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Become a Volunteer Today

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Bottle Drive

Our Bottle Drive has raised over $11,000 this year to feed our herd of 12 therapy horses - and you can help us keep it going! Volunteers collect bottles and cans from the Scotch Line dump in Minden, sort and count them, and drop them off at the Beer Store.

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A simple task with a big impact.

Bottle shed
A girl petting a white pony, and a brown and white miniature horse on the noses

Farm Chores

Love farm life and staying active? Join our team and help with morning and evening chores that keep our horses happy and healthy. Tasks include picking up manure, filling water troughs, giving hay, prepping daily activities, and more.

Physical Work

Enjoy staying busy and hands-on? We’re looking for volunteers to help with gardening, small projects, trail maintenance, and more.

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Two kids hugging while riding a brown and white horse

Programming Support

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with Friendship Fri’YAYs and group events. Roles include helping with activities, side-walking during rides, and horse walking. Your support helps participants have safe, meaningful experiences.

Fundraising & Events Support

We’re looking for creative, motivated volunteers to help plan and support events and fundraising campaigns. From brainstorming ideas to assisting on event day, you’ll play a key role in bringing our fundraisers to life.

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A group of girls leading horses up a hill

High School Students

Need your 40 volunteer hours? We’re always looking for help with events and farm maintenance. Volunteers must be 16+ for some activities, but there’s a role for everyone - reach out and get involved.

Walkabout Farm Board of Directors 

Walkabout Farm is governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors who contribute their time, skills, and expertise in support of our mission to provide no-cost therapeutic and adaptive horseback riding, equine experiential opportunities, equine-assisted therapy, and youth outreach programs throughout Haliburton County.

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Recruitment of New Directors

The Walkabout Farm Board of Directors is actively seeking new members and welcomes expressions of interest from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Fundraising

  • Community or Nonprofit Board Service

  • Legal

  • Human Resources

  • Board Governance

  • Finance or Accounting

 

Geographic representation across Haliburton County and prior board experience will be considered assets.

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We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about fundraising and committed to supporting a local registered charity serving the Haliburton County community. Individuals who are enthusiastic about community engagement, nonprofit governance, and building upon existing fundraising initiatives to advance our mission are encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

For more information/ or to express interest, please submit a resume, cover letter, and relevant credentials to:

Macy Thompson
Secretary, Walkabout Farm Board of Directors
macy@walkaboutfarmtra.com

A poster for board member recruitment

Please visit our forms page, to fill out the required documents. 
All volunteers are required to have a valid Vulnerable Sector Check.

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