Be a Volunteer for Our Horseback Riding Program
Our Program Could Not Survive Without Our Devoted Volunteers
Our Program Could Not Survive Without Our Devoted Volunteers
Life As A Volunteer
As a lesson volunteer, you’ll receive training on how to help lead a horse, provide support as a side walker, help prepare and groom horses, and other opportunities.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life and help out as a fun and rewarding way to meet service hour requirements, give back to the community, spend time in a relaxing, outdoor environment, connect with horses, and help people.
**You must sign up for the Volunteer Orientation to reserve your slot. Space is limited; sign up HERE.
Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, fill out the required paperwork in its entirety, and complete a volunteer orientation. We also require you to volunteer at a minimum once a quarter but preferably once a month. Please read the handbook prior to your first volunteer shift.
Annual Update for Current Volunteers
Volunteers of the Year - 2022
Kathy Park and Steve Swanson are two amazing individuals with an endless amount of energy and care for our riders and the program. They spend an incredible amount of time at the ranch to make sure Great Plains is successful in every way. They come to the ranch every day with a smile on their face and love in their hearts! Steve and Kathy we thank you for your dedication to the kids! We can’t do it without amazing volunteers like you!
“Volunteers are not paid - - not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!”
Volunteers of the Year - 2022
Kathy Park and Steve Swanson are two amazing individuals with an endless amount of energy and care for our riders and the program. They spend an incredible amount of time at the ranch to make sure Great Plains is successful in every way. They come to the ranch every day with a smile on their face and love in their hearts! Steve and Kathy we thank you for your dedication to the kids! We can’t do it without amazing volunteers like you!
“Volunteers are not paid - - not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!”
2023 Volunteer Orientation Schedule:
January 7th, 2023 1 pm-3 pm
March 4th, 2023 1 pm-3 pm
May 6th, 2023 1 pm-3 pm
July 8th, 2023 1pm-3 pm
September 9th, 2023 1 pm-3 pm
November 4th, 2023 1 pm-3 pm
All Volunteer Orientations take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Due West Ranch, 13400 Donahoo Rd, Kansas City, KC, 66109. You must register in advance for orientation online here. Space is limited, please do not sign up if you cannot attend.
For information, please email Lessons@GreatPlainsARA.org or call Kim O’Connor at 913-226-5906.
2023 Volunteer Orientation Schedule:
January 7 | March 4 | May 6 | July 8 | September 9 | November 4
All Volunteer Orientations take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Due West Ranch, 13400 Donahoo Rd, Kansas City, KC, 66109. You must register in advance for orientation online here. Space is limited, please do not sign up if you cannot attend.
For information, please email Lessons@greatplainsara.org or call Kim O’Connor at 913-226-5906.
2023 Volunteer Orientation Schedule:
January 7 | March 4 | May 6 | July 8 | September 9 | November 4
All Volunteer Orientations take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at Due West Ranch, 13400 Donahoo Rd, Kansas City, KC, 66109. You must register in advance for orientation online here. Space is limited, please do not sign up if you cannot attend.
For information, please email Lessons@greatplainsara.org or call Kim O’Connor at 913-226-5906.