“Recently Butterbean gave a ride to an individual who had suffered a spinal cord injury, causing her to be a quadriplegic. Having grown up with horses, she…
Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. – Martin Luther King Jr.
The work we do is impossible without the hundreds of volunteers we’re able to rely on each week in delivering unbridled hope to those we serve. Consider joining us in our mission, and become a volunteer today!
Individual Opportunities
We have regular, weekly, volunteer opportunities for individuals that include walking beside a horse, handling a horse, and grounds and stable keepers.
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Group volunteer opportunities are great for churches, university student groups, high schools, and corporate teams. Help on the farm or with a special event.
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Internships are available for those interested in learning about working with people with disabilities, animals, or the equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
Learn MoreIndividual Volunteer Opportunities
We have regular, weekly, volunteer opportunities that offer many different experiences.
Side-walking
Side-walkers are a vital link of communication between instructors and students. Sidewalkers work with riders to provide emotional, educational, and physical support.
Horse Handling
Horse handlers are responsible for the safe leading of the therapy horse during a lesson. Additionally, horse handlers help with grooming, tacking, and leading our equines.
Grounds & Stable Keepers
These volunteers help maintain the beauty and safety of our buildings and property. They assist with cleaning our stalls, pastures, unloading hay, and maintaining our gardens.
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Group Volunteer Opportunities
Group volunteer service experience opportunities are great for churches, university student groups, high schools, and corporate teams.
Property Enhancement
Special Events
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Internships
Internships are available for those interested in learning more about working with people with disabilities, animals, and the equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need horse experience to volunteer at Agape?
I’m inexperienced with special needs. What do I do?
If I sign up to volunteer, is it only for one hour?
Can you tell me what my student’s diagnosis is?
If I don’t want to work with horses, what else can I do?
It looks like you have a lot of volunteers. Do you really need me?
Do I need to wear anything specific?
I love volunteering! How do I learn about therapeutic riding?
Volunteer Stories

Each night of the week there are familiar casts of characters hurrying around the barn and each Thursday, you’ll find Bern and Kathy Lytle in the barn. These two can be…
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