Volunteers

Most volunteers begin their time working with Kim, our Program Director, assisting with barn chores and getting acquainted with our horses and program. Volunteers who are willing to make a long-term commitment to HAHA receive further personal training in natural horsemanship with the potential of assisting during client sessions. For those interested in long-term involvement with the program, we use levels of certification to demonstrate competency and to gain responsibility and independence in the program. 

Volunteer Qualifications

1. Be age 18 or older.

2. Be willing to learn and follow HAHA’s procedures.

3. Be able to walk continually for 30–60 minutes, bend, twist, raise arms up, and jog for short distances on uneven ground.

4. Be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision after training.

5. Be willing to help with barn chores and other general grounds keeping.

Volunteer Opportunities

Most volunteers begin their time working with Kim, our Program Director, assisting with barn chores and getting acquainted with our horses and program. Volunteers who are willing to make a long-term commitment to HAHA receive further personal training in natural horsemanship with the potential of assisting during client sessions. For those interested in long-term involvement with the program, we use levels of certification to demonstrate competency and to gain responsibility and independence in the program. 

Equus Bellator Program

We are also looking for volunteers who have personal experience as a first responder or member of the armed services. These volunteers will work with our Equus Bellator program to provide support to other first responders and armed service members. If you are interested in being a volunteer for this program, please fill out the Volunteer Application and the paperwork. We will contact your reference(s) and then be in touch to schedule your training. If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us. 

Interested in Volunteering?

Step 1: Fill out our Volunteer Application. 

We'll get in touch with you once we receive your application. We'll answer any questions you have and schedule time to meet with you.

Step 2: Print and sign the Confidentiality Statement, KS Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check, and Moran Family Stables Waiver forms. 

By your third meeting with Kim, bring a printed, signed copy of the Confidentiality Statement, the KS Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check form, and Moran Family Stables Waiver to the barn. We submit the background check form to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. These checks are for the safety of our clients; the cost of both background checks together is $40. 

Step 3: Read the Volunteer FAQs. 

These should answer many of the questions you might have. Still have questions? Use the Contact Us form.