Volunteer Nation: 5 Events in Need of Helping Hands This Weekend

EN <3 Volunteers, too! And Old Bay Seasoning. Mmmm. Photo courtesy of Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm.

If you’re out and about volunteering this weekend, be sure to pack up some blankets and foot warmers! It seems that many areas have skipped fall and hurtled straight into winter, so it’s important for our volunteers to stay safe and warm. We may just be getting started with the colder weather, but there are still plenty of events coming down the pipe that need our support. Don’t forget, you can plan ahead and seek out events close to you by checking EventingVolunteers.com. Not every event uses EventingVolunteers.com, so if you don’t see your local event be sure to check their social media pages and websites to find out more about volunteering opportunities.

In advance of the Ocala Jockey Club International, happening November 14-17, there is also a need for volunteers before the event begins. You can sign up for more information here and learn more about what positions are available here.

Here’s a rundown of what events need volunteers this weekend:

Event: Texas Rose Fall Horse Trials
Date(s) volunteers needed: Saturday, November 9 through Sunday, November 10
Address: 14078 State Highway 110 N, Tyler, TX, 75704
Positions available: XC Jump Judges

Event: Majestic Oaks Recognized Horse Trials
Date(s) volunteers needed: Today through Sunday, November 10
Address: 17500 N US Highway 441, Reddick, FL, 32686
Positions available: SJ Jump Crew

Event: Full Moon Farm Fall Horse Trials
Date(s) volunteers needed: Sunday, November 10
Address: 4326 Louisville Rd, Finksburg, MD, 21048-2723
Positions available: XC Jump Judges, SJ Jump Crew

Event: Waredaca Purina Checkerboard Fall Challenge – Challenge Finale
Date(s) volunteers needed: Saturday, November 9
Address: 4015 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville, MD, 20882
Positions available: XC Jump Judges, XC Starter, Parking Steward, SJ Scribe

Event: Waredaca Purina Checkerboard Fall Challenge – Challenge Finale
Date(s) volunteers needed: Today through Sunday, November 10
Address: 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford, NC, 28376
Positions available: XC Steward, Crossing Guard, XC Finish Timer, XC Jump Judge, XC Score Runner, Dressage Score Runner, Dressage Steward, Hospitality Steward, SJ Jump Crew, XC Finish Timer