Volunteer Nation: Trade Your Beach Day for Some Service to Your Sport

Beach day, indeed! Well, minus the fog at Stable View the other weekend. Honestly though, I’d prefer fence judging over hanging out at the beach any day. There might still be a risk of sun burn if you don’t get a nice shady fence to look after, but it’s much more socially acceptable to wear long sleeves and pants and you (probably) won’t get sand in weird places.

There are three events this weekend that are still in need of volunteers, with fence judging and a bunch of other jobs still available. Sign up and pitch in!

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.

Event: The Fork at Tryon 2021
Dates: Thursday, April 1st through Sunday, April 4th
Address:25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC
Positions Available: Vet Scribe, Dressage Warm Up, Dressage In Gate Steward, Dressage Score Runner, Dressage Scribe, XC Crossing Guard, XC Finish Timer, XC Jump Judge, XC Jump Videographer, SJ Scorers, SJ Warm Up

Event: Pine Hill Spring Horse Trials
Dates: Saturday, April 3rd
Address: 1720 Hwy 159 East, Bellville, TX
Positions Available: Dressage Warm Up, XC Crossing Guard, XC Jump Judge, Event Takedown – XC