Volunteers

RANCH HANDS
Sienna Ranch’s Volunteer Program for Youth

Sunday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm

Ranch Hands gives youth, ages 10 to 16, an opportunity to experience the satisfaction and learning which comes from working on a small, family-owned ranch. Under the supervision of Sienna Ranch’s Animal Care and Education Coordinator, Savannah Beauregard, Ranch Hands will engage in weekly tasks such as:

Pen mucking

Hay moving

Fence mending

Animal exams

Occasional routine animal maintenance

Animal behavior observations

Special projects

Is Ranch Hands right for you??

For the twelve-week session consider yourself a rancher; rain or shine your animals need care. In the animal care business, there is no such thing as a lazy day; expect to work hard and get dirty. Working with animals on a ranch is not a light-weight job. If you are prepared to work hard, get a bit dirty and work as part of an awesome team... Apply to Ranch Hands!

Rain or Shine... at least an hour of your day will consist of mucking

Participation is mandatory... don’t let your fellow Ranch Hands do all the work

Tardiness is not OK... are you allowed to be late to school or work? I don’t think so.

Attendance is mandatory... two sick days or vacation days with PRIOR NOTICE through email or phone (attendance will be taken every Sunday, your attendance could affect your acceptance into later RH sessions)

Requirements:

Age 10-16 (at the time of the working interview, Day 1)

Application

Working interview (Day 1)

Must be available for duration of session (excluding holiday weekends)

Does not mind getting dirty

Hard worker (no slackers please!)

Takes direction well (follows the Ranch Hands Rules)

Team player!

RANCH HAND RULES:
1. RESPECT
    -Respect your fellow Ranch Hands
    -Respect your supervisor and any assistant supervisors
    -Respect the animals
2. KEEP GATES CLOSED
    -DO NOT enter any animal pens without permission
    -Always shut gates if you are the last to go through
    -Never keep open gates unattended
3. NO FEEDING
    -Do not feed the animals: they have special diets in certain quantities

Sessions

SESSION I: Oct. 23- Jan. 29 (skip Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
SESSION II: Mar. 4- June 3 (skip Apl. 8, May 13)

Involvement in the Ranch Hands program requires a commitment by the student for the duration of the session. Work days should only be missed for reasons of sickness or vacation. New Ranch Hands volunteers will receive a t-shirt at the beginning of each session. This program is designed for kids who like to work and don't mind getting dirty!

Application Timeline:

WED, Feb. 15- Application Deadline (Sorry, no late applicants will be accepted)
SUN, Feb. 19- Email sent informing applicant they have been chosen for an interview
SUN, Feb. 26- Working interview/Orientation *
WED, Feb. 29- Email sent informing applicant of final decisions
SUN, Mar. 4- 1st official Ranch Hands work day
To apply as a Ranch Hand for 2012, Session 2, click here
* February 26 will be an orientation meeting/working interview for interested Ranch Hands. If there are more than eight interested children who exhibit the desire and aptitude to participate in the Ranch Hands program, priority will be given to a) prior Ranch Hands, b) past participants in other Sienna Ranch programs.

We can accommodate a maximum of eight Ranch Hands per session.

** Previous Ranch Hands who worked under the supervision of Savannah will be given priority (taking into account previous attendance and work ethic). All applications will be considered, if applicants fulfill all requirements they will be eligible for a working interview. Number of interviews granted is dependent on the number of applicants for the session.**