LCR has lots of volunteer opportunities for adults,

and we would have love to have you join us!

But please remember, before you begin your LCR volunteer experience, you MUST:

> Read the LCR Rules and Regulations

> Read, print, and sign the LCR Acknowledgement of Confidentiality form

> Read, print, and sign the LCR Participant Agreement, Release, &

   Acknowledgement of Risk form

> Submit an Adult Volunteer Application ONLINE

> Attend a Volunteer Orientation

   (Bring signed Confidentiality and Participant forms with you.)

You must be 16 years old or older to be an Adult Volunteer at LCR.

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Rules and Regulations

Acknowledgement of Confidentiality

Participant Agreement, Release & Acknowledgement of Risk

Adult Volunteer Application (for reference only -- please submit application online)

When you are ready to submit your application online, please click on the link below:

Adult Volunteer Application - ONLINE

Please come to an Orientation & Tour held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM.  Orientations start in front of the horse barn.  We look forward to seeing you then! If you are not able to make it to a Saturday orientation please contact us (via phone or email) to make an appointment for another time.  We are all volunteers and there may not always be someone available to show you around. Riding and horse handling is done ONLY through the Direction of the LCR Horsemanship Instructors. Pleasure riding is NOT available.

LCR recognizes and appreciates the valuable contributions it receives from its volunteers. The attainment of LCR’s goals and mission is best achieved by the active involvement of volunteers in the management and implementation of its many programs, activities and opportunities.

You will find that an entry level position does not involve working directly with the animals.  Dedicated volunteers go on to work with the animals AFTER learning the policies and skills that ensure consistency and the safety of the volunteer, the animal, other volunteers and staff, and the visiting public.

You will play a very important role as an LCR volunteer.  Take it seriously, but also enjoy it. Ask questions about anything that does not make sense. Your longevity depends on ongoing satisfaction and trust in the mission and staff of LCR participants.  Consistent, strong LCR volunteers may advance to working with feeders, techs, managers, trainers and horse handlers, along with pre-screening and placement assistance/counseling. This will also be dependent on forming a positive relationship with the LCR staff. We expect every volunteer to promote LCR and its philosophies and policies.

Word of mouth is one of the best ways:

Pass out Newsletters to Vets, stores, and feed mills etc.

Hang flyers and posters about our upcoming events on bulletin boards, in stores, or anywhere available. 

Sell tickets to events when applicable.

Gather addresses of anyone who wishes to be on our mailing list.

Every donation, no matter how small, allows us to continue to exist, but Placement Fees and donations alone fail to cover the expense of caring for unwanted animals, so additional fundraising is necessary through various events that depend on volunteer help:

Pet Fairs / Horse Expos & Shows, etc. (various dates and locations): Information and merchandise is made available to the general public. Knowledgeable personnel must attend to be able to correctly answer questions or direct the public on where to find answers. This is a great way to learn more about LCR for the beginner volunteer.

The Open House Expo (held annually in September) is the largest LCR event per year. Food, music, clowns, games, and other entertainment set the Fair atmosphere, while clinics, seminars, and demonstrations attract the horse lovers.  There is a separate committee list available for all who are interested in helping with this huge yearly project/fundraiser.

Picnic/Awards Party:  This involves lots of organizing, advertising, and having fun!

A Few Words About Your Volunteering Experience

Managers and Board members are here to help develop an educational, fun, lifetime experience through the various programs available.  Rules MUST be followed for the safety of all.  We are here to answer questions and assist in furthering your experiences with LCR and its animals

Please do not expect to come here and receive undivided attention from Board members, managers, instructors, trainers or medical personnel. They have a job to do and limited time to do it. We are ALL volunteers and have dedicated a certain number of hours per week to help with the mission of LCR. Most of us have full-time jobs elsewhere and we are giving our spare time to help.  Although we make friends along the way, there is a job to be done and the health, welfare and safety of all are of the utmost importance. Please do not take offense to a respectful request to “stand back” or “wait until we are finished”. We realize everyone is here to help, but policies and procedures must be met before anyone is allowed to participate.

If you have questions about our policies, procedures, or treatments … ASK. There are reasons for things that we do, and we are very willing to share them with you, but we won’t know what your concerns are if you do not ask.

Some situations you encounter may be emotionally painful to witness. You will see animals with problems that you never thought could happen at the hands of human beings. We do our best to help the animals work through these issues through our trained staff and advisors.

Sometimes behavior modification techniques or even medical treatments may seem confusing or may not be performed in the way that you learned. When this happens, we need you to discuss your concerns with us. The Board of Directors makes all final decisions. We cannot stress enough the importance of your views being consistent with or tolerant of the practices of LCR. Inconsistencies can damage an animal’s recovery and result in questionable morale.

Euthanasia and death may occur and makes all of us uncomfortable. We should not be here if we do not want to help and save animals. You will grieve, in varying degrees, the loss of certain animals. No one will promise you that there won't come a time when an animal is euthanized that you believe could have been saved or not euthanized when it appears to be their time. A panel of experts is consulted for such situations. Come to us with questions or concerns and point out any strength or weakness that you see in an animal to a Supervisor.

These animals may have been abused or mistreated and can be unpredictable. Consistency and delicate handling is a key part of their recovery. This is not a park or a playground -- wandering visitors or unauthorized volunteers can get hurt. Children must be supervised at all times and please don’t bring other pets.

We hope you will be fulfilled by your volunteering experience!

Thank you for your time and talents, and we hope that you find your volunteer work rewarding.