Volunteering – Horses Make Miracles

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Horses Make Miracles has openings for volunteers in many areas and would love to hear from you and discuss your opportunities. Our volunteers come from surrounding areas in Boulder, Weld, Adams, Broomfield and Jefferson Counties and help out in many diversified capacities.
Volunteers represent the back bone of the Horses Make Miracles programs and are the reasons for our growth and success!

No experience is necessary – we will provide complete training. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older and willing to commit to at least two hours per week during the same time frame.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Programs:

Volunteer Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting participants during classes. In many cases, an extra set of eyes is needed for safety during group sessions.
The Horse Handler (horse leader) is in charge of the horse being used in the therapy lesson and is aware of the needs of the rider, therapist or instructor and of any potential hazard in or around the arena. The horse leader keeps the horse moving at the pace and in the direction outlined by the instructor’s lesson plans.
The Side-Walker assists the rider alongside the horse encouraging directions from the instructor, ensuring the rider’s balance, promoting safety and helping to complete tasks and activities for the client’s particular lesson plan.

Facilities:

Horses Make Miracles Facilities staff members volunteer during a specific shift on a weekly basis (1-2 hours) taking responsibility for the care and feeding of our beloved herd of therapy horses. This creates a wonderful opportunity to learn barn management skills, bond with the horses (they LOVE the folks who feed them) and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Linda possesses a wealth of knowledge about “horses as healers” which she has learned through decades of teaching to countless riders with various disabilities. As her Intern, she taught me exceptional teaching techniques, and gave me the moral support and confidence I needed to become a certified instructor.”

I've been volunteering with Linda’s programs since around 2008. I've volunteered in many capacities throughout the years and still do. I have loved every bit of it, Linda and her horses are a joy to work with! Horses (and Linda, too) are truly gifts from God's hands towards healing in our own lives. Thank you; Linda and Horses Makes Miracles, and Susan and Jackie too! It's a blessing to know such wonderful people that are making a difference.

Great place, Great people! I love volunteering here and just hanging out with the horses... Linda truly is making a difference here!

“I will always be grateful for all Linda's help mentoring and getting me started and finding me my first therapy horse; Sundae. When I went for my PATH Riding Instructor certification in Lime, CT the PATH representatives were very impressed how I handled mounting and dismounting from the ramp. They couldn’t believe how I never lost physical contact with the riders. They asked where I had learned my techniques – I was quick to answer Linda Raulino; my friend and mentor.”

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Special Projects and events
Fundraising
Public Relations / Community Outreach
Corporate Sponsorships
Accounting / Bookkeeping
Volunteer Coordinator
Website Maintenance
Office Work
Marketing
Grant Writing
Photography / Video
Grounds Keeping

Please contact Horses Make Miracles for any additional information about volunteering or to set up an appointment for a tour, an orientation of our facility and initial interview.