Volunteer Information

Wear weather appropriate clothing: nothing too baggy, no dangling jewelry, long hair tied back & jackets done up. Don comfortable boots and a mask.

Park in the designated Volunteer Parking Lot which is to the left of our Activity Centre. When you arrive at Hope Haven, take the laneway bordering the paddocks, drive past the parking lot in front of the bank barn and park to the left of a large white building.

1. Each Pod (3-hour block) is made up of 2 lessons so your arrival time as indicated in your POD assignment will ensure the horse(s) required for the first lesson of your Pod will be in the cross ties at least 15 minutes prior to the lesson time.
2. Arriving at the lesson barn: The first step is to look at the large whiteboard situated just before you enter the arena. The instructor will have indicated lesson times, horse to retrieve, and any other special notes. If you are a Leader and once you know which horse to retrieve, you can refer to the Paddock Allocation board to know where your horse is situated on the property, then grab the specific horse's halter before bringing him/her back into the barn/in the cross ties near the grooming kit bearing your horse name which will have been previously positioned by your instructor. Then all roles please follow the lead of the instructor.
3. All tasks and responsibilities are clearly outlined on the Volunteer Check List situated at the entrance into the arena.  This Check List can be easily referred to throughout your time at the barn.

After your lesson please ensure your area is swept, cross ties/grooming kits/halters/brooms, bits and reins etc. are cleaned before departing. All end of Pod tasks are clearly outlined on the Pod Checklist at the entrance to the arena.