Volunteers needed at Ironstone Farm

Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA, which utilizes the dynamic power of horseback riding to provide therapeutic benefits to children and adults with special needs, is seeking volunteers Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer shifts are typically 2 hours long, once a week.

Ironstone Farm has heated, indoor facilities, as part of its scenic 19-acre farm, which allows therapy to take place all year long. Without the generous help of about 200 volunteers each week, Ironstone could not provide its unique programs to its clients.

Volunteers can start as young as 13 years old. Committed high school volunteers may apply to become “working students,” which allows for increased time with the horses. Some adult volunteers so enjoy their experience that they have earned presidential recognition for donating over 4,000 hours to the Andover nonprofit.

No prior experience is necessary to volunteer, and new volunteers first complete a Volunteer Workshop to make them familiar with leading and walking beside horses.

Visit http://ironstonefarm.org/volunteer/ or call 978-475-4056 for more information.

You may also fill out a Volunteer Packet and return to Kay Milligan, Volunteer Coordinator, at 450 Lowell St, Andover, MA 01810.

Please consider donating your time to our Andover nonprofit located on Route 133, between Interstates 93 and 495.