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SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!!   We have a unique, engaging and rewarding volunteer program that provides our volunteers not only with a sense of accomplishment and pride but with a fun point system of awards they can earn with a fun filled BBQ at the end of each quarter held for all our volunteers! The scheduled Volunteer BBQ and Merit Awards will be held at 3:00PM on June 27, September 26 and December 5 for this year. Our program fulfills court ordered hours, diversion programs and school volunteer hours. Our award program is set up as follows:
Please note: We are not able to mail awards due to the high cost of postage. Please plan to attend the quarterly volunteer BBQ day to receive all items earned for your service. Please call Lynne at 954-916-9847 to let her know if you plan to attend the BBQ. NEXT BBQ: (June 27,2010)
OUR FIRST VOLUNTEER MERIT PROGRAM BBQ WAS A BIG SUCCESS!! SOME OF OUR FIRST MERIT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS ARE SHOWN BELOW. WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR PROGRAM CALL LYNNE MANDRY 954-916-9847 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE HORSES!  Victoria Travaglia~60 Hours; Joshua Lasley-100 Hours; Jennifer Ferguson~85.5 Hours
Crystal Giroux and Grandpa Don
F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Inc. is a non-profit SPONSOR-A-HORSE program. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. rescues EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) positive horses throughout Florida, which would otherwise be destroyed. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. also rescues EIA negative horses in need in Broward county. We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to join us in helping the horses in any way you can! All non-member visits must be arranged by appointment. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: After contacting Lynne Mandry at 954-916-9847, first time volunteers must come out for a one time orientation which is held either the first Saturday or the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM. During the orientation you will learn what to wear,how to help, appropriate and inappropriate behavior at the ranch, what is and what is NOT allowed, safety issues, a little bit about our history, hours of operation and the jobs and tasks you will be assigned. In addition, we will be providing basic horse info with weekly handouts to educate and inform you about these beautiful animals. We also need help with the feeding of the horses. The feeding starts early in the mornings and is usually completed by noon. The feeding volunteers must contact Lynne Mandry for information on available feeding opportunities. Volunteers must call and schedule prior to their first time orientation visit! CALL LYNNE MANDRY FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AT: 954-916-9847. We always need help with stall cleaning on Saturdays and Sundays. If Tuesdays or Thursdays are better days for you to volunteer, we also have a critical need on those days for watering and stall cleaning. You will receive the volunteer packet and all needed information regarding the volunteer program and your assignment to specific tasks that are compatible with your needs and schedule at the time of your orientation. Skills 1) willingness to work hard 2) willingness to learn or help 3) love of animals and/or horses Requirements: If volunteer is under 18 he or she must have a parent or guardian accompany them into the facility the first visit so we can properly validate the consent signature. Thank you! SOME OF THE CHORES DONE AT THE RANCH INCLUDE: Groom/Brush Horses FAQ's for F.R.I.E.N.D.S. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM What should I wear? Please wear old clothes and shoes to the ranch as it can get muddy or dusty depending on the weather. Wear clothes appropriate to ranch type work. We have raccoons that have been known to "borrow" items such as keys, cameras, cell phones etc. so please wear clothing with pockets so that you can keep these items on your person. What should I NOT wear? Do not wear tight fitting clothes or other clothing inappropriate to physical work. No "short shorts" on young women or "sagging" pants revealing underwear on young men. Volunteering at the ranch is not the time to be "stylin." What should I bring? Please bring water or other hydrating fluids to avoid dehydration. Powerade and Gatorade are excellent as they replace electrolytes as well as fluids. A snack or other food is encouraged if you will be out at the ranch long enough to work up an appetite as there is no food or drink (other than water) provided at the ranch. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended as the Florida sun can be brutal and you will be outdoors for the entire time. We also encourage you to bring a good attitude and a willingness to work and be helpful. What should I NOT bring?
MERIT PROGRAM: In addition to the basic volunteer orientation, we have a MERIT PROGRAM where depending on your hours of service, volunteers earn gifts of appreciation! The volunteers earn a bracelet for the first day, a certificate for 20 hours of participation. 40 hours earns a medallion; 60 hours a FRIENDS T-shirt; 80 hours earns a 30 minute scheduled horse ride in the ring; 100 hours is a "surprise"! In addition to the above gifts, every quarter we will hold a "HOT DOG" BBQ where all volunteers are invited to attend for a day of fun! VOLUNTEER BROWARD PROGRAM: Many of our volunteers sign up through this program! Please be sure to obtain the 3 release forms from our website and to sign and bring them with you! VOLUNTEER MATCH PROGRAM: IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP THROUGH VOLUNTEER MATCH YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH ATTACHED DOWNLOADS AND RELEASE FORMS. IF YOU PREFER OR YOU ARE SIGNING UP THROUGH A DIFFERENT ORGANIZATION, YOU CAN GO TO OUR DOWNLOAD PAGE AND DOWNLOAD THESE VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORMS AND FILL THEM OUT PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT. EITHER WAY, SIMPLY BRING THEM WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME TO THE RANCH YOUR FIRST TIME. REMEMBER.... IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN ENTER OUR FACILITY WITH YOU THE FIRST TIME IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNATURE! THANK YOU! If you do not already have the 3 forms from one of the volunteer agencies emailed to you please download them now from our download page on the web site by CLICKING HERE FOR DOWNLOAD FORMS SPONSOR-A-HORSE PROGRAM: We can also provide information about our SPONSOR-A-HORSE
THE HORSES NEED YOUR HELP! CLICK HERE!
Are you interested in our "SPONSOR AND RIDE" PROGRAM? Just click on the horse....IF YOU CAN CATCH HIM and it will take you to see the horses available and waiting for you now!! | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | VOLUNTEER AND VISITOR DOWNLOAD FORMS | F.R.I.E.N.D.S. CALENDAR | VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH | | Return Home | HORSES to SPONSOR | RECENT RESCUES | DONATIONS | F.R.I.E.N.D.S. COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONS | VOLUNTEER and EVENTS INFO | F.R.I.E.N.D.S. FUN PHOTOS and MORE! | NEWSLETTER | |
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Do not bring headphones / earphones and the items that they plug into as it is a hazard to not be able to hear a warning if needed and given by the ranch staff. Please do not bring a rude or lazy attitude with you to the ranch. Use common sense, if it is not going to be helpful to your volunteer efforts, leave it at home!
