"My friends don’t understand it: How could someone my age actually enjoy working, when making my bed is a struggle? What could possess me to voluntarily give up countless hours of ‘hanging-out’ time for the sake of a clean stall? Being a volunteer is anything but glamorous; there are stalls to clean, horses to groom, and Lord knows that many times, the weather doesn’t cooperate. Summer nights are hot, and summer days even hotter; not the ideal temperature for shoveling shavings nor for wheel-barreling sand from ring to ring. But nevertheless, volunteering at the SPCA is perhaps the best thing I have ever done for myself not to mention, it is the only whole hearted act that this self-centered teen has done for others." More from Mikaela

We would like to invite you to become a volunteer of the South Florida SPCA. It's an incredibly rewarding experience to work with our rescued horses. You'll spend quality hands-on time with horses that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. This hands on experience is healing for both you and the horse. It's an incredibly relaxing experience that takes you away from the hustle bustle of our busy South Florida lives.

Becoming a volunteer is an easy process that is open to SPCA members. Don't worry, it's easy and affordable to join the South Florida SPCA and your membership donation goes directly to the horses! In additon to joining, you'll need to attend a 2 hour orientation that is both enjoyable and informative.  The membership doantion schedule is listed below. Orientation classes are held the first Saturday & Sunday of each month.  The first class begins March 3, 2007.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA S.P.C.A.

1.  Become a member of the South Florida SPCA -  Membership LINK 2. Register LINK -  Register for  an Orientation class- After clicking the 'register' LINK , you will be given two choices. "Volunteer Orientation/Safety Class - Horse Care - Saturday" and "Volunteer Orientation/Safety Class - Horse Care - Sunday." Select one of the two choices. The system will then give you a complete description of the class and then give you an option at the bottom of the page, " I would like to volunteer for this organization ". Click this option and the system will prompt you for your information. 3. Read and be familiar with all of the horse safety publications listed on the left side of this page before attending the orientation. 4. After you have become a member, registered and attended an orientation class, you will be eligible to volunteer .

Signing up for Horse Care and Other Opportunities - Once you have completed the orientation/safety class,  please go to myvolunteerpage.com and sign up for "Horse care" and other volunteer opportunities by clicking 'volunteer opportunities' on the left.  This is our system for matching volunteers with the available positions. Sign-up for the day that you want. Make sure to follow the steps below. YOU MUST CONFIRM your assignment IMMEDIATELY.  This is all done on myvolunteerpage.com . We will email you the information needed to access the "Approved Volunteer Area" link below which will contains the address, a map and directions to our rescue facility.

All volunteers are required to sign a release form before starting any volunteer work.
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We limit the number of volunteers to 7 per day.
This gives everyone the opportunity  to have quality time with the horses.

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