Loving Long Ears LOVES Our Volunteers!
A special type of person, with heart, vision and the desire to do something good without expecting anything in return.” Volunteers are the heart of Loving Long Ears (LLE). Whether you simply enjoy helping others, have a love of donkeys or are talented in other ways, we have a place for you! Volunteering at Loving Long Ears is more than donating time and service – it’s about donating love, compassion, and a willingness to play an active role in making a healing difference in the lives of children, adults and our rescue donkeys. Simply put, we would not exist without the dedication, loyalty, and hard work of our Volunteers. There are many individual reasons why people volunteer at Loving Long Ears, but all provide the chance to join a thriving, nurturing community!
There Are Many Ways to Volunteer at Loving Long Ears!
The first step to becoming an individual volunteer is to attend one of our one-hour volunteer orientations, where you’ll learn about Loving Long Ears and the volunteer opportunities we offer. No donkey experience is required! Contact our office at 214-991-0797 or email lovinglongears@yahoo.com for more information.
Daily Barn Volunteering
Help feed the donkeys, clean paddocks, and fulfill a variety of other barn tasks. Barn Team volunteers commit to at least one weekly shift, Monday-Saturday (am and pm) shifts range from 1.5 to 2 hours in length. Daily barn volunteering / donkey is very physical, and we have a minimum age requirement of 16+ and the ability to pull 40 lbs. You will meet new friends and & The workout is more fun & rewarding than going to the gym!
Special Holiday Events
Loving Long Ears hosts special holiday events throughout the year, and we can use volunteers to help with greeting & checking guests in, raffle tables, snack stations, etc.
Office Support & Marketing
If helping at the barn isn’t your thing, we need your help with ongoing fundraising efforts, computer design work, creating special events, grant research and writing, photography and video, whatever your skills and interests, we need your expertise!
Donkey Assisted Therapists
The therapist is responsible for direct treatment of patients (primarily pediatric but also adult), with a wide range of diagnoses. This person will be responsible for the evaluation of the patient and the implementation of the therapy treatment plan utilizing equine movement as a treatment tool. The therapist will also be responsible for appropriate communication (verbal & written) with family members and staff members. The therapist will operate under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment and actions in assigned therapy treatment and patient matters. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to lovinglongears@yahoo.com. Your fees are covered by our clients.
Join our Loving Long Ears Volunteer Family!
