Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer Application Form

Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer Application Form

Finding dedicated, qualified volunteers is essential for therapeutic riding programs that serve individuals with disabilities. This Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer Application Form helps equine-assisted therapy organizations streamline their recruitment process while ensuring they match the right volunteers with appropriate roles.

Why therapeutic riding programs need structured volunteer applications

Therapeutic riding centers rely heavily on volunteers to provide safe, effective lessons for riders with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Unlike traditional barn volunteers, therapeutic riding volunteers need specific qualities: comfort around horses, sensitivity to disability needs, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a care team. This template helps you assess all these factors in one comprehensive application.

What this form captures

This form is designed specifically for therapeutic riding programs and collects:

• Personal information and emergency contacts for safety protocols
• Horse experience and handling skills to match volunteers with suitable roles
• Disability awareness and relevant experience working with special populations
• Physical fitness assessment to ensure volunteers can safely assist riders
• Availability and commitment level for scheduling and program planning
• References and background check consent for safeguarding riders
• Role preferences from horse leader to sidewalker to administrative support

The conditional logic ensures volunteers only see questions relevant to their experience level and interests, creating a smoother application experience while gathering all the information your program needs.

How Paperform makes volunteer management easier

With Paperform, you can customize this template to match your center's specific requirements—whether you need to add questions about PATH International certification, modify physical requirements, or include program-specific training availability. The professional design helps your organization appear trustworthy and organized, which is crucial when recruiting volunteers for vulnerable populations.

Use Stepper (stepper.io) to automate what happens after someone applies: send applications to your volunteer coordinator, add qualified candidates to your CRM, trigger background check requests, and automatically send acceptance or waitlist emails based on how applicants answer key questions. This means less manual sorting and faster onboarding for volunteers you need.

Trusted by nonprofits worldwide, Paperform's SOC2 Type II compliance and secure data handling give you confidence that sensitive volunteer information is protected throughout the application process.