Horses require constant care and attention and we are always in need of dedicated and qualified volunteers. Volunteers provide a foundation for our sanctuary and without them, we wouldn't be where we are today. We value your time and appreciate your interest in choosing to volunteer with Noble. As a volunteer at Noble Horse Sanctuary, you can expect to assist with daily cleaning, feeding, grooming, hand walking and turn out.
Volunteer Requirements & Guidelines
- First time volunteers will need to schedule an appointment with the Barn Manager for their first visit.
- We ask that all volunteers be at least 21 years old.
- Recommended attire includes proper footwear and long pants. Proper footwear is considered a pair of shoes with good tread, strong toe protection, waterproof (in winter) and mud proof.
- No running, yelling, teasing, or entering corrals or pastures without permission.
- Upon arriving at the Sanctuary, you will need to fill out a Volunteer Waiver. A copy of the waiver can be downloaded here.
- Previous horse experience is great, but not a requirement.
Volunteer Policies
Services at the discretion of Noble Horse Sanctuary
Noble Sanctuary accepts the service of volunteers ages 21 and above with the under- standing that such service is at the sole discretion of the sanctuary. Volunteers agree that at any time, for whatever reason, we may terminate the volunteer/s relationship with the sanctuary. Noble Sanctuary may also make changes in the nature of volunteer assignments as we see fit. A volunteer may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to sever the volunteer relationship with the organization. Notice of such a decision should be communicated as soon as possible to the volunteer coordinator.
Confidentiality
Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information to which they are exposed while serving as a volun- teer, whether this information involves a single volunteer, coordinator of the sanctuary, or other person or involves the overall business of Noble Horse Sanctuary.
Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Gross misconduct or insubordination
- Being under the influence of illegal drugs
- Theft of property or misuse of organization equipment or materials
- Abuse or mistreatment of other persons involved with Noble Horse Sanctuary
- Failure to abide by Noble Horse Sanctuary policies and procedures
- Failure to meet physical or mental standards of performance
- Failure to satisfactorily perform assigned duties
- Teasing, chasing, physically or verbally abusing an animal