Southern STARRS needs program volunteers to help students during classes:
Mondays: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Once 2nd Tuesday class is open, time will extend to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We will be opening a Thursday Class soon. Volunteer Time would be 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
If we open 2 classes on Thursday, Volunteer Time would be 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Min. 14 years of age (will consider a mature 13 year old!)
No experience with horses or exceptional need students necessary!
Training will be provided - classes are supervised by riding instructor
Download the form below and send to Starrsoffice@gmail.com
Have Questions? Contact us at Starrsoffice@gmail.com or TEXT 615-428-3347 for more information
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Corporate Group Volunteer Events Available
Is your organization seeking a meaningful way to give back to the community? Southern STARRS would be honored to partner with you for a volunteer day! We can coordinate a date and time that best fits your team’s schedule.
Please note: volunteer activities take place outdoors or in the barn.
Please complete form to the right to see about opportunities
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SOUTHERN STARRS, INC. Volunteer Job Descriptions
1. Leader - Responsible for maintaining control of horse during riding sessions and following directions of riding instructor. Also assists in saddling and unsaddling assigned horses, and grooming. (Experience with horses a definite advantage.)
2. Side Walker - Assists assigned student to mount and dismount for riding session. Walks beside horse during sessions to monitor or help support student while he/she is mounted. Helps rider maintain balance. Instrumental in student's safe removal from horse if an emergency dismount is necessary. (Extremely responsible position - volunteer must be in reasonably good physical condition.)
3. Ring Assistant - Helps set up games and equipment before or during riding session. Assists Riding Instructor in conducting exercises or games for students during sessions. Helps to dismantle and put up equipment after session.
4. Special Events - The facility participates in special events either on-site or at the site of another organization-sponsored event. These events are either to allow our students to participate in another program's activities or for fundraising and community education. There is always a need for extra volunteers to help with these events. If volunteers have friends or family members that would like to participate in a single event, they do not have to be regular program volunteers and are welcome.
For other available Volunteer Opportunities, please Contact us at Starrsoffice@gmail.com or TEXT 615-428-3347 for more information
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Students and faculty from Cumberland University spent some 'quality time' helping the STARRS Staff with repairs and maintenance work that was really needed.
Their help was g r e a t l y appreciated.
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