Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteer team is crucial and, without their hard work and dedication, our goals, and the goals of the participants we serve, could not be achieved. Although volunteering in our programs and around our barn are our biggest volunteer needs, we also offer additional volunteer opportunities, please see our list below.
Sidewalkers
Walk and/or lightly jog alongside horses at the instructors' direction to support the participant during mounted activities. You will be trained in the use of various holds to contribute to the safety of the rider.
Leaders
Lead our horses during programming with attention to safety, emergency procedures and leading techniques to support our participants as they grow, learn and develop independence.
Barn Help
Barn volunteers assist the barn staff with chores such as mucking stalls, sweeping the aisle, cleaning and filling water buckets. Weekend volunteers require prior horse experience and will demonstrate a high level of equine competency.
Gala Committee
If you enjoy networking and fundraising, please inquire about joining our Gala Committee for our annual black-tie event, Horsing Around at the Mandarin gala held in November.
Facility Maintenance
We are always looking for people with maintenance skills; Fences need fixing and painting, solar panels and fencing need updating, water spigots need repair, paths need grading and better drainage. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians welcome!
Groom/Wellness Check
Grooms prepare the tack and brush the horse before lessons or therapy sessions to support our instructors & therapists. Wellness checks are used to give our horses extended times of TLC and can include bathing and intensive grooming.
Gardening
Our volunteers assist with keeping our flower and vegetable gardens mulched, weeded and pruned. If you have a green thumb and like working in an inclusive environment, we would love to have your help.
Development, Fundraising,
PR / Marketing
Whatever your skills or passions are, we likely have a need utilizing your experience. Currently we’d love support from individuals with fundraising and donor development expertise.
Volunteer Hall of Fame
BINA Farm Center recognizes the outstanding effort of volunteers who selflessly give of their time and talents to our mission. Individuals who have given at least 200 hours in one calendar year, and have demonstrated unparalleled involvement in the BINA community have their names listed on our Volunteer Hall of Fame plaque in our Community Room.
We Sincerely Thank You!
