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Monthly Volunteer Orientations - Held from 10 am-1 pm on the second Saturday and the 4th Tuesday of every month at our farm. All attendees wishing to participate in the hands-on session must wear closed toe shoes or boots. Youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their Parent or legal guardian to attend the orientation. Youths 12 years and older may volunteer without a parent after attending the orientation. Children under 12 may volunteer if a parent volunteers by their side and provides supervision at all times. Volunteering at Days End Farm is a wonderful family experience. Make it a Family Event!!

Please come to our Volunteer orientation, dates are listed below!

Orientation Dates

RAIN or SHINE

YEAR 2010	YEAR 2011
January 9	January 8, 25
February 13	February 12, 22
March 13	March 12, 22
April 10	April 9, 26
May 8	May 14, 24
June 12	June 11, 28
July 10, 27	July 9, 26
August 14,31	August 13, 23
September 11, 28	September 10, 27
October 9, 26	October 8, 25
November 13, 23	November 12, 22
December 11, 28	December 10, 27

Volunteers offer invaluable support to DEFHR. They work with horses, the petting zoo animals, visitors and staff, independently and in groups, on weekdays and weekends. They learn, serve a vital role in horse rehabilitation, help with education and outreach activities, and have fun!

Before you start, you are required to attend a Volunteer orientation. They are held on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(See Events Calendar.)

Please contact us if you are interested in attending by emailing info@defhr.org
or calling the office at 301-854-5037. THANK YOU!!

When attending orientation, you need to wear closed-toe shoes or boots to participate in the hands-on segment. If you are under the age of 18, you must attend with a parent or legal guardian so they may understand the rules and benefits of volunteering before you start.

Volunteer time at DEFHR can be used to satisfy community service hours required for high school graduation. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old, unless accompanied by a parent. Parents of youths under the age of 12 must work alongside their child and supervise them.

• No horse experience is required.
• pre-registration for orientation is required.

Here is the link to our volunteer application and release form. You may print them and bring them with you to orientation. Youths under the age of 18 will need a parent's signature on the forms as well as their own to begin volunteering. Both completed forms are required before you begin volunteering. (You may download Adobe Acrobat here!) If you are unable to download the forms, you may pick them up at orientation and bring the completed forms with you on your first volunteer day.

Volunteer Orientation Schedule:

• History and tour of DEFHR
• Farm rules
• Overview of DEFHR programs
• Overview of volunteer opportunities
• Body language of the horse
• Horse handling
• Horse grooming

Following orientation, volunteers complete a form indicating availability to volunteer.

Our Hours of operation are:
Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All new volunteers should arrive on their first day after 9 a.m. Prior to that, staff are busy feeding the animals and will not be available to help you begin your volunteer experience.

We require a minimum commitment of three (3) hours per visit. Volunteers may come as often as seven times a week, or for an occasional special project or event.

Click Here To Check Out Our Many Volunteer Opportunities

Why Volunteer at Days End Farm Horse Rescue?

• To help horses in need.
• To help make a difference.
• To enjoy the companionship of others.
• To meet others who share similar interests.
• To expand your knowledge of horses and horse care.
• To enhance your skills and build your resume.
• To earn community service hours needed for graduation.
• To be a leader working to prevent neglect and abuse of horses within your community.
• Because you love animals.
• Because you have free time.
• Because you have knowledge and talents to share.
• Because you want to teach your children the value of giving.

Plus!

• You get invited to cookouts
• You receive awards and incentives
• You get to attend clinics in horse handling, care, health, etc. (Clinics are offered free to volunteers with a minimum number of service hours.)

We hope you will join us in helping abused and neglected horses toward a new beginning!

DEFHR Training Team

Do you have horse experience? If so, we need YOU!

Horses are much better able to thrive in the company of humans when they have spent quality time with people who understand them and know how to help them reach their potential. You can enjoy a wonderful feeling of satisfaction by becoming part of the DEFHR Equestrian Training Team.

For information on how to join, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 410-442-1564 or 301-854-5037.

DEFHR Yahoo!Group

If you are a DEFHR volunteer, or thinking about becoming one, check out our Yahoo!Group! We keep a current list of DEFHR events, volunteer opportunities and other news. The Yahoo!Group also hosts moderated chats, discussion boards and a cyber-place for DEFHR folk to hang out.

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For more information call:
301/854-5037 or 410/442-1564
E-Mail: info@defhr.org

Physical Address:
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, Maryland 21765

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Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer based humane organization
whose mission is to ensure quality care and treatment of horses
through intervention, education, and outreach.