join our team of dedicated volunteers
Volunteer
Our volunteers are the heart of After The Homestretch AZ. We have a dedicated team who keep our ranch operating. Their love for the horses and our mission is invaluable. Join us!
Daily Horse Care Chores
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Nibble nets are filled with 2 to 3 flakes of hay
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Pellets and supplement buckets are prepared for each horse based on their own specific nutritional needs
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Water tanks are cleaned and filled
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Stalls are mucked
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Two Shifts Each Day
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7:30 AM and 3:30 PM
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365 Days A Year – Rain or Shine
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​Shifts usually take 2 to 3 hours to complete. Training will be provided. No horse experience needed.
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​Volunteers must commit to at least one shift per week.
IMPORTANT: We need reliable and committed volunteers to show up on time and to notify us in advance if they cannot make it for their shift. The horses and your other shift members are relying on you!
Turnouts
We love to give our horses time to stretch their legs in the arena but walking them to/from can often be challenging, depending on the horse. We rely on experienced handlers, and select Volunteers who are familiar with horse care procedures.
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If you are comfortable walking a horse, please email us so we can pair you up with a horse or two to turn out as part of your shift duties. This will help us keep up with regular turnouts for our horses.
Facilities Maintenance
The ranch requires routine upkeep and maintenance including weed control, fence repairs, barn repairs, arena repairs, etc. We need volunteers who can run a tractor, weld, and make repairs as needed.
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Fundraising & Special Events
Fundraising and Special events are vital to the success of ATHA. We are 100% volunteer run so we rely on donations, fundraising and grants to take care of our herd. We need volunteers who are willing to help us plan and execute fundraising and special events through the year.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Below are the first steps to becoming a volunteer at After The Homestretch-Arizona:
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Email the completed Volunteer Forms and Liability Release to: volunteer@afterthehomestretchaz.org and request an appointment.
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After reviewing your forms, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to set up an appointment to meet at the ranch. At this time, you will learn more about the rescue, meet the horses and ask any questions you might have.
Directions:
After The Homestretch-Arizona
1328 E. Maddock Road
Phoenix, AZ 85086
NOTE: Google Maps does not recognize the correct driving directions to our Ranch. Perhaps it’s because we are at the end of a Dead End dirt road. This Google Map is provided for reference but please use the driving directions shown in below:
Take Carefree Highway to the traffic light at 16th Street. Turn NORTH on 16th Street. Keep going north past the 4-way stop at E. Cloud Rd. Turn LEFT (west) on Maddock Road. It is a Dead End dirt road. Take Maddock to the end where you’ll see a Private Property sign. That’s us! Open the barrier gate, come on in and please close the gate behind you. Veer to the right before the horse stalls and park in the open dirt area.
Visiting the Ranch without an appointment is strictly prohibited for your safety and the safety of the horses.​ To schedule an appointment, email inquirires@afterthehomestretchaz.org.