Danada Equestrian Center
Danada's professional staff is assisted by volunteers who care for the center's popular residents and teach daily horse-care and feeding routines through lectures and demonstrations.
Docent | Horse-Care Provider| Office Support
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | None |
Commitment | 4 hours per week |
Description
Volunteering as a Docent involves talking with the public about Danada Equestrian Center. Docents respond to questions and requests for information from the public.
Basic Responsibilities*
Greet and assist facility visitors and staff.Take phone messages.
Answer questions from facility visitors.
Provide tours to facility visitors.
Clean, re-hang and update educational display kits.
- Maintain the appearance of the Volunteer Lounge and Trailer. Clean the Volunteer Lounge and Trailer bathroom. Vacuum the Volunteer Lounge and Trailer.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
- Volunteer Horse-care Provider for one year, or equivalent training through Danada.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age
Requirement | 14 years and older |
Application
Required | Yes |
Deadline | October 15 |
Commitment | One year with one designated 4-hour shift per week |
Description
Horse-care providers have a great opportunity to care for and learn more about their favorite creatures while they volunteer. They also play a major role in the equestrian center’s annual celebration of the horse, the Danada Fall Festival.
Basic Responsibilities*
- Assist with grooming and feeding the horses.
- Muck stalls, clean equipment, and keep the barn, volunteer lounge and bathroom clean and organized.
- Possibly help with “Introduction to Horsemanship” programs, answer questions from visitors, and help host special events.
- Assist, when needed, with maintenance, such as mending fences, painting, and pulling weeds.
Additional Requirements
- Complete a District volunteer application.
- Attend a mandatory orientation, and complete 16 hours of training, which covers related responsibilities and safety in the stable.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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Age Requirement | 18 years and older |
Application Required | Yes |
Deadline | None |
Commitment | 4 hours per week |
Description
Volunteering Office Support involves responding to questions and requests for information at the Danada Equestrian Center's Office.
Basic Responsibilities*
Greet and assist facility visitors and staff. Take phone messages. Answer questions from facility visitors.
Utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet software packages for a variety of projects. Operate a variety of office equipment.
Maintain calendars. Assist with special events.
Additional Requirements
- Complete the District volunteer application process.
- Volunteer Horse-care Provider for one year, or equivalent training through Danada.
For More Information
*For a complete Volunteer Position Description or to answer additional questions call Volunteer Services at (630) 933-7681, or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
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