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Flexible Schedule
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Georgetown, KY 40324
If you love horses and have an outgoing personality, YOU could be one of our volunteer Tour Guides, and we’d love to have you. Every horse at Old Friends has a story to tell - their accomplishments on the race track, the accomplishments of their sons and daughters, and even the occasional role in a major movie or their unique relationships with national celebrities. We provide all the facts and on-the-job training, and you’ll fall in love with our horses as you learn their personal stories. Then you’ll have an opportunity to introduce them to our visitors and tell their stories during scheduled tours of the farm. Tour Guides conduct farm tours and interact with visitors to relate personal history of the horses on the tour, and educate the public on the mission of Old Friends. Tour guides are required to stand for extended periods of time and must walk on uneven terrain. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, and snow. Tours are suspended during any inclement weather that creates a physical hazard to the tour guide or visitors. Volunteers must be comfortable with public speaking in front of groups ranging in size from 2 - 40 individuals, and must be able to memorize statistics and personal histories of the horses at Old Friends. Training of course is provided. Learn more about us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLddAalYP4
Date Posted: 2024-04-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Georgetown, KY 40324
Old Friends entertains a wide range of visitors who check-in at the Visitors Center for tours. Curious visitors have questions about the organization that require a specific knowledge of our operations, our horses, the thoroughbred racing industry, and how to best help Old Friends through donations or as volunteers. The Visitors Center is also the first stop for dignitaries and media representatives visiting the farm. First impressions are lasting impressions. The friendly, outgoing personality of the volunteer and the ability to answer questions about Old Friends are the first steps to putting them at ease and opening a dialogue that will make them a lifelong friend to the organization. Concierge Volunteer will check the visitors in for their tours at the front of the Visitor Center for scheduled tour times. Volunteer will be trained to answer questions (or offer to find the answers to questions) relating to the organization, the horse racing industry, and the horses who live at Old Friends. Other duties may include helping to stock the gift shop. Concierge Volunteer will meet and greet visitors, dignitaries, and media representatives and serve as a good will ambassador of Old Friends. Volunteer may be asked to direct, accompany, or transport dignitaries to other locations on the farm for an event or prearranged personal tour of the farm. Volunteer may be asked to perform similar duties at special events hosted at the Dream Chase Farm. Volunteer should have a friendly, outgoing personality and be able to work effectively as a team member. When not otherwise occupied, Volunteer may be asked to help office staff with such duties as answering the phone, assisting in the gift shop and operating the cash register/credit card terminal. Volunteer ideally can commit to one or two days a week on a regular basis. Volunteer will dress neatly and present a positive attitude towards the Old Friends organization and its mission, and will work with Old Friends staff and other volunteers to establish a working knowledge of the organization, the horse racing industry, and the horses who live at Old Friends. Must be at least 18 years old. Learn more about us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLddAalYP4
Date Posted: 2024-04-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Georgetown, KY 40324
What is an Office Volunteer? The Visitors Center at Old Friends is also our office and gift shop, and it’s a busy place. Visitors to the farm check-in at the Visitors Center for tours, dignitaries and media representatives are greeted there. Office Volunteers may assist in typical clerical and administrative duties, operate the cash register, and greet guests. If you have office skills, there’s a place for you at Old Friends as a valued Volunteer. The location for this position is at our main farm at 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, Kentucky Duties of Position Office Volunteers may be assigned one or several of the following tasks, depending on their skills, aptitudes, and interests. Front desk: answer phone and respond to general questions about the Old Friends mission and tour schedule. Assist in the gift shop and operate cash register/credit card terminal, help with stocking gift shop items. Other general office tasks. Might be some carrot cutting! Volunteer will be trained to answer questions (or offer to find the answers to questions) relating to the organization, the horse racing industry, and the horses who live at Old Friends. Volunteer should have a friendly, outgoing personality and be able to work effectively as a team member. Scheduling Volunteer ideally can commit to one or two days a week on a regular basis from 9:00 to 3:30. Also available would be 9:00 to 12:30. Responsibilities Volunteer will dress neatly and present a positive attitude towards the Old Friends organization and its mission, and will work with Old Friends staff and other volunteers to establish a working knowledge of the organization, the horse racing industry, and the horses who live at Old Friends. Qualifications/ Requirements Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must present a professional attitude and neat appearance. Orientation and/or Training Volunteers will work closely with the Office Manager and other Volunteers to receive on-the-job training. Learn more about us here: http://www.oldfriendsequine.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLddAalYP4
Date Posted: 2024-04-29
