Needs From: The Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Office Volunteers

Office Volunteers answer phones, greet guests and families, communicate needs, assist the R.O.C.K. staff and help out with numerous office functions. R.O.C.K. has many volunteers who, for a variety of reasons, prefer not to participate in classes or with stable management. These volunteers are just as important to R.O.C.K. in their capacity as office assistants.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Office Volunteers answer phones, greet guests and families, communicate needs, assist the R.O.C.K. staff and help out with numerous office functions. R.O.C.K. has many volunteers who, for a variety of reasons, prefer not to participate in classes or with stable management. These volunteers are just as important to R.O.C.K. in their capacity as office assistants.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Team Leader

Oversees the tack room, grooming area, stalls and horses during sessions. They also supervise the stable hands and horse handlers during grooming and tacking.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Oversees the tack room, grooming area, stalls and horses during sessions. They also supervise the stable hands and horse handlers during grooming and tacking.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Horse Prep

Assists with the preparation of the horses before class.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Assists with the preparation of the horses before class.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Horse Handler

In most cases, the horse handler will remain in control of the horse throughout the session. In some therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider and at the discretion of the instructor, the horse handler may or may not have control over the horse. Regardless, the horse handler remains in constant awareness of the horse’s movement and behavior and is prepared to step in to take control of the horse at all times.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

In most cases, the horse handler will remain in control of the horse throughout the session. In some therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider and at the discretion of the instructor, the horse handler may or may not have control over the horse. Regardless, the horse handler remains in constant awareness of the horse’s movement and behavior and is prepared to step in to take control of the horse at all times.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Side Walkers


In a hippotherapy class, the side walkers aid the therapist in the physical manipulation and support of the rider. These classes tend to be very “hands on”. In a therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider, the side walker provides emotional and motivational support. The ultimate goal of a good side walker is to encourage the rider to stretch, grow and develop to their fullest potential,while providing a safe environment. Side walkers work side-by-sidewith the instructor,never leaving therider’s sidewithout direction from the instructor.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids


In a hippotherapy class, the side walkers aid the therapist in the physical manipulation and support of the rider. These classes tend to be very “hands on”. In a therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider, the side walker provides emotional and motivational support. The ultimate goal of a good side walker is to encourage the rider to stretch, grow and develop to their fullest potential,while providing a safe environment. Side walkers work side-by-sidewith the instructor,never leaving therider’s sidewithout direction from the instructor.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No