Volunteer
The generosity of volunteers allows us to elevate the care of our facility and animals; and implement, create and grow our educational and therapeutic programs.
We welcome individuals and groups who are interested in volunteering weekly/ongoing or one-time!
Please review the guidelines and available opportunities below. We thank you for your patience as we are a small team who wear many “hats”! We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible.
2024 VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS + ORIENTATIONS
Sat February 24 • Sat April 13 • Sat June 22 • Sat Aug 03 • Sat Sept 14
Join us for open volunteer project workdays (no training/orientation needed) and help with projects such as trail cleaning, animal habitat make-overs, creative projects and much more!
On these same days, we will also be holding Volunteer Orientation and Training sessions for all those who wish to join us on a more regular basis assisting with animal care and/or client sessions. An Orientation and Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers who would like to come regularly. {*These will be the only orientation dates offered in 2024.}
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR 2024 VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS + TRAININGS (registration is required)
Volunteer Guidelines
• Volunteers MUST complete an application {links below}
• Volunteers should be at least 13 years of age, unless working with a larger group {scouts, school, etc.}
• Most volunteer opportunities are during normal business hours, Monday through Saturday.
• Volunteering involves physical activity; if you have any concerns or restrictions on the physical activity you are able to do, please contact us. We have a job for everyone!
• Previous experience with animals is not required for all jobs.
• A background check will be conducted on all volunteers, ages 18 and over, if working with clients.
• All barn and facility rules must be adhered to at all times.
Equuvation Inc. {both at Rocky Creek and Cross Creek} and The Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek reserve the right to make the final determination as to the appropriateness of volunteers for our organization.
Volunteer Opportunities:
• Horse Care + Management (mucking stalls, feeding, preparing meals, cleaning barns + tack, etc)
• Other Animal Care (cats, goats, donkeys, hens/ducks - Statesville center only)
• Trail Work (clean-up, blazing, weeding, gardening)
• Building, Repairs + Maintenance (mowing, weed-eating, tractor work, painting, fencing and fence repair, etc)
• Adopt-A-Trail Station – a great option for families/groups! (The Discovery Trail - Statesville center only)
• Working with Clients (session prep, leading, side-walking and more!) [*requires additional training]
• Special Projects (creative projects, building projects, Eagle Scout projects, hay production, etc)
• Educational Projects (donation of time to lead workshops, presentations, clinics, lessons and more)
• Internships [for high school and college students; must complete an application - see link below]