Volunteer News

Chandra Simms, R.O.C.K. Volunteer Director

Riding Lessons

Eligible R.O.C.K. volunteers are invited to take riding lessons at R.O.C.K. in August. Volunteers are eligible for lessons if they (1) serve a minimum of five hours per week as a Side Walker or Horse Handler, (2) are Horse Handler 203 trained, and (3) are able to commit to attend at least three lessons. If you are interested in participating, please contact Chandra or Holly.

Manage Your Schedule Online!

Did you know that volunteers can create and manage their own schedule online?

Simply visit the R.O.C.K. website at www.rockride.org
Click the Volunteers tab
Log in using your username and password. If you do not have a username and password you can create one by registering as a new user and filling out the online Volunteer Application.
Click on Event Sign-up and choose the volunteer session that fits your schedule.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Holly, holly@rockride.org or Chandra, chandra@rockride.org

Reminder: 24 Hour Notice Requested for Volunteer Absence

Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify R.O.C.K. at least 24 hours in advance if you will be absent. There are three methods of notification:
1) Make a notation in the Volunteer Calendar well in advance of the day you will be absent.
2) Call the R.O.C.K. office at (512) 930-7625 and leave a message for Holly, ext. 307.
3) Email Holly or Chandra regarding your upcoming absence.

If it is less than 24 hours before your scheduled shift, and you have not notified Holly, please call Chandra at (512) 930-7625 or (940) 453-3502.

Applauds and Accolades

100+ Hours

Congratulations to these fantastic volunteers who have given 100 hours of their time to R.O.C.K.: Alexa Johnson, Allison Edwards, Angel Hererra, Ariah Finch, Arlena Wu, Diane Shapiro, Fran Carlquist, Holly Heller, Janis Keene, Jessica Taylor, and Liz Ahern.

1,000+ Hours

Please join R.O.C.K. in showing our appreciation to Cheryl Helson and Nick D’Andrea! These amazing volunteers have each donated over 1,000 hours of their time to R.O.C.K.