Polk

JPEC New Volunteer Orientation

Jester Park, Polk County

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Thank you for your interest in becoming a valued member of our team that helps makes Jester Park Equestrian Center (JPEC) a success!

We need help in virtually every aspect of the barn. From helping with daily chores to assisting with our equine events, we are happy with any helping hand. Here are some of our programs that you can become trained in to volunteer with: Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, Tiny Tots Riding Lessons, Summer Camps, Equine Events, Barn Projects and many more. We greatly value our volunteers that come once a year to help in our concession stand at our annual Pony Express to Santa to our dedicated volunteers who come every week and assist with our instructors and their riding classes.

This training will cover topics such as: Barn and Horse Safety, JPEC Program Overview, Volunteer Expectations, and Basic Horse Handling.

If you'd like more information about the specifics of JPEC's Volunteer Program, please contact Molly Mellinger, Program Coordinator, at Molly.Mellinger@polkcountyiowa.gov. You can also email in the attached documents or bring them the day of the training.

Job Skills / Requirements: All JPEC volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Please inquire about our Hope From Horses Volunteer Program for teenagers ages 14-18. Must complete PCC (Polk County Conservation) volunteer application and sign PCC Code of Conduct. Must attend and complete JPEC (Jester Park Equestrian Center) volunteer training (Parts 1 and 2). All forms can be found attached below, please feel free to print out at home and bring to the orientation or drop them off ahead of time!