Contact Autumn Zick at azicktec@gmail.com or (269) 429-0671 if you are interested in any of these positions.
Pony Express EditorThis volunteer position requires:
Ability to compile and edit information for the Pony Express, TEC’s internal newsletter. This is a monthly and occasionally bimonthly communication tool that is sent to rider’s, their families and volunteers. Ability to use computer programs and the ability to send newsletter via email
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to design the newsletter to maintain reader’s interest
The ability to work without direct supervision
Coordinate with another TEC volunteer to mail copies to those without email
Maintain the data base for the TEC Roster and TEC Connection
This position is done from home and the hours are flexible providing deadlines are met.
Writing for the TEC Connections Newsletter and Other Press Releases
This position requires:
Excellent written communication skills
The ability to work with other members of the Newsletter team and Chairperson of the PR Committee
The ability to meet deadlines
The TEC Connection is published twice a year and press releases are done at least 2 weeks before the start of a riding session and on an as needed basis.
THIS POSITION CAN BE DONE BY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE
Horse Spa Day Coordinator
This position requires:
Excellent horse handling skills
Friendly outgoing attitude to work with other fellow volunteers
Duties include:
Organizing Horse Spa Days to be held several times a year
Overseeing the Spa Day
Coordinating with Barn Manager who is in charge of the horses
Time required is flexible but person must be able to meet deadlines and work without direct supervision. The Spa Days are approximately 2-3 times a year with one in before the Spring Session, one in the Summer, and one in the Fall. Each one last 2-4 hours depending on the number of Volunteers available to help and the amount of work to be done.
TEC Info/Public Relations Booth
This position requires:
The ability to meet deadlines and work without direct supervision.
Have a working knowledge of TEC, it's history, current programs and be able to answer the general public's questions about TEC. TEC will train.
Work with the other TEC members especially the PR Committee to see that the materials and display is up to date and is a good representation of TEC.
Duties include:
Getting the booth to the location for display or assigning someone.
Being a representative for TEC at the event the booth is located at, or assigning someone.
Making arrangements for the booth to be removed from the location.
Coordinating with other TEC members to have materials prepared (such as information for upcoming volunteer training sessions) and have more printed if necessary.
Make sure booth notebook is up to date with most current TEC information. For example: Testimonials, budget, job descriptions etc.
Update pictures for the display, signs, and power point.
Time required is somewhat flexible in terms of getting the booth ready.
TEC will train.
This could be a shared position.
This is an important position as it is someone’s first impression of TEC.
Post Flyers
Approximately 6 times a year, several volunteers needed to post flyers in their community. Such places as post offices, grocery stores, drug stores, farm stores, churches etc. Flyers are posted before the start of each riding session and before special events.
Help with Mailings
Help with mailing the TEC Connections (TEC's newsletter).
Fold, apply mailing label and stickers to seal the newsletter.
Approximate time several hours twice a year with the work done from your home.
TEC’s “Walmart Greeters”
This volunteer position requires:
A friendly outgoing personality to greet people that come to TEC.
Duties include:
Greeting visitors before each riding lesson. This can be done by multiple Volunteers.
Inform Volunteers, Rider’s and their families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and other TEC news.
Conduct and collect Rider and Volunteer surveys at the end of each session.
Work in conjunction with TEC Riding Instructors so all involved have a positive experience
Answer Rider and Volunteer questions.
Greet visitors to TEC for special events and fundraisers.
TEC will train, but must have reliable transportation
Rider Coordinator
This volunteer position requires:
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work without direct supervision
Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
Work in conjunction with riding Instructors, other TEC staff, Riders and their families
Being respectful of confidential information
Access to a computer and ability to email etc.
Ability to make phone calls to people throughout TEC's service area of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties.
Responsibilities include:
Contacting new Riders that have indicated an interest in TEC
Getting application forms to new Riders
Reviewing new Rider application forms to assure they are complete, name tag made and file made for Rider.
Renewing existing Riders' paperwork on an annual basis
Contact current/former Riders about riding in next session and maintaining a list of potential Riders for upcoming sessions. (ex: some Riders are unable to ride during the winter, and would like to be informed when the sign-up begins for the Spring/Summer sessions)
Review Rider surveys at the end of a session.
Attend program meetings. Program meetings are held before each riding session.
Maintain Rider list on Roster.
Majority of this position can be done via the phone and on the computer. Some time will need to be spent at the barn in the TEC office. Most of the activity will occur at the beginning and end of a 6-8 week session. Approximately 3 hours a week during that time.
Equipment Coordinator
This volunteer position requires:
Knowledge of English and Western Tack.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Work in conjunction with TEC staff, Instructors and Volunteers
The Riding Equipment Coordinator is responsible for:
Organizing and maintaining: tack, saddle pads, horse blankets, brushes, and items used for riding lessons.
Inventory items in tack rooms.
With TEC staff determine what items to keep or sell.
Research items TEC wishes to acquire for best price, quality etc.
Work with Volunteers to sell equipment TEC cannot use.
The hours are flexible and will vary, but are approximately 1 hour per week.