Join the Herd
From hands-on horse care to emergency response support, there’s a place for you at H.E.R.O. Grounds. Please note: this is a working equine center — many roles involve physical outdoor work.
Volunteer Opportunities
Barn & Grounds Crew
Help keep our facility rescue-ready: mucking stalls, moving hay, maintaining corrals, and general upkeep of the Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park.
Requirements
Age 16+. Sturdy footwear required. Training provided on site.
Evacuation Response Team
Join our trained large animal evacuation teams. Assist with trailer loading, animal handling, and transport during emergency activations.
Requirements
Age 18+. Large animal handling experience preferred. Must complete our emergency response training program. Valid driver’s license a plus.
Event & Outreach Support
Represent H.E.R.O. Grounds at community events, fundraisers, and training days. Help with setup, registration, and telling our story.
Requirements
Friendly attitude and reliability. No equine experience needed.
Feeding & Horse Care
Morning and evening feeding shifts, water checks, and basic care for horses staged at our facility.
Requirements
Age 16+. Basic horse handling comfort preferred; training provided. Lifting feed bags and hay flakes involved.
Administrative & Logistics
Support behind the scenes: volunteer coordination, supply inventory, data entry, and scheduling.
Requirements
Computer literacy and organizational skills. Remote-friendly for some tasks.
