Becoming a Volunteer

To Become a High Hopes Volunteer:

1. Volunteers must be able to work independently with minimal staff supervision.
2. The recommended minimum age for volunteers is 14.
3. Please complete your Volunteer Registration & Release Form (volunteers under the age of 18 years must have paperwork signed by a parent or guardian to participate in training and volunteering) and return it to High Hopes.
4. Individuals should be available a minimum of 1-1/2 hours per week, the same day and time each week, to volunteer. New volunteers receive their assignment and schedule following their attendance in a volunteer orientation and training session. Volunteer assignments and schedules are based on interest, experience and availability. The first semester of volunteering is considered a trial period.
5. All volunteer opportunities, including the Equine Program, Office, or Facility also require attending a general volunteer orientation and training session.
6. Volunteering in the Equine Program, Lesson Program and/or Facility involves moderate physical activity. Please be sure you are comfortable with the physical aspects of the role you select.
7. Because of the nature of the services we provide, High Hopes reserves the right to make the final determination as to the appropriateness of volunteers for our organization.

The following dates and times are subject to change.  Registration is required.

• Tues. April 23th(4:00 - 6:30pm) Sidewalker Level 1
• Wed. May 29th (5:30 - 7:00pm) General Orientation
• Wed. June 12th (4:00 - 6:30pm) Sidewalker Level 1
• Sat. June 15th (1:00 - 5:00pm) Summer Camp combined General Orientation and Sidewalker Level 1
• Tues. June 18th (3:30 - 7:00pm) Summer Camp combined General Orientation and Sidewalker Level 1 and (3:30 - 5:30pm Horse Handler Level 1
• Wed. July 31st (5:30 - 7:00pm) General Orientation

Questions?  Please contact Courtney Bernard, Volunteer Coordinator, at 860-434-1974, Ext. 121 or email cbernard@highhopestr.org .