“What we do at TRI transforms lives because of our amazing volunteers. The joy we see in our participants’ faces is eclipsed only by the shared delight we see in the faces of our volunteers. ”
— Tammera Bollman, Executive Director
A white girl, smiling on a horse, in an indoor arena, is petting the horse’s mane. Four other people are around the horse supporting her.

Volunteer Pathway - Grow with Us!

Your volunteer experience at TRI is limitless. Start off as a Lesson Facilitator, and take advantage of our many training opportunities to learn new skills in progressive volunteer roles.

Volunteer Roles

Lesson Facilitator

Help participants with disabilities by either walking with them during mounted lessons or assisting them with unmounted equestrian activities!

Horse Handler

Take training courses and learn how to safely handle horses for participants in both mounted and unmounted lessons.

Grooming and Tack Assistant

Make sure horses are prepared for group lessons and independent and para-dressage riders.

Tack Coordinator

Learn about different types of adaptive equestrian equipment while keeping lessons organized and running smoothly.

Assistant Instructor

Leverage your volunteer experience to assist certified instructors as they deliver safe, fun, and progressive lessons

Instructor-in-Training

If you find you have a passion for adaptive equestrian activities, you can apply to our proven instructor training program designed to prepare you for instructor certification.

A white woman wearing a helmet in a wheelchair grooms the side of a horse. On the other side, a white woman wearing a helmet also grooms the horse. A white woman stands in front of the horse holding a lead rope.

Other Opportunities

Volunteers can lead tours, help with marketing , fundraising , and hosting events as well as the ever-needed stable chores!

Expectations

What you can expect from us:

  • A commitment to safety - through volunteer education and training

  • Clear expectations - you’ll know your volunteer roles and responsibilities

  • Meaningful connections - our participants and volunteers make great teams!

  • Endless opportunities to learn - you’ll discover something new in each lesson

What we expect from you:

  • A regular weekly commitment - just 2-3 hours of your time each week makes our mission possible.

  • A fun and flexible outlook - adaptation is at the center of what we do. Your positive attitude and energy make a supportive environment for all.

Who can volunteer?

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. No prior experience with horses or persons with disabilities is needed. New volunteers must attend an orientation.

Volunteer Commitment

We ask volunteers to commit to a weekly block of time to work consistently with the same riders. Subs can be arranged for planned absences. Semesters are:

  • Spring Semester: February - June

  • Fall Semester: September - December

Multiple Volunteer Shifts Are Available:

  • Monday-Friday afternoons & evenings

  • Saturday mornings

Interested?

  1. Learn more with our Get Started volunteer module

  2. Submit a volunteer application

  3. Attend a Lesson Facilitator Training Session

  4. Get scheduled and join the best volunteer team around!