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As a barn helper, you work directly with barn staff to assist with turning out horses to their paddocks, feeding, and mucking (aka cleaning) stalls. Those who wish to handle horses must attend a Taking the Lead training. However, those who want to help in the barn with feeding, mucking, scrubbing water buckets, and sweeping…
As a side walker, you are responsible for the participant, providing physical support and assistance per the instructor’s direction. The type of support you provide will vary based on the skills and abilities of each participant. For those wishing to act as a side walker, you are required to attend UpReach volunteer training and are…
UpReach sits on 96 beautiful acres, which require constant upkeep. We are always looking for individuals who can assist with general maintenance, as well as repairs and improvements to the facility. Year-round opportunities include mowing, weed-whacking, mulching the trail, gardening and weeding, paddock picking, snow blowing, painting, fence repairs, and more!
Corporate, youth, and community service organizations provide huge help with one-day volunteer projects! Examples of past projects include fence repairs, tack cleaning, trail clearing and maintenance, spring cleanup, painting, event preparation, and power washing to name a few.
Volunteers work in the Rose Garden deadheading and pruning roses and weeding the rose beds and borders. Training and tools provided. This opportunity is seasonal.
Help implement a comprehensive woodlands management program and promote a healthier forest through activities ranging from removing invasive plant species to conditioning forest soil.
Change your world view. Learn and practice important skills. Accelerate your personal growth. Make a positive and important difference in your host community. United Planet works closely with you to plan and implement your Quest, and provides continued support for a customized, immersive, transformative learning experience.
Volunteering to assist with horse care involves: turning out horses (bringing horses to outdoor paddocks), horse training & conditioning, grooming & tacking for a lesson, mucking stalls, cleaning tack, grooming arenas & paddocks, gardening, and landscaping.
Volunteers assisting directly with the therapy program are trained to side walk, lead, and assist before, during, and after riding sessions. Experience with horses is not required.