A Program Volunteer must be at least 14 years old and is required to attend a training class before volunteering for lessons. Training classes generally take place once a month beginning in March and continuing until the end of October, see our Application here!. There is a $30 Registration Fee which includes the cost of the training and provides the volunteer with a SHAR Volunteer T-Shirt. Lessons take place every other week. A calendar of lesson dates and times is always available on our volunteer app.
Program Volunteers "jobs" can include but are not limited to:
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SIDE WALKERS – FRIENDLY, HORSE LOVING PEOPLE WHO WALK NEXT TO THE RIDER
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HORSE LEADER – THE LEADER GUIDES THE HORSE AND RIDER DURING LESSONS
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GROOMERS – BRUSH, COMB, CUDDLE, SADDLE AND SNUGGLE A HORSE. PREPARE HORSE FOR LESSONS.
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BARN HELPERS- SWEEP, SCRUB BUCKETS, HELP FEED AND HAY, DUST, CLEAN/TIDY
A Program Volunteer is able to volunteer for Assisted Lessons, Beginner Lessons, Camps, Transitional Lessons and all events for SHAR. If for any reason a volunteer is unable to pay the Registration Fee, please inform a staff member and accommodation will be made.
Riding Incentive:
All Program Volunteers are eligible for a discounted riding lesson at SHAR. Volunteers must accumulate 40 hours of volunteering prior to lesson. Lessons are available at the instructors rate, between $10-14, there is no charge for facility or horse. There is a 200 lb. weight limit for all riders at SHAR. Lessons can be arranged by directly contacting the Instructor of choice or through the Program Director or Volunteer Coordinator.
All volunteers 18 years of age or older are required to submit a copy of the PA Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Check at time of training.
By responding to this posting, I understand and agree that I represent Alvernia University at both on and off campus locations. I agree to behave appropriately and act in accordance with Alvernia University’s Student Code of Citizenship. While serving offsite, I must abide by the organization’s rules and regulations. Students who do not abide by this understanding may be referred to Community Standards for further assessment of actions.
