Volunteers Needed for Hippotherapy and Barn Work!

You can find more information and sign up to volunteer on our website https://www.sundancehippotherapy.com/

Welcome to Sundance Circle Hippotherapy, where we help our patients build strength, confidence, and possibility one stride at a time. Sundance Circle is a team of volunteers, staff, therapists and, of course, horses, based in Sumner, WA founded in 2017. We offer hippotherapy and outdoor therapy.

Volunteers play a key role in assisting the therapist and ensuring they’re able to meet patient goals. It's a fun and rewarding experience where you can help to make a remarkable impact in someone's life.

Volunteer Roles

Volunteers in all roles must be able to walk 2 miles without rest and safely lift 50 pounds. Our volunteer positions include:

• Sidewalker: walks alongside the horse, supporting the patient under the direction of the therapist.
• Horse Leader: Prepares the horse for sessions including grooming and tacking, then leads the horse during sessions.
• Barn Team: includes a variety of sub-roles such as stall cleaning, bring in and turn out, feeding, and cleaning the pastures.

Volunteer Opportunity Hours

Sidewalker and Horse Lead Hours:

• Monday - Thursday, ​8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday - Saturday, 8:00am - 3:00pm​

Barn Team Hours:

• Every day, 5:30 am - 5:30pm

Important Information​

• We are located in Sumner, WA.
• Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
• All volunteers must commit to volunteering for 6 hours a month for a minimum of 6 months.
• ​As part of your application you will be required to pay a $10 fee and submit a photo of your drivers license for a background check.​
• We are a private medical facility and do not allow visitors without an appointment at any time.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We're always looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping kids, love horses, and are ready to make a difference!