Beth Israel Deaconess – Plymouth offers a junior volunteer program to those age 14yrs-18yrs. Participants must commit to 80 hours over a six month period. Junior volunteers typically volunteer either a three hour shift after school or on the weekend. Duties include transporting discharged patients, delivering lab specimens and medical records, performing errands across the…

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth offers a volunteer program for students specifically designed for summer service. Volunteers must commit to 100 hours of service to be considered for this program. A typical schedule is three shifts per week. Participants in the Summer at BID-Plymouth Program reach out to others, serve the community and learn skills in…

Volunteers assist by leading horses or walking beside riders (sidewalking) during classes. Horse leaders come with an understanding of, and experience with horses. Sidewalkers do not need experience. Lesson program volunteers should be willing to commit to coming the same day and time each week.

Volunteers work directly with barn staff to help feed and care for the horses and the facility. After 50 volunteer hours, they are eligible to become “Barn Buddies” and provide TLC to a special horse. Volunteers in the equine program should be willing to commit to a specified, consistent period of time each week.

Equine Learning Coaches assist staff in teaching unmounted horsemanship skills such as grooming and horse care. Lesson program volunteers should be willing to commit to coming the same day and time each week.