| Volunteer Opportunities |
Descriptions |
| CDS-EB Educational Clinics |
Volunteer for the set up/tear down and coordination |
| CDS-EB Celebration Dinner |
Volunteer for the set up/tear down and coordination |
| CDS-EB 20% Off Shopping Spree |
Volunteer for the set up/tear down and coordination |
| Show Volunteer Positions |
Descriptions |
| SHOW SETUP** |
You will typically set-up the event site the day before the activity.
You will help set up the dressage riding arenas, tents and/or trailers,
and other general activities. You DO NOT have to be strong to help - many
hands make light work! |
| SHOW TAKE DOWN** |
You are very important in the success of the event. You will help take
down the arena, jumps, and tents at the end of the event, clean-up around
the site, and ensure we are invited back to the location. Again, you DO
NOT need to be strong to help, just a positive attitude. |
| SCRIBE |
Experience necessary. You will be the judges "right-hand"
person during a show. You will sit with the judge and write down comments
the judge makes for each movement during a dressage test. You should have
good penmanship and be able to write quickly. This is a very exciting
and educational job since you get to hear first hand what the judge is
looking for in a horse and rider. |
| SCORE RUNNER |
Bring dressage tests from judges booth to the show office for scoring
and post final scores on the show board. |
| SHOW ANNOUNCER |
Keeps show on Schedule. Experience necessary |
| RING STEWARD/GATE KEEPER |
Supervise rings & warm up areas: You will be in charge of keeping
the show or clinic running on time. You will be giving a list of competitors
names with their numbers and ride-times. You will typically stand in the
vicinity of the warm-up arena in order to let exhibitors know when they
will be going in the ring and whom they follow. You will need to wear
a watch. |
| SHOW CONCIERGE |
During shows, you will assists competitors prior to entering show ring,
give the exhibitor their competition packet, which consists of a number,
ride-times, and other goodies. Don't forget that smiles are contagious. |
| TRAILER PARKING SUPERVISOR** |
Coordinates trailer and car parking. You will be in charge of directing
traffic to the designated parking area and keeping the access for trucks
and trailers clear from one another. You will want to wear good shoes.
Starts Early. |
| ASSISTANT TO JUDGE |
Makes sure judges needs are met |
| ASSISTANT TO SHOW SECRETARY/SCORER |
Assist with scoring, check in competitors and show office work. You
will help score tests for each individual rider during a competition and
put the scores in ascending order to pin a class. You should possess basic
math skills and be comfortable using a calculator. You will also post
scores after they have been tallied. |
**VERY CRITICAL TO OUR SHOW
– WE NEED YOUR HELP! |
We are in need of volunteers for many other positions, PLEASE
CALL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP.