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39 people are interested
Massachusetts Park Ranger Mounted Unit Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mass. Park Ranger Mounted Unit (DCR)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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39 people are interested
Positions:
Equine Park Program and/or Event Assistant - assist the park ranger and patrol horse at public park programs and/or park events.
EquineAdministrative Assistant - Assist with administrative projects (marketing, fundraising, grant writing, public programs, etc.)
Grant Writer - Assist with researching applicable grants.
Benefits:
•Receive HS community service hours
•Enhance college and job applications
•Nurture a spirit of cooperation and collaboration w/in your community
•Support environment sustainability by enhancing and protecting wildlife habitats and natural areas in parks
•Volunteer certificate of participation and/or completion upon assigned volunteer position
Requirements/Commitment:
•All volunteers - Minimum 1x/month participation of park program, event and/or maintenance, which involves the mounted unit and equine community.
Examples of some programs, events or maintenance projects: •Maple Sugaring Event @ Blue Hills Reservation and Breakheart Reservation (March) •Equestrian Training Area Spring Clean-up @ Blue Hills Reservation/Canton (April) All information will be provided via email with attached volunteer paperwork.
More opportunities with Mass. Park Ranger Mounted Unit (DCR)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mass. Park Ranger Mounted Unit (DCR)
Location:
251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02090, US
Mission Statement
To promote, enhance and educate Volunteers about Environmental , Public Safety, Animal Husbandry.
Description
Under the general supervision of the volunteer’s Mounted Unit Lieutenant, volunteers are responsible for basic horse care, basic stable maintenance, of assigned mount. Assist at park events; assist with park programs, which may involve school/special groups from toddlers to elderly, special needs groups to general public; and/or assist with exercising of mounts (this is only offered to those who hold special equine skills that meet approval with the Lieutenant of the Mounted Unit). Some volunteers help with administrative projects (marketing, fundraising, grant writing, programming, etc.) Not a paid position.
Some training is provided. Advanced riders only.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
high streetWestwood, MA 02090
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2015
SKILLS
- Equestrian
- Environmental Education
- Public Relations
- Animal Care / Handling
- Law Enforcement
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- minimum 2 riding & 1 group session per month
- dressage riders only, or skills in administrative