VOLUNTEERS HELP MAKE OUR PROGRAM A SUCCESS!!
Click here for a volunteer info poster to post at your school, office or social media.
Returning Volunteers: You will be notified about volunteer needs through the group email system. Instructions for filling out forms will be provided by email as well.
New volunteers: Please call 716-655-1335 or email volunteerltrc@gmail.com for info about new volunteer orientation dates.
New Volunteer Orientations are held several times throughout the season. All new volunteers must attend a New Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering in a session. No experience necessary. Must be 14 years or older to volunteer.
Application Process
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Contact volunteer.ltrc@gmail.com or call 716-655-1335. Minimum age is 14 years old.
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New volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation.
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If a volunteer is inactive for one year, their paperwork is removed from our files. If you wish to return to volunteering, you will be asked to attend a volunteer orientation again.
LTRC is always seeking volunteers!
We are always looking for new volunteers to add to our tremendous family of helpers! If you are age 14 or older, interested in horses and helping people, we're a great fit!
Horse leaders are responsible for the horse, tacking up and leading the horse and rider around the ring. Sidewalkers walk next to the rider during the lesson, providing support as needed.
Lessons are offered Monday-Thursday and Saturdays at various times throughout the day and evening. We ask volunteers to commit to a weekly schedule for a 4 or 6 week period. All new volunteers are required to attend orientation and training.
Please call 716-655-1335 or email for more information today!
Volunteer Qualifications
Leader Qualifications:
Leaders are responsible for the horse during lessons, leading the horse and rider around the arena.
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Attend a mandatory orientation session and leader training
- Demonstrate adequate horse experience and competency in horse knowledge, care and handling
- Complete at least one session of sidewalking
- Able to walk for at least an hour, with occasional jogging
- Able to follow instruction and work well as a member of a team
- Able to reliably commit to scheduled day/time
Sidewalker Qualifications:
Sidewalkers work with the rider during the lesson, providing support as needed.
- Must be at least 14 years old
- Attend a mandatory orientation session
- Able to support a rider's weight, on the horse, at volunteer's shoulder height or above
- Able to walk for at least an hour, with occasional jogging
- Able to follow instruction and work well as a member of a team
- Able to reliably commit to scheduled day/time
Leader Training
Current leaders who would like a refresher course OR sidewalkers who have volunteered for at least one session are eligible for leader training. Leader training is scheduled based on interest. Please email volunteerltrc@gmail.com or call 655-1335 for more information.