Volunteer Nation: 3 Events Still in Need of Help This Weekend

We’re kicking off this week’s Volunteer Nation with a cool story from the Fair Hill International team in Maryland. Longtime volunteer John Bratton makes his home along one of the trails used for Fair Hill’s Foxcatcher Endurance competition. During a recent event, John laid out a “hospitality station” for horses and riders passing by in the night, complete with light to help them see their way. A true example of a kind soul, this one.

We’ve compiled some resources on volunteering with COVID-19 regulations in mind. We’ll reference this list each week in Volunteer Nation, so take a few moments to familiarize yourself with what’s new and different.

COVID-19 Resources for Eventers
Volunteers Adapt to the New Normal
Volunteers Weigh In on New COVID-19 Protocols

As always, you can earn merit points when you donate your time through the USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program. Registering to volunteer through EventingVolunteers.com makes it easy and seamless to both find a job and shift as well as learn what your role will entail.

Here’s a look at the volunteer positions still available for this weekend:

Event: Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event and Team Challenge
Dates: Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18
Address: 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, 40511
Positions Available: XC Crossing Guard, XC Jump Judge, Event Takedown – XC

Event: Hunt Club Farms H.T.
Dates: Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 17
Address: 294 Longmarsh rd, Berryville, VA, 22611
Positions Available: Event Prep – XC, XC Jump Judge, XC Starter, XC Steward, XC Warm-up, Parking Cars, Score Runner, SJ Warm-up

Event: Pine Hill Fall H.T.
Dates: Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 17
Address: 1720 Hwy 159 East, Bellville, TX, 77418
Positions Available: Event Prep – General, Greeter, XC Jump Judge, XC On Course Timer

And to close things out, a big thank you to all of our sport’s amazing volunteers. It’s great to see a five-star rider out giving back and participating in the sport from a different perspective!