Walk alongside us as we empower individuals living with special needs to live life without barriers.

The work we do is impossible without the hundreds of volunteers we’re able to rely on each week changing lives, one stride at a time!

Explore our array of weekly volunteer opportunities, each offering unique experiences. Embrace our mission and join us as a volunteer today—no prior experience required, just a compassionate heart and a readiness to learn.

Individual Opportunities

Side Walker

Side Walker This volunteer serves as a “safety net” for the rider by walking or jogging along side the horse and rider. The Side Walker interacts with the student at the direction of the instructor.

Horse Handler

The Horse Handler is responsible for grooming, tacking, warming up, leading the horse through the lesson and untacking the horse afterwards.

Special Events

Special events are a great way for your group to get involved with TROT. We host many events throughout the year and would love to partner with your group.​

Property & Barn

We always need groups or individuals who can help keep our facilities maintained. If you are over 14 years old, we have needs from raking to painting.

Volunteer Groups

Managing 18 acres is no small task. There is always something to do! Tasks include, but are not limited to: weeding, mucking, painting, and cleaning tack.

Group volunteer opportunities are great for: Churches, University groups, Scouts, corporate groups, and groups of friends.

Internships

Why settle for a boring routine internship when you can be gaining highly respected experience AND making a difference in the lives of individuals living with special needs. Learn more about the many internship opportunities TROT has to offer.

Testimonials

“I love TROT because it combines the two things I love most, children and animals. Children are precious, funny, curious and constantly changing. Animals have their own way of interacting with people. When you put them together, it is magic”.

TROT Volunteer

Volunteer FAQ

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