th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
Currently, we are looking for barn chore volunteers who can work a 3-hour shift once per week, on the same day each week. The morning shift is from 9-12, and the afternoon shift is from 4-7. Ideally you can commit to one shift per week for at least 3 months. No horse experience is necessary and we will train you to do the job. These teams are really fun! We have some volunteers that have been helping out with barn chores for over 10 years! They love the physical activity, time spent with others, caring for the horses and the camaraderie.
After your initial few months hands-on at the SAFE barn, feel free to peruse our variety of team roles both remote and in person.
Your next step in volunteering with us would be to attend a Virtual Orientation 1: Welcome Session via Zoom. This orientation will be an introduction to SAFE and is a great opportunity to ask any questions.
Schedule Orientation 1: Welcome HERE
After the Orientation 1 Session, you will need to attend an online Orientation 2: Training Session, and sign paperwork before your first day on the farm. Thank you again for your interest in SAFE and your willingness to offer your valued time to these incredible horses. Looking forward to meeting you!
Laurie Sasser
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Volunteer Manager
SAFE | Save a Forgotten Equine
