Commitment: Seasonal (60 hours/year)
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton IL
Minimum Age: 14
Application Deadline: February 1 (spring) and August 1 (fall)
Distinguishing Features of the Position
Assist staff in providing a fun and educational camp experience for students. Volunteers may also assist staff in caring for District horses and maintaining the stable environment while providing a safe, informative and enjoyable experience to visitors, including horsemanship students, hayride attendees and visitors at District programs. There may be situations and tasks where the volunteer interacts with the public and responds to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is received from staff. View full position description (PDF).
Equestrian Facility Aide
Commitment: Flexible (40 hours./year)
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton IL
Minimum Age: 14
Application Deadline: February 1 (spring) and August 1 (fall)
Distinguishing Features of the Position
Assist staff with special projects and assigments related to facility maintenance and operations. It may also involve assisting in caring for District horses and maintaining the stable environment while a safe, informative and enjoyable experience to visitors, including horsemanship students, hayride attendees and visitors at District programs. There may be situations and tasks where the volunteer interacts with the public and responds to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is received from staff. View full position description (PDF).
Equestrian Program Aide
Commitment: Weekly (4 hours/week & Danada Fall Festival)
Location: Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton IL
Minimum Age: 14
Application Deadline: February 1 (spring) and August 1 (fall)
Distinguishing Features of the Position
Assist staff in caring for District horses and maintaining the stable environment while providing a safe, informative and enjoyable experience to visitors, including horsemanship students, hayride attendees and visitors at District programs. There may be situations and tasks where the volunteer interacts with the public and responds to questions and requests for information. Direction and training is received from staff. View full position description (PDF).
