Make a Difference
Volunteer with CANTER
Volunteers are essential to every lesson, every horse and every successful participant experience.
In the Arena
• Side walkers support participant safety and confidence.
• Horse handlers lead and manage horses during lessons.
• On-call volunteers help when regular team members are unavailable.
• Horse conditioners keep equine partners fit and ready.
Behind the Scenes
• Fundraising and donor outreach
• Mailings, publicity and community relations
• Special events and open houses
• Grounds and facility maintenance
• Construction, repairs and housekeeping
WHY VOLUNTEER
Your time changes lives
Support Participants
Help riders and unmounted learners work toward greater confidence, coordination and independence.
Work with Horses
Learn safe handling practices while helping keep CANTER’s equine partners healthy and prepared.
Build Friendships
Join a welcoming community of volunteers, instructors, families and supporters.
Ready to get involved?
Contact the volunteer coordinator to learn about orientation, current needs and available schedules.