Volunteers

“I think you should volunteer because it gives me a chance to meet new people, help others in need, and learn new things. Volunteering is good for me because it gives me something useful and enjoyable to do with my spare time that also gives me knowledge and experience.” -Cailyn Guidry

Why Become a Volunteer?

1. Impactful Work: As a volunteer at Reins of Hope, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Through the power of equine-assisted activities, you can witness firsthand the positive impact that therapeutic riding can have on physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
2. Personal Growth: Volunteering with Reins of Hope offers valuable opportunities for personal growth and development. You’ll gain new skills, build confidence, and broaden your perspective as you interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
3. Meaningful Connections: Our volunteer community is a supportive and welcoming environment where you can forge meaningful connections with fellow volunteers, riders, and their families. The bonds formed through shared experiences and a common passion for helping others create lasting friendships and a sense of belonging.
4. Flexible Commitment: Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a month, we value your time and commitment. We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your availability, ensuring that volunteering fits seamlessly into your busy life.
5. Training and Support: No prior experience with horses or individuals with disabilities? No problem! We provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a volunteer. Our experienced staff members are always on hand to offer guidance and support every step of the way.

Volunteer Tasks

• Assist with Riding Sessions: Help prepare horses for riding sessions, assist riders during lessons, and provide encouragement and support as they work towards their goals.
• Care for Horses: Participate in the daily care and maintenance of our therapy horses, including grooming, feeding, and turnout.
• Facilitate Activities: Assist with ground-based activities and exercises designed to improve balance, coordination, and confidence in our riders.
• Support Administrative Tasks: Help with administrative tasks such as fundraising, event planning, and outreach efforts to ensure the continued success of our program.

How to Become a Volunteer?

1. 1. Contact Us Please call or email us using the contact information below to let us know you are interested in volunteering and to answer any questions you may have.
      • Jeanne Dennis
        jeanne.dennis@lebocagestables.com
        (337)764-9523
      • Kammi Hunt
        kammi@lebocagestables.com
        (775)560-6524
   2. Complete Applications Print volunteer application/waiver and emergency form to fill out and return via email or directly to the stables. Upon receival of the forms, you will be added to our volunteer database.
      • Click here for Welcome Letter
      • Click here for Qualities of a Volunteer
      • Click here for Volunteer Application/Waiver
      • Click here for Emergency Form
      • Click here for Volunteer Training
   3. The Crew App You will receive a link to The Crew App, which we use for volunteer communication. With the link provided, follow the guided steps to become a volunteer team member.
      Note: Please do not download this app until you receive a link from Reins of Hope.

ROH Member Follow Up After all of the above steps are completed, you should hear from a ROH staff member to discuss the next steps! If it has been 72 hours and you have not heard anything, please reach out to jeanne.dennis@lebocagestables.com or vivian@lebocagestables.com.

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