We Need Volunteers!

There are only three part time paid positions within USERL. Otherwise, the organization is completely run and sustained by volunteer efforts. Equine investigations, seizures, care, and fundraising could not happen, and USERL would not exist, without community support and dedication. With your help, we can put an end to equine negligence and abuse.

Who can volunteer for USERL?

There is a volunteer opportunity for everyone at USERL. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during volunteer activities, but are encouraged to participate. Everyone must sign a waiver prior to volunteering. Horse experience is recommended, but not required.

What do USERL volunteers do?

Barn Help- Mucking, feeding, and grooming are often necessary at USERL quarantine and foster farms.

Information Booths- Here volunteers answer questions, sell merchandise, collect donations, and educate the community about USERL efforts.

Fundraising Activities- This includes participating in concession booths, fun shows, trail rides, benefit dinners, auctions, yard sales, and selling raffle tickets to name just a few.

Office Work- This includes data entry, mailings, phone calls, printing, web searches, and graphic art, for example.

Manage and Coordinate Other Volunteers- There is always the need for volunteers to take on leadership roles.

Facility Checks – Prior to horses being fostered or adopted, and annually after approval, volunteers review and report on USERL equine facilities.

Investigations/Seizures- USERL offers a bi-annual National Investigations course to train volunteers, animal control, and law enforcement in the how and why of equine investigation.

Transportation- Transporting equine is necessary when they first come to USERL and when they need to be moved from one foster home to another.

Marketing- There are often USERL flyers to be posted or handed out at various locations in your area.