Project R.I.D.E. Inc.'s Volunteer Policies
Volunteer Information/Requirements:
Physical Ability
An important factor to consider when volunteering in our classes is the ability to walk for 30–60 minutes at a time, with minimal occasional fast walking while a horse is trotting during some lessons. Provisions can be made for individuals who can walk throughout the lesson but cannot run.
An important factor to consider when volunteering in our classes is the ability to walk for 30–60 minutes at a time, with minimal occasional fast walking while a horse is trotting during some lessons. Provisions can be made for individuals who can walk throughout the lesson but cannot run.
Our environment includes exposure to dust, hay, pollen, animals, and other potential allergens, and these should be expected. All volunteers with any health considerations should discuss this activity with their doctor before becoming volunteers.
Dress Code
Volunteers must absolutely wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes or boots that provide foot protection and sure footing. Long pants and short or long-sleeved shirts are considered safest attire for this job. For everyone’s safety and comfort, and to maintain a professional environment, volunteers are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing, sagging or extremely loose-fitting clothing, dangling jewelry, and perfume. Cell phones and other personal electronics are not permitted and should be left in your vehicle or stored in a locker and turned off. During the cooler months, dressing in layers may be beneficial. At staff’s discretion, we may ask you to change clothing or dismiss you from service if you are in violation of our dress code. Volunteers must wear their name badges while here at all times.
Volunteers must absolutely wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes or boots that provide foot protection and sure footing. Long pants and short or long-sleeved shirts are considered safest attire for this job. For everyone’s safety and comfort, and to maintain a professional environment, volunteers are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing, sagging or extremely loose-fitting clothing, dangling jewelry, and perfume. Cell phones and other personal electronics are not permitted and should be left in your vehicle or stored in a locker and turned off. During the cooler months, dressing in layers may be beneficial. At staff’s discretion, we may ask you to change clothing or dismiss you from service if you are in violation of our dress code. Volunteers must wear their name badges while here at all times.
Minimum Age Requirements
All volunteers assisting with lessons in our arena must be at least 14 years of age. Staff will determine the appropriate duties for all volunteers, taking into account each individual's preferences/abilities.
All volunteers assisting with lessons in our arena must be at least 14 years of age. Staff will determine the appropriate duties for all volunteers, taking into account each individual's preferences/abilities.
Injuries
Any volunteer who sustains even the slightest injury while at Project R.I.D.E., Inc. is REQUIRED to report the injury to any program staff member at the time of the injury. If you do not report it immediately, you are putting yourself and the program's safety and integrity at risk.
Any volunteer who sustains even the slightest injury while at Project R.I.D.E., Inc. is REQUIRED to report the injury to any program staff member at the time of the injury. If you do not report it immediately, you are putting yourself and the program's safety and integrity at risk.
Code of Conduct
Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and show courtesy and respect to fellow volunteers, our staff, and students. Harassment of any sort will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior or language is grounds for dismissal. Smoking, vaping, dipping, or any form of tobacco or drug is not allowed anywhere on our premises. We greatly appreciate your early arrival, which allows us to conduct lessons on time. Leaders are expected to be present 30 minutes prior to the first lesson of their shift.
Volunteers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and show courtesy and respect to fellow volunteers, our staff, and students. Harassment of any sort will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior or language is grounds for dismissal. Smoking, vaping, dipping, or any form of tobacco or drug is not allowed anywhere on our premises. We greatly appreciate your early arrival, which allows us to conduct lessons on time. Leaders are expected to be present 30 minutes prior to the first lesson of their shift.
