Volunteer Application

Name *

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Last

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Text messages ok? *

Yes
No

Email address: *

This will be used to contact you initially. If you do not have an email address, please state the best way to contact you.

Age *

Over 18 (can work on your own)
13 - 17 (adult guardian supervision is required until Pony Tales staff agrees it's not necessary)
9 - 12 (adult guardian supervision required at all times)
Under 9 (Rescue horses in general are not safe for young children and volunteer tasks are often difficult. We plan to offer specific dates and times when young children can help and we can let you know when these opportunities arise)

Birthday (optional)

What tasks are you interested in? *

Barn Chores: This is the bulk of what volunteers spend their time on. You should be able to lift hay bales, full water buckets, shavings bags, and muck buckets; walk distances on a variety of terrains; scrub water tanks; and work in varying types of weather.
Grooming: You will need to be able to catch and lead horses to be groomed from the paddocks under the direction of coordinators and will need to be able to deal with any potential physical and behavioral issues.
Basic Groundwork: This task is limited to volunteers experienced with horse training and rescue horses under the direction of coordinators and trainers.

Do you have any physical limitations: ie allergies, mobility, lifting restrictions, etc. *

Yes
No

If yes, please describe:

What is your previous horse experience and do you have experience with RESCUE horses? *

When/How often would you like to come? *

Mondays between 10am and 1pm
Tuesdays between 8am and 2pm
Wednesdays between 10am and 1pm
Thursdays between 8am and 2pm
Fridays between 8am and 2pm
Saturdays between 10am and 2pm
Other days/times desired so we can consider this in future planning.

These are the standard volunteer days and hours. Most volunteer work takes place in the mornings. Days and times are subject to change based on shelter requirements and volunteer experience/input.

When are you hoping to start? *