Volunteer Opportunities | Becoming a Volunteer | Training Dates/Schedule | Volunteer Forms
Volunteer Opportunities
All Volunteers are required to attend a general volunteer orientation/training before becoming an NCEFT volunteer. Horse Leaders and Equine Program volunteers will attend an additional training to familiarize them with NCEFT equine policies
Lesson Volunteer: Volunteers assist by walking next to riders (sidewalking) or leading horses during class. Sidewalkers do not need any experience. They provide physical and emotional support to the rider. Horse Leaders assist in preparing horses for sessions (grooming and tacking), and are responsible for leading horses during class. Horse Leaders need a general knowledge of horses. All Lesson Volunteers should be willing and able to commit to coming the same day and time each week.
Equine Volunteer: Volunteers work directly with barn staff to feed and care for the horses and the barn. Volunteers in the equine program should be willing to commit to a specified, consistent period of time each week and must first attend a general volunteer orientation and training session.
Special Events: Volunteers will serve on event committees and assist with production during the various fundraisers and special events that NCEFT holds each year.
Facility/Grounds: Volunteers help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility, including fencing.
Special Skills: Volunteers who possess skills or professional/technical experience, such as photography, graphic design, computer knowledge, etc., are encouraged to contact us.
No matter what your skills or special talents may be, there’s a place and a need for them at NCEFT. For more information about volunteer opportunities and training sessions, please contact Corie Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at corie@nceft.org. Alternatively, Corie can be reached at 650-851-2271, Ext. 3.
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Becoming a Volunteer
NCEFT Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be able to work with minimal staff supervision
- Recommended minimum age is 14
- Individual must be available a minimum of one hour per week, the same day and time each week to volunteer. New volunteers receive their assignment and schedule following their attendance of a volunteer orientation/training. Volunteer assignments and schedule are based on interest, experience, and availability. First couple of months of volunteering is considered a trail period
- Attending a general orientation/training is required before an
individual can begin volunteering with NCEFT.
- Lesson, Equine and Facilities/Grounds volunteering involves moderate physical activity. Please be sure you are comfortable with the physical aspects of the role you select.
- Fill out Volunteer Application. (If under 18, parents/guardians
must sign where appropriate)
- Because of the nature of the service we provide, NCEFT reserves the right to make the final determination as to the appropriateness of volunteers for our organization.
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Training Dates & Schedule
- The following dates and times are subject to change:
To discuss your interest and sign up for the orientation/training session that works best for you, please contact Corie Thompson, Volunteer Coordinator,, via email at corie@nceft.orgAlternatively, Corie can be reached at 650-851-2271, Ext. 3.
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Volunteer Forms
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