Welcome to the SAFE Volunteer Portal. Here you’ll find resources and information for current SAFE volunteers. If you’re not yet a SAFE volunteer, take a look around. If you like what you see, we invite you to fill out a volunteer application.
Featured Volunteer Roles
Volunteers are the heart of SAFE. Thank you for all you do to support the horses and each other!
Chore Shift Schedule
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Up Next at Safe Harbor Stables
Here’s what’s happening soon around the farm. For more classes and events, visit Volunteer Classes or check out the full calendar of upcoming classes and events.
Horse Knowledge for New Volunteers: September 26
Whether you’re new to horses or just new to SAFE, this class will teach you how to interact with the horses as you work through your chore shift. You’ll also learn about horse behavior and herd dynamics. | Audience: All SAFE volunteers | Prerequisites: None | Class Size: Max 20 participants | Class Format: Lecture, Demonstration
Horsemanship 103: September 26
Learn how you can support SAFE’s horsemanship team by creating a consistent experience for each horse. This class will include extensive Q&A: Come prepared to discuss specific challenges you’ve encountered when working with horses at SAFE. | Audience: Barn Staff, Shift Leads, Barn Assists, Night Check | Prerequisites: Horsemanship 102 | Class Size: Max 5 participants | Class Format: Demonstration, Hands-On Practice
SAFE Friends & Family Work Party
It’s time to get SAFE ready for the rainy, dark months ahead—and we want YOU and your friends to be part of it! Join us Saturday, October 3 for our Friends & Family Work Party, where SAFE volunteers can invite their friends and family for an awesome day of getting things done, caring for the horses, and making our new property work better for everyone. We’ll be tackling a whole list of fall projects, including: 🐴 Finalizing shelter builds 🏡 Setting up MiniLand 1.0 🧰 Building out the…
Horsemanship 101: October 10
Approach, halter, and lead horses in and out of stalls. Learn to dissipate energy through a circle while leading. | Audience: Shift Leads, Barn Assists, Night Check | Prerequisites: Audit a Joel Conner Clinic (4 hours minimum) | Class Size: Max 5 participants | Class Format: Demonstration, Hands-On Practice
Horsemanship 102: October 31
Practice leading at a distance, navigating through gates, and moving horses back to prevent crowding. | Audience: Shift Leads, Barn Assists, Night Check | Prerequisites: Horsemanship 101 | Class Size: Max 5 participants | Class Format: Demonstration, Hands-On Practice
Horse Knowledge for New Volunteers: October 31
Whether you’re new to horses or just new to SAFE, this class will teach you how to interact with the horses as you work through your chore shift. You’ll also learn about horse behavior and herd dynamics. | Audience: All SAFE volunteers | Prerequisites: None | Class Size: Max 20 participants | Class Format: Lecture, Demonstration