Service Opportunities From: Alvernia University

Volunteer: Program Volunteer

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:

SIDE WALKERS – FRIENDLY, HORSE LOVING PEOPLE WHO WALK NEXT TO THE RIDER

HORSE LEADER – THE LEADER GUIDES THE HORSE AND RIDER DURING LESSONS

GROOMERS – BRUSH, COMB, CUDDLE, SADDLE AND SNUGGLE A HORSE. PREPARE HORSE FOR LESSONS.

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.  

 

Organization: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding

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:

SIDE WALKERS – FRIENDLY, HORSE LOVING PEOPLE WHO WALK NEXT TO THE RIDER

HORSE LEADER – THE LEADER GUIDES THE HORSE AND RIDER DURING LESSONS

GROOMERS – BRUSH, COMB, CUDDLE, SADDLE AND SNUGGLE A HORSE. PREPARE HORSE FOR LESSONS.

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.  

 

Organization: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19508

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Non-Program Volunteer

A Non-Program Volunteer is a volunteer who is interested in farm work, barn and stable maintenance, landscaping, gardening, and fundraising events.  (There is no age requirement for Non-Program Volunteers, however children under 14 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) SHAR is a 90 acre farm with, at times 24 horses to take care of. There are many daily chores such as stall cleaning, paper shredding and manure pick up that require help. Throughout the year there are always fences to be repaired, tree pruning and wood cutting to be done. A Registration Form is to be completed before volunteering can begin; however, there is no registration fee for Non-Program Volunteers.

Individuals seeking community service hours for graduation are welcome to contact us for volunteering. Court appointed community service hours can only be fulfilled through Non-Program Volunteering

Who can help?

INDIVIDUALS WITH A MATURE, CONFIDENT AND FRIENDLY PERSONALITY.

IF UNDER THE AGE OF 14, AN ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY.

COMMUNITY GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND SCHOOL CLUBS

COURT APPOINTED INDIVIDUALS

Non Program Volunteer "jobs" can include but are not limited to:

BEHIND THE SCENES HELPERS – FUNDRAISING, SPECIAL EVENTS

DONATE THERAPY SERVICES

GARDENERS

MANURE MAINTENANCE- CLEAN STALLS, REMOVE MANURE FROM PADDOCKS

BARN MAINTENANCE- THESE ARE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO PUSH UP THEIR SLEEVES, GET DIRTY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

PAINTING

ELECTRICAL WORK

MECHANICAL WORK

Make volunteering a part of your life, with donating as little as 3 hours of your time!

 

 

 

 

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.  

 

Organization: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding

A Non-Program Volunteer is a volunteer who is interested in farm work, barn and stable maintenance, landscaping, gardening, and fundraising events.  (There is no age requirement for Non-Program Volunteers, however children under 14 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) SHAR is a 90 acre farm with, at times 24 horses to take care of. There are many daily chores such as stall cleaning, paper shredding and manure pick up that require help. Throughout the year there are always fences to be repaired, tree pruning and wood cutting to be done. A Registration Form is to be completed before volunteering can begin; however, there is no registration fee for Non-Program Volunteers.

Individuals seeking community service hours for graduation are welcome to contact us for volunteering. Court appointed community service hours can only be fulfilled through Non-Program Volunteering

Who can help?

INDIVIDUALS WITH A MATURE, CONFIDENT AND FRIENDLY PERSONALITY.

IF UNDER THE AGE OF 14, AN ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY.

COMMUNITY GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND SCHOOL CLUBS

COURT APPOINTED INDIVIDUALS

Non Program Volunteer "jobs" can include but are not limited to:

BEHIND THE SCENES HELPERS – FUNDRAISING, SPECIAL EVENTS

DONATE THERAPY SERVICES

GARDENERS

MANURE MAINTENANCE- CLEAN STALLS, REMOVE MANURE FROM PADDOCKS

BARN MAINTENANCE- THESE ARE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO PUSH UP THEIR SLEEVES, GET DIRTY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

PAINTING

ELECTRICAL WORK

MECHANICAL WORK

Make volunteering a part of your life, with donating as little as 3 hours of your time!

 

 

 

 

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.  

 

Organization: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding

Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 19508

Allow Groups: Yes