Volunteer Application

Children under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian sign the application.  Thank you for your interest!

Note: The following list includes some considerations to ponder regarding volunteering for Back in the Saddle Horse Adoption, Inc.

1. We generally give priority to individuals who are able to commit to at least one time per week. Continuity is very important to ensure that all of the necessary chores are completed.

2. The BITS Board of Directors and Staff are committed to providing all of its resident horses with the best quality of life possible. BITS policies and procedures are developed with the horse’s best interest in mind. Our first priority is the safety and welfare of both the volunteers and the horses. Because of liability issues, we cannot guarantee that volunteers will have any direct interaction with the horses.

3. Because barn and farm chores are labor intensive, all volunteers must have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis (water troughs, muck buckets, hay bales, etc.).

4. If you cannot commit to at least one time per week, but are interested in helping with fundraising efforts and /or membership, please let us know regarding your specific interests.

5. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must complete and sign application.

Name:                                                                         Date:                                                

Address:                                                                    Phone:                                             

                                                                                    Cell:                                                  

Month & Day of birth:                                                Email:                                               

If you are interested in helping with the daily barn chores and feedings, please indicate the days and times you are available to work.  Please place an X where appropriate.

1.      What attracted you to our organization? Is there any aspect of our work that most motivates you to seek to volunteer at BITS?

2.      What would you like to accomplish by volunteering at BITS? What would make you feel like you’ve been successful?

3.      What have you enjoyed most about your previous volunteer work?

4.      What did you least enjoy about your previous volunteer work?

5.      What are your expectations as a volunteer at BITS?

6.      Please describe your horse experience, if any.

7.      What resources do you bring to BITS (i.e. vehicle to trailer horses and/or pick-up hay, access to printing and reproduction services at discount, etc.)?

8.      Please describe any special skills or talents you may have that would be helpful to BITS.

9.      Describe any physical limitations that may affect your ability to perform certain tasks.

For the safety of our volunteers, staff and horses, all applicants over the age of seventeen must answer the following questions.

1.      Have you ever been convicted of a felony?                      Yes                  No             

2.      Have you ever been convicted of sexual offenses?         Yes                  No           

3.      Have you ever been convicted of animal cruelty?            Yes                  No             

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain:

Please list 3 personal references, including family member or friend, employment and previous volunteer organization.

1.      Name:                                                             Contact info:                                     

            Relationship:                                                   Years known:                                    

2.      Name:                                                             Contact info:                                     

            Relationship:                                                   Years known:                                    

3.      Name:                                                             Contact info:                                     

            Relationship:                                                   Years known:                                    

Applicant’s Signature:                                                                Date:                                  

Parent/Guardian Signature:                                                       Date:                                  

Please mail completed application to:

Back in the Saddle Horse Adoption Inc.

C/O Joni Fink

1313 Youngs Road

Linden, PA 17744

Or by fax to:

866-869-6861