HOW TO VOLUNTEER
The quality of our program as well as the safety of our TRAK family depend on the responsibility and reliability of our volunteers. Please be realistic about your commitment and availability. We kindly ask that volunteers commit to a weekly shift for a minimum of four months. We understand there are unforeseen circumstances that arise from time to time, but please be courteous and call if you know you cannot make your assigned shift.
NEXT ORIENTATION: SATURDAY, October 26th
Registration ~ 8:00 am
Volunteer Orientation ~ 8:30 - 9:30 am
Horse Handlers Course ~ 9:30 - 10:30 am
Registration ~ 8:00 am
Volunteer Orientation ~ 8:30 - 9:30 am
Horse Handlers Course ~ 9:30 - 10:30 am
NOTICE: When you come to TRAK, you MUST only park along Edith Blvd.
Parking is not permitted anywhere else.
Parking is not permitted anywhere else.
FEES:
$15 adult background check payable to Credential Check Corporation on their website. If you have a recent fingerprint ID, this is not necessary. Bring us a copy.
$20 for Volunteer Orientation payable to TRAK Ranch (or online), covers a TRAK Handbook and volunteer T-shirt.
$25 for the Horse Handler Training* payable to TRAK (or online below), covers a handbook, certificate, and TRAK Horse Handler shirt.
$40 for individuals desiring to take both Volunteer Orientation and Horse Handler Training* may take both trainings for a savings of $5.
*NOTE: ALL volunteers taking part in the horse handler training courses MUST be able to halter and lead the horse on their own.
$15 adult background check payable to Credential Check Corporation on their website. If you have a recent fingerprint ID, this is not necessary. Bring us a copy.
$20 for Volunteer Orientation payable to TRAK Ranch (or online), covers a TRAK Handbook and volunteer T-shirt.
$25 for the Horse Handler Training* payable to TRAK (or online below), covers a handbook, certificate, and TRAK Horse Handler shirt.
$40 for individuals desiring to take both Volunteer Orientation and Horse Handler Training* may take both trainings for a savings of $5.
*NOTE: ALL volunteers taking part in the horse handler training courses MUST be able to halter and lead the horse on their own.
Steps to becoming a Volunteer
- Complete your background check. $15 for the adult background check is payable to Credential Check Corporation on their website. Allow plenty of time (more than 3 business days) for this process before signing up for orientation. For the safety of all ranch participants, adults age 18 and over must complete a background check and have results prior to attending orientation. We will accept a recent fingerprint ID clearance. Please bring a copy for our records.
- Complete the Volunteer application and pay the $20 Volunteer Orientation fee payable to TRAK Ranch (or online), covers a TRAK Handbook and Volunteer T-shirt. Send paperwork to volunteer@traktucson.org
- Sign up for orientation using SignUp Genius. If you are under 12, you must have a parent volunteer with you at all times. The responsible adult must have a background check and attend orientation as well. ALL volunteers taking part in the horse handler course MUST be able to halter and lead the horse on their own.
- Attend orientation. Please make sure you bring a valid photo ID (student ID, driver's license, etc.)
- Sign up for a shift!
REMINDER! As of 9/1/19, REGULAR HOURS ARE IN SESSION!
AM Shift 7-11 am
PM Shift 4-6 pm
LINKS TO ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK CAN BE FOUND ABOVE in the text, as well as the buttons.
Please make every effort to return the three required forms: background check, volunteer application, and registration/waiver to TRAK before coming to the orientation.
VOLUNTEER NOW FOR AN EVENT!
TO SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOR VOLUNTEERING, CLICK HERE.
Just remember that you must have completed orientation prior to volunteering for an event.
TO SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOR VOLUNTEERING, CLICK HERE.
Just remember that you must have completed orientation prior to volunteering for an event.
WOULD YOUR GROUP LIKE TO VOLUNTEER?
Please fill in the form below so that we may contact you.
Please fill in the form below so that we may contact you.
Thank you, in advance, for your time in completing this process and for your service to the Tucson community.
