Will you join us?
We depend on individuals, families, clubs, groups, and businesses as volunteers in order to continue providing classes at no charge to our participants.
YOU can make a lifelong difference in the life of someone with special needs by volunteering at The Right Path!
Check Out Our Volunteer Crews!
Class Crew
Class Crew
Time Commitment: 1+ hours per week for one semester
Requirements: pass a background check, an initial assessment, and attend training
Side-Walker
Engage the rider in the activities, keep them balanced, and cue them to steer the horse.
Leader
Lead the horse, provide steering aid, and follow the instructor’s lesson plan.
Education
Lead or assist in teaching kids in a classroom about horses.
Ground
Lead or assist kids and a horse on the ground. Teaching kids the basics of horsemanship.
Community Crew
Community Crew
Time Commitment: varies by project and need
Requirements: pass a background check and an initial assessment
Events
Run a station, take pictures, or help with set-up and tear-down on event days.
Newsletters
Help us package and label our quarterly printed newsletters.
Booster Club
Promote our events and fundraisers in your local community.
Planning Committee
Work with our staff to plan events and fundraisers.
Corral Crew
Corral Crew
Time Commitment: varies by project and need
Requirements: pass a background check and an initial assessment
Feeding & Mucking
Come to the barn in the morning to help feed the herd and muck the stalls.
Conditioning
Keep the herd in top shape with regular ground and riding exercises.
Health & Maintenance
Assist our herd manager with ferrier, dentist, or vet visits.
Horse Handler
Use your horsemanship skills in advanced classes, travel, and events.
Caretaker Crew
Caretaker Crew
Time Commitment: varies by project and need
Requirements: pass a a background check, an initial assessment, and attend training
Landscaping
Mowing, maintaining the Extreme Course, and weed control.
Construction
Building projects, welding, tractor work, roofing, and carpentry.
Maintenance
Painting, equipment upkeep, repairs, fencing, and rodent control.
Hay Hauling
Gathering and stacking bales twice a summer after a field cutting.
Other Opportunities
Do you have another skill you want to use to serve?
Barn and Office Help: cleaning (office, kitchen, bathrooms, stalls, etc.), organizing, computer work…you name it, and we will find a place for you!
Photographer/Videographer: take pictures and videos during classes or events. This isn’t a regularly scheduled position, so feel free to do it when you can!
Volunteer Resources
We host a volunteer training every spring and fall before the semesters start. We will also do additional training for other positions throughout the year as needed.
Call (918) 352-4110 or email volunteer@therightpathok.org today for more information or to apply. Also, join our volunteer community group on Facebook!
Current and past volunteers, whether you are a weekly volunteer or you have helped out just one day, we want your feedback. Fill out this survey to share your story!
Volunteer/Service Credit Hours
Student volunteers enrolled at Central Tech can get academic and volunteer credit in certain courses requiring hands-on experience or credit.
We can also sign off on community service hours completed on the property. Call the office to apply and set up a time.