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Hello, I am Stephanie Stills, administrative assistant to the Director, Pat Potter. I am also assisting Pat with coordinating the Barn Caretakers who wish to come to Mt. Hope Horse Rescue (MHHR).
Due to the volume of requests to help out, we need you to follow the directions below.
The information we are providing will help you to decide if working for us on a limited basis is what you really want to do.
Please follow these directions completely:
• Attend one of our ORIENTATION classes before starting with us.
• Watch this page for updates and changes.
• If you are wishing to help us, you should watch our website weekly for changes and familiarize yourself with the names of our horses. That is very helpful!
Remember we are a rescue, NOT A RIDING STABLE! We are here for the horses.
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Orientation dates:
Even if you volunteered before, It is mandatory that you come to one of our Orientation Sessions.
For the next available dates of orientation, you are asked to notify Stephanie Stills.
Dates: Every Saturday Morning - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ($1.00 for coffee, donuts or soda)
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Orientation Information:
Please be ready to fill out volunteer forms, waivers, and availability schedules.
We only require that you fill one shift.
If you would like to print out and download the Volunteer Application and Waiver, please click here.
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Commitment:
You must be willing to commit to 3 month commitment.
Lateness is not acceptable! You are expected to be on time. When you are early or late, this causes a disruption for not only the horses but the residents of the farm as well. You will be assigned a partner and you will work with this partner during your shift.
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Community Service:
You must give us 30 days notice. We are not available to fill out papers when you need it filled out because you are in a big hurry. We need to schedule when you can work for us.
This does not apply to those who are already scheduled before today. Remember, poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on our part!
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Field Days and Events:
We will have days where we need people to pick up rocks, clean up the property, paint fences, etc. KEEP watching our NEWS on the website for information to join in.
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Dress Code:
Wear old clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Heavy boots or muck boots are appropriate to be worn as you will be stepping in horse droppings as well as mud. It is not necessary to wear riding boots and/of clothes since there will be special days set up for riding.
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No-Show or Calling out:
We depend on everyone to do their job. Their commitment is to the Organization and it must run smoothly in order that we move ahead.
• If you do not show up and do not call, you will be asked not to come back.
• If you have a valid reason (emergency), please let us know.
• If you are consistently late, then you should consider not volunteering.
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Calling out:
If you need to call out, that's fine but you need to notify your partner and Stephanie Stills 4 hours or more before the start of your shift.
You need to have the phone numbers on hand for your partner, S. Stills, Pat etc so there isn't any excuse for not knowing who to call. If you don’t have this information, let Stephanie know immediately and she will provide it for you.
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Training:
Everyone will be trained for a minimum of 3 shifts.
Long-term commitments only:
We are looking for people who really want to help the horses. There are too many people who come only to fill their own personal requirements. There is too much lateness and no-shows. We can't run an organization well if we don't know who is coming!
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Shifts to be filled:
When you apply for a position, you may have to wait until there is an opening.
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Saturdays:
When 4H comes or Girl Scouts, we need your help!
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Benefits:
Barn Caretakers (BC) will be acknowledged for their commitments.
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We are planning special events just for our BC's including but not limited to riding opportunities, picnics, parties, etc.
If you wish to sign up for Orientation, e-mail Stephanie Stills at stephanies@mthopehorserescue.org or call at 717-826-4934
Do not call, text or email Pat.
Thank you!
Stephanie Stills
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