VOLUNTEER

HorseSisters Is An All Volunteer 501 (c)(3) 

Non-profit Agency Serving Florida Since 1998

Need Community Service Hours?

 

 Bright Future Hours Given

 

  Non violent court ordered citizens welcome


We welcome any talents and gifts of self you bring us!   If you need community service hours for school, church or work, let us know, we are happy to accommodate you.

HORSESISTERS WORK DAYS

 

Wear your work clothes and bring your tools as we always need help with many projects.  We always have electric fencing to repair, shelter boards to mend and mowing and fence line trimming.  You can volunteer for fundraisers.  We need YOU to help us raise funds and supplies for our riders and rescued horses.

Please can you help? 

Do you know someone who can  help?

Outdoor projects include:

  • Putting sides and seats in our newest hay wagon and rebuilding the red one
  • Restoring a few antique carriages
  • Designing the living quarters for our horse trailer
  • Pasture maintenance (toxic weeds)
  • Mowing and fence line clearing
  • Horse grooming
  • Assist at horse shows & events

If you don't care to work outside, there are endless indoor jobs we would like help with:

  • Photography / Video
  • Recruit And Coordinate Our Volunteers
  • Fund Raising
  • Public Relations
  • Plan Future Events
  • Budget And Finance

Volunteer Orientation                   

  

  

 

  

 


Want to learn how to care for a horse, or help a disabled rider feel the freedom a horse can bring? Come to our volunteer orientation and sign up to help right then.  The Common Sense Ranch is in Mims at 2714 Cuyler Street.  You can't miss the horses in the pastures there. Pick the day and time you want to help!    Call our office and we will give you all your information you might need!!!

 

Beach Bash With Horses

 

 

  


Follow us to the best secluded beach you could ever take horses on the Atlantic...join us as we thank our volunteers & bring at least 6 of our personal horses, maybe Nick the Clydesdale, Thunder the Percheron & Raven, our PMU rescue Percheron, for a day of training at the beach. 

Canaveral National Sea Shore allows horses on the beach from November through April.  Horses are NOT permitted during turtle season, and Playalinda Beach is closed for 24 hours before and after any launch activity. 

HorseSisters can take you to the beach 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week, as we have a secret place to ride at Flagler Beach, above Daytona...

Pack a Lunch and bring your shorts...there are all the facilities you need, even a outdoor shower!  We walk the horses and you can watch us go right into the water to train our personal horses. Some of them are still getting used to the ocean. Sound like fun? Call 321 385-0216 to join us.  We even invite you to bring your own horses!

 

                           

 

HorseSisters & Associates, Inc.
HorseSisters Equine Assisted Therapy (HEAT)

Volunteer Characteristics & Requirements

 

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Characteristics

Reliability: Attendance on your assigned date is essential to the smooth operation of our programs.  If for some reason you cannot attend at your regularly scheduled time, call as soon as possible.  Our riders count on you to be there.

Punctuality: Be on time, in fact, come 10 minutes early.  Late arrivals can be very frustrating for everyone.

Sensible and Comfortable Clothing: Socially acceptable personal hygiene and dress is expected at all functions.  Sensible, sturdy shoes/boots you can walk in are required, NO OPEN TOES allowed.  Mo spandex or tank tops, or exposed midriffs.  Jewelry should not dangle or be hazardous.

Patience: Endless patience is required to adjust to the often-slow movement and progress of our riders.  Be a positive role model, set a shining example at all times.  Riders, other volunteers, support staff and the animals are to be treated with respect at all times.

Empathetic:  Avoid pity and false sentimentality.  Freely express your caring and understanding in an appropriate manner.

Relaxed:  Stay cool, calm, and collected.  Try and be in control of yourself and show good sportsmanship.  An anxious volunteer can make a nervous horse and rider.

Horse Knowledge:  Knowledge of horses is an advantage.  However, a willingness to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills is encouraged and recognized.  If you don't know, ask!

Physical Fitness:  Be prepared for a lot of walking in the hot sun.  Tell the staff if anything has changed for you or if you are taking any medications.  Bring a water bottle.

Alertness & Anticipation:  Despite an outward appearance of relaxation and calmness, always be ready for the unexpected.

Requirements

Children must be 12 years old and complete the required training to work with riders or drivers.

Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult unless approved first.

All volunteer paperwork MUST be on file before working with others, no exceptions.

Background checks MAY be performed for all volunteers.

No smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages around the riders at any time.

Foul or crude language or racist attitudes around the riders will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Volunteers are NOT to adjust any equipment on the horse.  See a horse handler immediately if something is troubling the horse or you.

All volunteers desiring to exercise the horse will be required to pass a riding demonstration.

NO TREATS TO BE GIVEN TO THE HORSES AT ANY TIME DURING A SESSION!!

Please contact Clairese to Volunteer 

321.385.0216

 Come have fun!

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Click HERE to download the Volunteer Application

 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of HorseSisters Equine Assisted Therapy – H.E.A.T. Please fax 321.383.1397 or mail (the mailing address on the top of each page) these forms to us as soon as they are completed. You will receive an email or phone call confirming you have been accepted and given the date and time for our next orientation.

 

 

First and foremost, HorseSisters & Associates, Inc., respects your right to privacy. HorseSisters will never sell any of the personally identifiable information we collect --your name, e-mail address, preferences, or any other personally identifiable information--to any third party, ever, without your consent or court order. Though we make every effort to preserve your privacy we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site. HorseSisters also provides you with the ability to donate money online thru the safe and secure Google or PayPal company for any donations or purchases.