The MAGICAL Meadows
   





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Magical VOLUNTEERS

YES YOU CAN!...VOLUNTEER as a...
Horse Leader...responsible for leading and controlling horse throughout the class period.
Side Walker...responsible for the safety of the rider and to interact an assist with the lesson for the day.
Stable Hand...assist student in tacking the horse before class and untacking after class.  Daily chores are sometimes affected by weather but include stall mucking, water bucket cleaning, throwing down hay from the layloft, sweeping the barn aisle, etc.
Groomers..prepare horse for daily activities by brushing the horse's tail, mane and body.
Horse Buddy...become a special friend and "buddy UP" with one of our therapy horses.  Work with your "buddy" two or three times a week - go for walks, groom, bathe, and give them some extra TLC!
Committee Member...We are developing several committees as we look forward to increasing our enrollment this year and receiving our NOT FOR PROFIT status. We wll create additional committees as the need arises but for now you can VOLUNTEER to be a member of the following committees...
    VOLUNTEER/CLASS SCHEDULING                     SPRING CLEAN-UP
    GO GREEN                                                        HORSE CARE
    STABLE                                                            GRANT WRITING
    FUNDRAISING                                                 TRAINING TRAIL

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL...This group of five parents will become the "THINK TANK" for The MAGICAL Meadows as they focus on rider, parent and volunteer participation.  Special attention will be given to community outreach and support.  The council members for 2009 are Ron (chairman) and Angie, John, Jerri, and Heidi.The TEAM will meet with all committee leaders/members  on a quarterly basis to hear reports, share ideas and CELEBRATE our successes.  As a parent or MAGICALsupporter, please contact Ron (rpac@ themagicalmeadows.com)  if you have any ideas, suggestions or concerns for The TEAM to address.
THANKS TO ALL PARENTS....there is MAGIC IN-THE-AIR!
Our VOLUNTEERS Create MAGIC...
Volunteers are essential to The MAGICAL Meadows Riding Program.  Our main need is for class volunteers to assist riders!  We ask for a minimum time commitment of approximately two hours a week for the duration of a six week session. We offer classes Tuesday thru Friday and Saturday mornings so  you can choose a day and time that best fits your schedule.
To volunteer in a class, you will need to attend Volunteer Training, approximately two hours.  MAGICAL Training will include techniques for grooming, tacking, leading, sidewalking, mounting and dismounting.
We would be delighted to have you return session after session which provides stability and a sense of community and familiarity with each rider's goals and needs.
We also offer many important non-class volunteer opportunities in the areas of special events, grant writing, barn help, yard work, facilities maintenance, etc.  All volunteers are encouraged to attend the Training Seminar.
We also have Work Party Projects scheduled throughout the year for groups interested in community service.  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, School Clubs, Church Organizations, etc are welcome to "work with us"!