Information for Little Bits Volunteers

Are You Interested in Volunteering?

Complete our Online Volunteer Application or contact the Volunteer Coordinator about any areas that may interest you. Due to insurance regulations and Gaming rules age restrictions are in place for some volunteer positions. You can also Download the Volunteer Application Form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are the backbone of Little Bits. There are certain areas that may interest you more than others. We want your experience with Little Bits to be an enjoyable one, we try to match your interests and needs to a job that best suits you.

Becoming a Volunteer

Volunteers are an integral part of the program at Little Bits. They are indeed the backbone of the organization.

Any person 14 years and over can volunteer; previous experience is not needed. The only requirement is the wish to help others achieve their goals. All volunteers are encouraged to participate in an orientation session before working in the program. Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis throughout the academic year. Their duties are primarily handling the horses and side-walking with the riders. They may also participate in grooming and tacking the horses and fundraising and promotion activities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Petra Schultz.

Some of the many important functions performed by our volunteers include:

• Lessons:
  This is the main are in which we require volunteers. Volunteers are required for grooming horses before and after lessons and leading and side-walking during the lessons. Commitment is approximately 2 - 4 hours per week.
• Committees:
  We have a number of committees that require volunteers including Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, Riding Committee, Strategic Planning Committeeand Governance Committee.  Complete Terms of Reference for each committee are available by contacting us at 780-476-1233. 
• Casino:
  Every eighteen months we run a casino. This takes a minimum number of volunteers over a two day period. Shifts are 4 - 6 hours long. The work is easy and the money earned for Little Bits is awesome!
• Fundraisers:
  These are fundraisers that Little Bits may be involved in throughout the year. Examples of past events are: The Bits and Bites Breakfast, Daisy Days, Alberta Reined Cow Horse event, The Canadian Rodeo Finals, etc.

Our Committment to our Volunteers

As an organization committed to our volunteers, Little Bits will:

• Provide training and supervision to help you feel comfortable in your new role.
• Provide a safe, secure and supportive environment that will make your time with Little Bits truly worth while.
• Help you attain your goals and objectives as a Little Bits volunteer.
• Keep you up to date on rider cancellations or any other event that could affect your volunteer work.
• Recognize your value to this organization.
• Recognize and work around your busy schedule.