Danada Equestrian Center Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Horse-Care ProviderChildhood dreams of horses can come true through your donation of time as a volunteer at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. Anyone 14 or older with a love for horses is welcome to apply. Volunteers are given a chance to care for and learn more about their favorite creatures. They're trained on how to groom, feed, saddle and bridle the horses and how to give these grand animals basic daily care. Volunteers also play a major role in the equestrian center's annual celebration of the horse, the Danada Fall Festival. Let those childhood dreams come true by volunteering at Danada Equestrian Center.
Responsibilities:- Volunteers assist with grooming horses and feeding them.
- Volunteers help muck stalls, clean equipment (saddles, bridles, etc.) and keep the barn, and volunteer lounge and bathroom clean and organized.
- Some volunteers also help with the Introduction to Horsemanship programs, answer questions from visitors and help host special events.
- When needed, volunteers assist with various maintenance tasks such as fence mending, painting and weed pulling.
- Must be at least 14 years of age
- Complete a District volunteer application
- Attend Districtwide volunteer orientation
Application Deadline: November 15, 2008
Commitment: Volunteers must attend an orientation and complete five training sessions dealing with duties of volunteers and safety in the stable before beginning to volunteer. After orientation and training, the volunteer is asked to donate one designated 4-hour shift Sunday through Saturday for at least one calendar year.
Benefits: In addition to Districtwide volunteer benefits, a Danada volunteer receives a 50% discount on lessons, three free trail rides per month (one per weekend), and discounted fees for attendance in clinics and educational seminars for every 88 hours per 6 months accrued. After one year of service in good standing, a horse care volunteer may apply to become a docent (staff assistant & group tour), horsemanship aide, draft horse assistant and/or technical docent.
For more information, call volunteer services at (630) 933-7681 or e-mail volunteer@dupageforest.com.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5000, Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
email: forest@dupageforest.com (630) 933-7200 Fax: (630) 933-7204 TTY: (800) 526-0857