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 – April. 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.
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.
2026 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 dates are:
- Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 – 3:00pm
- Thursday, April 30th, 2026 – 6:00pm
Immediate Volunteer Needs – get started now!
We 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 the Welcome Wrangler team, please complete the pre-application form below and indicate this in the comment section.
The Equine Assistance Team has immediate openings. These volunteers do barn chores, such as mucking stalls (scooping poop!), filling hay bags, washing water troughs, and sweeping sidewalks. If you are interested in being on the Equine Assistance Team, 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
Special Event Volunteers Needed!
Join us on Friday, October 31st from 9:00am – 12:00pm, or Saturday, November 1st, from 7:00am – 11:00am to assist in preparing for our Annual Cowgirl Bruncheon. Volunteers are needed to set up tables, clean the facility, and various odds and ends to prepare for over 400 guests. If you or your group is interested in volunteering, and you’re over 14 years old, please email susy@rockride.org for more information.
At ROCK, we value the power of collaboration and community. We invite work and community groups to join us for meaningful team-building experiences through volunteer service. Spend a rewarding 3-hour shift with us, making a positive impact together. If your team is interested in participating, please fill out the application form here: https://bit.ly/4mCd3pX. For additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Pam at pam@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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