lend a hand

Volunteer application

Volunteers create the safe, supportive environment where young people learn, grow, and thrive. From barn chores to bookkeeping, there's a role for every skill — with or without horse experience. Some positions include interviews, references, background checks, and training.

Applicant information

Name

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Email Address

Address (please include city, state, and zip code)

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Relationship to Emergency Contact

Education & employment

If other, describe your current status(optional)

School/College Name (if applicable)(optional)

Current Grade Level or Year (if applicable)(optional)

Expected Graduation Year(optional)

Employer (if applicable)(optional)

Occupation (if applicable)(optional)

Service hours & internships

Are you volunteering to earn service hours?

YesNo

If yes: Organization Requiring Service Hours(optional)

Number of Hours Needed(optional)

Completion Deadline(optional)

Supervisor Name(optional)

Supervisor Email(optional)

Supervisor Phone(optional)

Volunteer interests

Availability

Preferred Times

MorningAfternoonEvening

Approximate Hours Available Monthly

1-56-1011-2020+

When would you like to begin volunteering?

Horse experience

Please describe your horse experience(optional)

Experience working with youth

Have you previously worked with children?

YesNo

If yes, please explain(optional)

Mentor interest

Interested in one-on-one mentoring? That path has its own application with safety screening — see the mentor application. Answering here just helps us point you the right way.

Are you interested in serving as a mentor?

YesNo

If yes: why would you like to mentor youth?(optional)

What life experiences have shaped who you are today?(optional)

What strengths do you believe you bring to a mentoring relationship?(optional)

Have you previously served as a mentor?

YesNo

If yes, please explain(optional)

Skills & certifications

Please list any licenses, certifications, or special skills(optional)

References

Reference #1 Name

Reference #1 Relationship

Reference #1 Phone Number

Reference #1 Email Address

How long have you known Reference #1?

Reference #2 Name

Reference #2 Relationship

Reference #2 Phone Number

Reference #2 Email Address

How long have you known Reference #2?

Health & physical ability

Volunteer activities may involve walking on uneven ground, standing for extended periods, exposure to dust, hay, and animals, lifting equipment or supplies, and outdoor weather conditions.

Can you safely perform these activities?

YesNo

Background information

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

YesNo

Have you ever been charged with, investigated for, or convicted of a crime involving a child?

YesNo

Are you willing to submit to a background screening if required?

YesNo

Why Saddle Up for Hope?

How did you hear about Saddle Up for Hope?(optional)

Why do you want to volunteer with our organization?(optional)

What do you hope to gain from this experience?(optional)

Agreements & policies

Signature

Electronic Signature (type your full name)

Your electronic signature has the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature (required if applicant is under 18)(optional)

Parent/Guardian Signature Date(optional)

Applicant information

Education & employment

Service hours & internships

Volunteer interests

Availability

Horse experience

Experience working with youth

Mentor interest

Skills & certifications

References

Health & physical ability

Background information

Why Saddle Up for Hope?

Agreements & policies

Signature

Welcome to the herd!