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Volunteer
Volunteers at the Voice For Horses Rescue Network are caring people with individual skills, talents and interests who advocate for animal welfare as representatives of the organization's philosophies and beliefs.
In addition, volunteers provide support to supplement and enhance the professional staff, creating a team that works together towards our established vision as well as allow us to extend our valuable community programs otherwise limited by financial resources.
"How can I become a VFHRN Volunteer?"
Volunteers must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a parent if under age 16. We request that our volunteers commit to at least 10 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months.
All volunteers must complete an online volunteer application. You will then be required to attend an orientation before beginning volunteer service.
Orientations are offered each month, and include important information about our organization's programs and services along with a description of each volunteer opportunity as well as a tour of the facility.
There are several volunteer jobs that require additional training sessions.
"What happens after I submit my application?"
After we receive your completed online application you will be required to attend the next available orientation date. Don't forget... all volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (we must also have an online application from the parent or guardian).
All volunteers should be current on tetanus vaccinations and carry health insurance. Please remember that while we take great care to ensure your safety, we are housing animals that are sometimes unpredictable. Good judgment and safe animal handling are a must when volunteering at VFHRN.
"I'm a student in need of service hours for school (or church). Can I do my hours at the VFHRN?"
Unfortunately, due to the vast number of students in need of service hours for school and/or church, we are no longer able to offer student service learning opportunities. However, please check our website for a list of projects and activities that can benefit the animals and earn student hours.
If you have additional questions, please contact Voice For Horses Rescue at voiceforhorses@wmconnect.com.
In addition, volunteers provide support to supplement and enhance the professional staff, creating a team that works together towards our established vision as well as allow us to extend our valuable community programs otherwise limited by financial resources.
"How can I become a VFHRN Volunteer?"
Volunteers must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a parent if under age 16. We request that our volunteers commit to at least 10 hours per month for a minimum of 6 months.
All volunteers must complete an online volunteer application. You will then be required to attend an orientation before beginning volunteer service.
Orientations are offered each month, and include important information about our organization's programs and services along with a description of each volunteer opportunity as well as a tour of the facility.
There are several volunteer jobs that require additional training sessions.
"What happens after I submit my application?"
After we receive your completed online application you will be required to attend the next available orientation date. Don't forget... all volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (we must also have an online application from the parent or guardian).
All volunteers should be current on tetanus vaccinations and carry health insurance. Please remember that while we take great care to ensure your safety, we are housing animals that are sometimes unpredictable. Good judgment and safe animal handling are a must when volunteering at VFHRN.
"I'm a student in need of service hours for school (or church). Can I do my hours at the VFHRN?"
Unfortunately, due to the vast number of students in need of service hours for school and/or church, we are no longer able to offer student service learning opportunities. However, please check our website for a list of projects and activities that can benefit the animals and earn student hours.
If you have additional questions, please contact Voice For Horses Rescue at voiceforhorses@wmconnect.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers at Voice For Horses Rescue Network are utilized in a variety of ways. We rely on volunteers to help imporve the quality of life for the horses/animals during their stay at our facility. There are many areas in which you can help make a difference... check us out!
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Stall Cleaning Volunteers
Help provide a clean environment for the horses as well as cleaning water buckets and general maintenance of our facility. All volunteers begin service in this area.
Grooming Volunteers
Responsible for grooming the horses, picking out feet, checking horse over for any injuries, cuts bumps and documenting them on the groom chart. making sure each horse assigned to each volunteer is given the appropriate socialization and stimulation. or even holding horses for the farrier
Foster Care Volunteers
Provide care for the horses at their farm for horses/animals who cannot be adopted immediately due to special needs such as illness, injury or just retired horses
Special Events Volunteers
Help out with fundraising efforts and public relations events. Help us raise important funds needed to care for the horse that come to VFHRN for help.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
*Rescue Transports
*Hauling horse to new homes or picking up horses waiting to come to VFHRN
*Grant Writers
*Fundraising
