Helping Hand Opportunities at Evergreen

At Evergreen, we firmly believe that there are many benefits in working with and around horses.  While these beautiful animals are lovely to ride – there are many activities involved in the care of the horse, as well as the upkeep of the overall facility.  If you are a horse lover – and have some spare time to volunteer – we have many tasks in which you may help.

Help can often be tailored to meet your schedule.  You pick what works for you and most anything will work for us.  Please give Ingrid a call at 832-3738 to discuss any interest you may have in helping us out – and for information on upcoming special event dates where volunteers are required.   For more information of specific events and dates see the Calendar.

Special Event Helpers

During our many shows throughout the summer months – we are always looking for extra hands and feet to help us.   We have many diverse jobs – most which can be easily trained – and which could include

•           Scribing - taking notes for the judge at shows
•           Scoring – tallying up the scores from the tests
•           Administration – gathering entries, checking information
•           Maintenance – setting up for shows, take down after show, & general maintenance help
•           Canteen personnel & help in catering for the Show Committee
•           Fundraising & Advertising

Barn Helpers

If you like to work close to the horses – and don’t mind getting your hands dirty – than we have a fork and shovel with your name on it.  Barn helpers assist in cleaning stalls, watering horses, sweeping, turning out horses (once trained), and more. 

General Handyman & Maintenance Crew

These horses are large animals and are therefore often hard on the facilities and equipment – so that maintenance is never-ending and always on-going.  If you like to swing a hammer, dig some dirt, mow the lawn, cut some wood, drag an arena, dump the trash, fix and build jumps, we could always use the help.

Therapeutic Riding Assistants

Therapeutic Riding offers riding lessons to those individuals that are physically or mentally challenged.  If you are comfortable in leading a horse, and helping with the grooming and tacking of a horse – you could be a great addition to our therapeutic riding program.  For more information with respect to this program please refer to the following links:

•           Therapeutic Riding Overview

Training & information sessions are held for all new volunteers – it’s so easy, fun and rewarding – so please check us out if you’d like to volunteer.