• At least 14 years old

• Current VSS (Vulnerable Sector Screening) police clearance.

• A desire to help humans and animals.

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• Commitment to attending the full session that you sign up for.

• Attend an orientation before starting.

• Volunteers interested in the equine programs should be comfortable around horses but it is not necessary to have a high level of horsemanship skill or knowledge.

• Volunteers should have a reasonable level of fitness and health.

• Footwear is very important. Shoes should have closed toes, be sturdy so that they protect the feet from horses’ hooves and should provide good stability on rough surfaces. A pair of waterproof boots may be required for wet weather. Volunteers should wear long pants. (Walking shorts are acceptable in hot weather.) Skirts and dresses are not suitable. Short jackets for cold weather, no long coats; and gloves, not mittens.

• Strong perfume and or cologne can be very irritating to animals. Please refrain from wearing them to the barn.

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