GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

Along with our horses, volunteers are the heart and soul of the CTREE program. CTREE provides unique and rewarding volunteer opportunities for those interested in working with special needs individuals and horses.  Volunteers assist with therapeutic riding lessons, equine assisted services, office work, and fund-raising, including the following:

  • Horse Leaders – Responsible for grooming, tacking and leading horses during lessons

  • Sidewalkers – Responsible for the rider and the rider's safety by providing support as needed throughout the lesson and helping to facilitate instruction

  • Barn Team – Help maintain the barn and paddocks (daily barn chores and/or special projects)

  • Fundraising Team – Help coordinate and plan special events, such as the Giddy-Up 5K and Horses Changing Lives Benefit

CTREE operates Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Lessons are private or semi-private and are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the late afternoon as well as on Saturday mornings. CTREE also offers group activities throughout the year.

Previous horse experience is helpful, but not necessary. Please note that volunteering with our therapeutic riding program requires some physical activity, such as walking and jogging alongside the horse and participant.  

The minimum age for program volunteers is 14. For more information about volunteering please contact us.

Orientation

Program volunteers receive 2 hours of orientation to enable them to work with our horses and riders. Orientation includes a tour of our facility, plus instruction in hands-on grooming and tacking, learning and practicing leading and side-walking, and an overview of safety procedures. Orientation runs on an as needed basis. After you apply, you will be contact to sign up for an orientation slot.

Apply

To apply to be a volunteer please fill out the Volunteer Information form and click the Submit and Continue button to complete the Emergency & Medical Release Form. These forms are to be filled out by the applicant if 18 years old or over, or a parent/legal guardian if under 18 years old. If you have any questions or haven’t heard from us, contact us.