Job Description
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Reports to: Lead Equine
Specialist |
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Who we are looking for: You have a heart for supporting youth
healing and a passion for working with all things equine. You are
self-motivated, don't mind getting your hands dirty, and embrace hard work.
You are reliable and take pride in the satisfaction of a job well done. |
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What will you be doing: ·
Assist in
cleaning and maintaining animal facilities, including stalls, barns, and
arena. ·
Assist in
returning horses to their stalls or pasture. ·
Maintain
clean and usable pastures. ·
Support
outdoor tasks like chopping, raking, and other beautification projects. ·
Aid in
feeding horses, turnouts, and stall management. ·
Assist
with horse care and related tasks.
As
a volunteer, you will enjoy a service opportunity where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we
are all treated with and show Compassion,
where trust guides us to Transparency
and above all, where Joy sustains
us.
What We Offer Back:
Every volunteer plays a crucial role in advancing our mission. You can
proudly share with friends and family that each hour you dedicate with us
helps provide vital services to Idaho’s youth in need. Additionally, you'll
enjoy a discount in our thrift stores and work in a supportive, compassionate
environment where we truly are better together. |
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Why is this job needed/important: The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the
oldest non-profit agencies in Idaho, and our volunteers are integral to
advancing our mission. We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible
programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience. Equine
therapy plays a vital role in this process, offering profound benefits to the
youth we serve. By caring for our horses and supporting their well-being, you
contribute to the success of these transformative programs, helping to create
a positive impact in their lives. |
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Contact: Nate Gilbert, Volunteer Services Manager at
208-972-5373 or volunteers@youthranch.org to become a part of the Youth
Ranch mission |
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Where: Hands of Promise Arena- 28371 El Paso Rd,
Caldwell, ID 83607 (most work is outside, or in the barn/arena area) |
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Availability: ·
Weekly (Monday – Sunday, (9am - 5pm) ·
2–4-hour shifts ·
1-5x a week
(depending on volunteer’s schedule) ·
*Preferred
commitment of 6 months
or more due to training and understanding of routines |
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To volunteer for this opportunity, you will need to
(PLEASE REVIEW REQUIRMENTS): ·
Be at least 18 years old. ·
Submit application. ·
Submit to a general criminal
background check. ·
Complete interview ·
Comply with all Idaho Youth
Ranch Volunteer Policies and Procedures |
Type: Volunteer
About
Idaho Youth Ranch Volunteers
Idaho Youth Ranch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable, at-risk kids transform the pain and despair of childhood trauma into hope for a promising future.
Our Mission:
We unite for Idaho's youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.
Our Values:
RELATIONSHIPS are the foundation.
COMMITMENT to our mission unites us.
GROWTH is always possible.
TRANSPARENCY makes us stronger.
COMPASSION is our lens.
JOY sustains us.