Upcoming Volunteer Orientations & Trainings
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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION |
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June 25th |
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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You must have completed your volunteer portal application and paperwork to register for a volunteer orientation--please email us at Volunteer@binafarm.org to confirm your eligibility. |
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VOLUNTEER TRAINING 1 - Program 101 & Sidewalker Training |
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June 8th
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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You must have attended and successfully completed our Volunteer Orientation to attend this training. Please email us at Volunteer@binafarm.org with questions and to confirm eligibility.
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VOLUNTEER TRAINING 2 - Groom Training |
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June 14th
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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You must have attended our Volunteer Orientation & Training 1 to attend this training. Please email us at Volunteer@binafarm.org to confirm eligibility and register. |
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| VOLUNTEER TRAINING 3- Leader Training |
June 22nd |
5:00 - 6:00 PM |
You must have attended volunteer orientation, training 1 & training 2 to qualify. Please email volunteer@binafarm.org to confirm your eligibility. |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION |
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TBD
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Please email us at Volunteer@binafarm.org to learn about potential advanced trainings in horse handling, grooming/leading/sidewalking in our programming. |
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BARN CHORE TRAINING 1: Around the Barns!
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June 10th
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12:00 - 1:00 PM all dates |
You must have successfully completed the volunteer orientation to attend barn chore training. This training will cover the following topics at our Lexington location: Mucking stalls Full process of checking, filling and clearing waters with hose and pump Meal preparations by filling hay nets Review of barn chore resources and task lists How to interact with the horses while completing chores safely and effectively, and more! Please email volunteer@binafarm.org to confirm eligibility.
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BARN CHORE TRAINING 2: Around the Paddocks!
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June 24th
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1:30 - 2:30 PM all dates
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This training will cover the below topics at our Lexington location:
Feeding grain and hay
Picking occupied paddocks
Turn-in and Turn-out procedures
Blanketing and extra gear among others! |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY |
TBD - Check back soon!
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TBD - Check back soon! |
Looking for a one-off commitment or an opportunity for a volunteer under 14? Join us on the farm to help paint our horses' paddocks and tend to our property's needs. |
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| Dana Hall School Volunteering Orientation | TBD - check back soon! | TBD - check back soon! | This training will cover the skills you need to volunteer at our Dana Hall location in Wellesley. Horse experience is recommended, but not mandatory. |