Volunteering
Lucky Orphans is always looking for volunteers who want to help make a difference! Join an amazing team and become one of the People Helping Horses Heal People.
Our volunteers are an essential part of the sanctuary team with over 2800 hours of donated time in 2025. They support all aspects of Lucky Orphans through barn work, community outreach, events, fundraising and are ambassadors for the herd and we’d love for you to join the team!
Please complete the application process before getting started. Volunteers ages 16 and up may apply independently. Younger volunteers may be able to participate when accompanied by a parent or guardian or as part of an approved program.
New volunteers begin in supportive roles while they learn our routines, safety expectations, and the needs of the sanctuary. As volunteers gain experience and complete the appropriate training, they may be approved for additional responsibilities, including working directly with horses. Horse handling is not an expectation on day one and is always based on training, experience, staffing, and approval.
There are many ways to make a difference at Lucky Orphans — from sanctuary and property support to events, outreach, fundraising, administrative projects, and community engagement.
Ways to Volunteer
Barn & Sanctuary Support
Help with approved barn and sanctuary tasks such as cleaning stalls, paddocks and aisleways, preparing spaces, and supporting daily routines. With appropriate training and approval, volunteers may take on additional responsibilities, including direct work with horses.
Property & Farm Support
Help care for the Horse Park through painting, seasonal cleanup, property projects, general maintenance, and other approved farm-support needs.
Development & Outreach
Help strengthen Lucky Orphans through fundraising, events, community outreach, grant support, public relations, photography, videography, social media, and other special projects.
Programs & Community Engagement
Support educational, youth, wellness, and community programs through setup, materials, guest assistance, events, and other approved program-support roles.
Administrative Support
Assist with office projects such as filing, paperwork, organization, data entry, mailings, and other behind-the-scenes work that keeps the organization running.
Please Sign Up for a New Account with POINT for all volunteer opportunities.
A member of our team will reach out to you once you’ve submitted your application and assist you with any questions you may have.
Other ways to help
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