Do you have an idea for different ways to bring your creativity and skills to NMTS? We’d love to hear it!
We have lots of events, some more complex than others, and we always need volunteers to set up, help with the fun, and clean up. At any given time, we’re recruiting for the next event.
There may be opportunities to volunteer on various research projects. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact us to see if we are presently accepting volunteers for research projects, and what the requirements are.
Very simply, our team is charged with finding lost or injured people, and if necessary, rescuing them. Being part of the team requires each member to train on a regular basis, so they may learn and so their skills remain sharp. The skills we offer to the community are specific – no other emergency service…
The Adopt A Plot program through Hillside Cemetery Preservation Foundation allows volunteers to spend time in this wonderful cemetery, while cleaning and maintaining a specific plot. Volunteers can either chose to maintain a family or single burial plot. HCPF is asking that any volunteers who wish to Adopt A Plot agree to do so for…
We continually get involved in wild horse related projects. Be a part of one!
HCPF is always looking for friendly volunteers to assist with the general clean up and maintenance of Hillside Cemetery. Each Saturday (unless otherwise noted) HCPF opens the cemetery for various cleanup projects. Also, various community cleanup days will occur throughout the year and will be noted on the Events page as well.
Work with one of several standing committees that steer educational programs, the Virginia Range Adoption Program, fund raising, etc.
Provide “emergency” transportation for adoption turnbacks and for Virginia Range horses needing movement from state corrals to Foster Care facilities. Provide accommodations for horses recovered from problem adoptions and Virginia Range wild horses waiting to be adopted.
Provide peer support and guidance for new wild horse adopters. For safety reasons, some hands-on activities involving ungentled animals require prior experience or participation in LRTC or state recognized training programs to qualify.