Volunteers are the "heart" of R.O.C.K.

Fulfilling the mission of R.O.C.K. would be impossible without the commitment and dedication of our volunteers.  

Not only does R.O.C.K. make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families, it also makes a difference in the lives of our volunteers.  While volunteering at R.O.C.K. you’ll learn new skills, meet new people, and experience the incredible feeling that comes from sharing your time and talent with our clients.

Who volunteers at R.O.C.K.?

R.O.C.K. volunteers come in all shapes and sizes.  Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 85 and bring a wide-range of social, professional, equestrian, and academic experiences to our volunteer program.   

Volunteer Opportunities

Download a detailed description of our volunteer opportunities and training sessions (PDF) 

Corporate Volunteerism and Special Interest Groups

Many businesses and special interest groups encourage their employees and members to give back to the community by contributing service hours to local nonprofits and charities.  The flexibility in scheduling and variety of tasks available at R.O.C.K. ensures there is something for everyone.  The real benefit of having your group volunteer at R.O.C.K. comes from the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a genuine difference in our community.

Community Service

Service hours may be earned by performing many different duties at R.O.C.K. Volunteering in therapy sessions requires a high level of responsibility, conduct, and commitment.  Anyone wishing to earn service hours must be scheduled through the volunteer office.  PLEASE NOTE: no service hours are granted for training. 

Service for Academic Credit
Students wishing to earn community service hours for a class must volunteer in a therapy session and commit to volunteer at least one hour per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.

Court Appointed Community Service
People wishing to complete court appointed community service must be pre-approved by the Volunteer Director and a minimum of 12 years of age.  Court-ordered community service workers have the option of assisting with barn and stable work.  There are no evening or Sunday times available for volunteers to earn court appointed community service hours. Community service workers must bring a time sheet from the court.  Parents and guardians are not required to remain on site but MUST be available via phone in case of emergency.  

Volunteering at R.O.C.K. is a rewarding way to get fit

Come walk away your calories while assisting with the therapy of R.O.C.K. clients.

For more information about any of the volunteer opportunities at R.O.C.K., please contact the Volunteer Manager, Francesca Heller at francesca@rockride.org.

You may also check out the Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions page.