VOLUNTEER QUICK LINKS:
Do you want to be a ROCKateer?
Steps to Become a ROCKateer
Volunteers make up 91% of ROCK’s workforce and we could not operate without the dedicated help of our “Rockateers.” We offer numerous volunteer opportunities that require a wide variety of talents. Your volunteer time will make a difference in the lives of our participants and their families.
- Fill out the short Volunteer Pre-Application
- The ROCKateer Team will contact you about the orientation you are registered for or follow up with additional questions they may have.
- Attend the Orientation / Tour on your scheduled date
- Attend Hands on Training
- Complete your Background Check (ROCK pays all expenses)
- Sign up to volunteer in classes or special events
- Welcome to the team! Know that you are making a difference in the lives of our participants and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Riding Programs
- Horse Handlers
- Side Walkers
- Arena Assistants
- Special events & Fundraising
- ROCK Sponsored Events
- Barn Dance
- Cowgirl Bruncheon
- Numerous Additional Opportunities
- Grounds and Facilities
- Welcome Wranglers
- Equine Assistance Team
Volunteer training courses are offered August – May. While horse experience is needed for certain roles, it is not required in order to volunteer. The volunteer training courses cover ROCK procedures, safety practices, and promote volunteer involvement. Regardless of prior experience, anyone wishing to work with the horses or participants must be trained and demonstrate competency in the area they wish to assist.
Please recognize, riders and horses have the best outcomes when volunteers exhibit consistency and commit to one lesson per week for the same rider. ROCK gives scheduling preference to long term volunteers who can meet this commitment.
Our riders and horses have the best outcomes when consistent volunteers commit to one lesson per week for the same rider throughout the year. ROCK gives scheduling preference to long-term volunteers who can meet this commitment.
2024-2025 Volunteer Training
ROCK’s regular program year runs from September – May. We have very specific needs in our program that need fulfilled and we want to ensure that we have a role for you once training is complete. All volunteers must be over 14, pass a background check, and be able to work independently without the assistance of an adult.
Volunteer training at ROCK is a two-step process. The first step in attending our Orientation and Tour. The second step is attending Hands on Training. Volunteers will be added to training once they have completed the Orientation and Tour.
Previous horse experience is not a requirement, but please let us know what experience you have.
Please click on the link below to access the pre-application form. Please note: You MUST be accepted into a training to attend, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins. You will receive an email from the Rockateer Team to confirm your training date.
The next available training date is: August 2025
- All Volunteer Training sessions are full until August 2025. If you would like to be contacted once this training is scheduled, please email your information to rockateers@rockride.org. Please indicate in the subject line: Volunteer Training. Include your contact information in the email.
Immediate Volunteer Needs – get started now!
If you’re eager to kick off your volunteer journey, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our greatest need right now is with the Equine Assistance Team, and we could really use your help Monday through Friday. You’ll get to dive into hands-on tasks like mucking stalls (yes, scooping poop!), washing troughs, cleaning feed bowls, and more. If you’re not afraid to get a little dirty and want to make a real difference, we’d love to have you on the team! Just fill out the Pre-Application Form and be sure to mention “Equine Assistance Team” in the comment section.
We also have immediate openings for Welcome Wranglers. These volunteers work in our front office and answer phones and greet guests. This is a great role for those that prefer to work indoors and sitting down. Various opportunities are available during the normal work week.
If you are interested in either the Equine Assistance Team, or Welcome Wrangler, please complete the pre-application form below and indicate this in the comment section.
Volunteer training is held at ROCK, 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown, TX 78626. Please call the Volunteer Department at (512) 930-7625 if you have any questions.
Corporate Volunteerism and Special Interest Groups
ROCK needs you! Is your organization looking for projects or opportunities that fulfill ROCK’s mission? Each month on Monday morning and Friday afternoon, ROCK provides opportunities for work groups. We can host a maximum of 15 people in your group. Each member must be at least 14 years old. We offer a variety of tasks including indoor and outdoor beautification projects, periodic building opportunities, and preparation for special events. To see dates available and submit a Workday Request Form, click on the button at the bottom of the page. If the date you are interested in is not available, or if you have questions, please email rockateers@rockride.org.
Community Service & Court Appointed Community Service
At this time, we are not able to offer any court-appointed community service hours.
Service for Academic Credit
Students wishing to earn community service hours for a class must volunteer in a therapeutic or therapy lesson and commit to volunteering at least one hour per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks. Attending both the Orientation/Tour and Hands-on- Training is required.
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