VOLUNTEER AT UNBRIDLED

​​Volunteers are an integral part of the Unbridled Sanctuary team, and vital to our success. Any action you contribute will help to improve the lives of horses and help us to carry out our mission of protecting horses from cruelty, exploitation, and slaughter. We offer a variety of volunteer positions including farm chores, horse care, office tasks, community outreach, event assistance, program management, and visitor tours, giving volunteers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of rescued horses. Volunteers provide hundreds of hours of service each year helping to rescue and rehabilitate horses, educating the community about equine abuse and neglect, maintaining safe stalls, fencing, and grounds, and raising funds to provide for future horses in need. Individuals with an interest in volunteering professional skills such as communications, public relations, landscaping, etc., are much needed and encouraged to apply.

Volunteer service at Unbridled may be used to satisfy volunteer hours to fulfill Student Service Learning and Honor Society requirements for high school graduation, and experience for college credits. We host Community Service Days for businesses, national children’s groups, and schools. We also offer corporate work parties and are available for private group work parties.

Unbridled Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities vary depending on the time of year and the needs of our horses. 
Volunteers will be required to complete an orientation process prior to scheduling their service hours.  

STABLE TEAM
Caring for the needs of 30+ horses is an enormous job, one that UNBRIDLED could not accomplish without the help of the Volunteer Stable Team. Participating in the Stable Team allows volunteers the opportunity to interact directly with UNBRIDLED horses, learning about horse care first-hand and developing horse-handling skills. 

Each day Stable Team Volunteers assist UNBRIDLED with a wide variety of chores, including:

Feeding and Watering Horses - Leading and Grooming Horses
Washing Feed Tubs and Water Buckets - Mucking Stalls, Sweep Aisle Ways - Removing Manure from Paddocks

Waterproofing horse blankets - Laundering and Organizing Blanket storage
 

FARM OPERATIONS TEAM
The Farm Operations Team at UNBRIDLED is essential to help keep UNBRIDLED’s equipment, facilities and grounds operating smoothly.  

Ongoing Farm Operations Team projects:

Painting fencing, barn structures, and run-in sheds - Seasonal weather-proofing - Landscaping, gardening, and mowing
Electrical, plumbing, and fencing repairs - Building construction, repair, maintenance, painting, and roofing
Fencing repair, maintenance, and replacement - Weed whacking under Fences and alongside Barns and Sheds

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Ambassadors
The Ambassadors at UNBRIDLED introduce Unbridled to local businesses and represent UNBRIDLED in the community, and at various events throughout the year including booths at expos, trade shows and other community outreach programs. Ambassadors learn the mission, facts, and stories of The Horses Of Unbridled to be prepared to talk one-on-one with the public about the organization and its programs.

Fundraising & Grants Team
The Fundraising & Grants Team Volunteers at UNBRIDLED assist the Executive Team in identifying and researching grant opportunities,  drafting grant applications and proposals, and implementing fundraising programs. The Fundraising & Grants Team The Grants Team meets once a week.
 
Communications, Marketing, & Public Relations Team
Public Relations and Marketing Team Volunteers assist in advancing the brand and mission of Unbridled.  

The Team assists in sharing the story of UNBRIDLED through a variety of media, including:
Writing content for press releases, newsletters, and blog stories
Photography, videography, and video editing
The C-M-PR Team Volunteers work directly with Susan Kayne, the Founder & President of UNBRIDLED 

    Administrative Programs & Administrative Support Team
The Administrative Support Team is integral to the daily operation of Unbridled. The Team assists with a variety of organizational tasks, including:
Data Entry, Database Maintenance, Filing, Mailings, Donor Relations

All Volunteers are required to fill out an application and be able to commit to a minimum of two hours per week.

Upon acceptance of application by Unbridled and prior to volunteering, the volunteer will need to sign a waiver of liability release, code of ethics policy,

media release, and confidentiality agreement.

 All applicants should be committed to Unbridled’s mission and vision. All positions have a minimum age requirement of 16 unless otherwise arranged and approved in advance. Phone or in-person interviews may be required for some positions. All volunteer shifts in-person at the Sanctuary must be confirmed in advance by Unbridled staff.

Depending on position or interests, applications may take a few weeks to process and volunteer opportunities are filled on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. For most opportunities, you can complete our basic volunteer application.

Please feel free to contact Susan.Kayne@UnbridledHorses.ORG with questions or for additional information.​