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Volunteer Information

For individuals with special needs, equine-assisted activities have been shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development, as well as emotional well-being. And it's fun!

We have many volunteer "jobs" for those who have time and talents to lend a hand. We are here to answer any questions you may have and would gladly talk to you about volunteering. You can reach us by calling our office at (309) 699-3710 or by e-mailing us at cirt@cirt.info.

 
Volunteer Positions
Position Commitment Qualifications Explanations
** Especially needed at this time

Side Walker
*14 and Up
**

1 eve per week
  1. Be able to walk 60 minutes
  2. Be able to jog short distances
  3. Be able to hold arm above sholder height height and support modest weight
  4. Do not have a fear of horses
Walk beside horse and support student as needed. No horse experience necessary.
Horse Leader
*14 and Up
1 eve per week
  1. Be able to walk 60 minutes
  2. Be able to jog short distances
  3. Some horse experience required
Lead horse and keep him under control at all times.
Instructor's Aide 1 eve per week
  1. Enjoy working with children
  2. Patience

Assist instructor. Prepare games, equipment and horses for classes. Work with new volunteers.
Barn Assistant
**
1 day or eve per week / 2-3 hrs.
  1. Handle horses
  2. Physical Activity - scoop manure, scrub
Help to clean stalls, barn and tack, turn out horses, clean feeders, salt holders, and waters.
Office Cleaning
**
Anytime
  1. Need to be trustworthy and meticulous
Office, kitchen area, restrooms, fountain need regular cleaning.
Aide to Parent Rep As Needed
  1. Be able to communicate clearly
Make telephone calls to parents of students informing them of upcoming events and needs.
Aide to Coordinator As Needed
  1. Be able to communicate clearly

Make telephone calls to volunteers informing them of anthing the Volunteer Coordinator deems necessary.

Newsletter Worker
**
As Needed
  1. None needed
Stuffing inserts, folding and stapling newsletters, stamping envelopes and labeling. Bundle for Mailing.
Bakers Anytime
  1. Be able tobake wonderful goodies
Donate baked goods for fundraisers, show concessions, training workshops, for the office etc.
Artist Anytime
  1. Artistic Ability. Freehand or computer generated.
Contribute graphic design as needed for event programs, posters, posters, flyers, newsletters, decorations, T-shirts, etc.
Office Worker Anytime
  1. Excellent telephone skills and take clear messages.
  2. Be available to help with special projects.
  3. Filing, computer and other office skills as directed.
Help with mailings, fundraisers, displays, shows, trophies, and daily paperwork /duties as needed.
CIRT Show Worker CIRT Show in May
  1. Write or print neatly
  2. Patience
Help take entries at our Annual Show, collecting money, making change, filling out entry sheets, class sheets, help with gate, pass, out awards.
Show Prep. Helper All Shows
  1. Availability before, during and after shows.
Help clean tack and horses, groom, bathe and general help.

Event Worker
**

 

  1. Cirt Show in May
  2. Ride-A-Thon
  3. Tri-Co. 4-H Show/Eureka
  4. Polo March in September
  5. Various Events
  1. Legible writing
  2. Organizational skills
  3. Availability at events
Price items, food for sale, make signs. Help set up and tear down concession stand stand, displays. Serve food, collect money, ctaff the stand. Pack and haul items to and from the event , which may include shows, tack sales, silent, silent auction, raffles, presentaions, etc.
Updated December 13, 2007

 

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