Volunteering at Circle F
Volunteers, all horse lovers, are at the heart of the program. You will find great satisfaction in caring for the horses and you will enjoy the comradeship of working with your team.
Tasks that are assigned to cover each shift include:
Feeding Grooming Injury care and rehabilitation Handling of the horses Ground work such as exercising, lunging and working under saddle Cleaning the facilities Facility management Care of tools and equipment Organizational and administrative detail
	Requirements of a Volunteer Basic experience in working with horses. At ease and relaxed with horses. Self motivated, committed and reliable. Able to commit to a two hour shift once a week for a minimum of six months. Some exceptions are made during the summer months. Minors will be required to be assigned with a parent or other adult. Willingness to be part of a team and follow guidelines.
Steps in Becoming a Volunteer Review all the information on the website to get a basic understanding of Circle F. Give special attention to the Volunteer Orientation information. Through info@circlef.ca enquire about a possible shift opening. Include basic information about yourself and your experience. Indicate which morning or evening shifts you might be available. You will receive a response indicating whether there is an opening or not, and if so, you will be invited to come for a half hour onsite visit for a basic orientation. If all seems in order you will be asked to fill out the Volunteer Application and Membership Form. You will then be assigned to one of the shifts and introduced to the team members. Once assigned, the team will give you hands on orientation. You are responsible for each other. Should you not be able to attend a shift you will communicate this with the team members. As you become comfortable with your assignment you may wish to become involved with the exercising , ground work and training of the horses. If so, you will be referred to the conditioning team leader who will make assessment and orientation arrangements with you.