Volunteers
A Team ofVolunteers
Our team of dedicated volunteers, highly trained certified instructors and gentle horses allow us to provide therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving lessons to children and adults with special needs. We are privileged to work with a caring, patient and strong community of people. As a volunteer with River Valley Riders, you are a partner in our mission of creating a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits.
NewVolunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with River Valley Riders! The minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old. All training is provided. Please contact us to receive more information and RSVP for the next hands-on volunteer training session. In preparation, please read the volunteer handbook and watch the training video. Please bring your completed volunteer application paperwork with you to the hands-on volunteer training.
ReturningVolunteers
First, thank you for your passion and dedication to helping our riders! You are very important to their success! We look forward to seeing you again when lessons resume April 20, 2026!
Please follow these steps to be scheduled to volunteer:
Bring your completed paperwork with you on the first night you volunteer.
BackgroundChecks
River Valley Riders’ policy requires that volunteers ages 18 years old and over have a background check. After you are scheduled to volunteer, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to complete the background check. Contact us with additional questions.
