Volunteer

What can a volunteer expect?

With 30–40 horses in our care, volunteers are the heart of Rising Starr. Every day, you help make rescue and second chances possible—caring for horses through hands-on barn work like mucking stalls, filling water buckets, grooming, turnout, paddock maintenance, blanketing, and more. As you work, you’ll build meaningful connections and gain a deeper understanding of each horse’s unique needs, healing, and journey toward a forever home.

How you'll help

Your time is one of the most powerful gifts you can give. By volunteering, you become part of each horse’s journey from rescue to renewal—helping create a safe, calm, and loving environment where healing can begin.

✅ Muck stalls and maintain clean, comfortable living spaces

✅ Clean and refill water buckets

✅ Feed horses and assist with daily care

✅ Groom horses and provide gentle, hands-on attention

✅ Blanket horses as needed for comfort and safety

✅ Pick paddocks and keep outdoor spaces safe

✅ Keep barn aisles tidy, organized, and hazard-free

✅ Assist staff with daily turn-out and turn-in

✅ Spend quiet time with horses, helping build trust and confidence!

✅ And so much more, every task truly matters!

Sign Up to Volunteer:

First name

Last name

Phone Number

Address

Age

Parent/Guardian Name (if under 18):

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Briefly, what experience do you have caring for and working with horses?

Any allergies or medical background that we should be aware of?

Note: Children ages of 5 through 12 must be accompanied by a parent volunteer. I/We __________, parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of_______________________ (self/child), by enrolling myself or my/our child in RSHR Corp. Volunteer Program, certify that I/we a

Statute of Limitations Conn. Gen.Stat.s52-577p (1994):

Assumption of risk by person engaged in recreational equestrian activities, when each person engaged in recreational equestrian activities shall assume the risk and legal responsibility for any injury to his person or property arising out of the hazards inherent in equestrian sports, unless the injury was proximately caused by the negligence of the person providing the horse or horses to the individual engaged in recreational equestrian activities or the failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity by the person providing the horse or horses or his agents or employees.

I/We hereby release RSHR Corp. and any staff members affiliated with RSHR Corp. from any responsibility for any occurrence which may result in injury, death, or other damages. I/We further state that I/we are of lawful age and competence to sign this affirmation and release, and that by signing I/we understand the terms therein.

I/We assume all responsibility for (my/child's) ___________ physical fitness and capabilities to perform under normal conditions of the RSHR Corp. Volunteer Program.

In witness whereof I/we have executed this affirmation and release on this _____day.

My Signature

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Parent or Guardian Signature(s) (under 18)

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Photo Release:

I give permission for RSHR to use photos including my son/daughter named above for the webpage or other publicity that may involve photos such as the RSHR newsletter, flyers, brochures etc. At no time will RSHR use photos on the Internet except for the Farm webpage, Instagram, and Facebook.

Photo Release Signature as approval: (Parent or Guardian, sign here)

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ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST WEAR CLOSE-TOED SHOES OR BOOTS

We ask that you provide 24 hours’ notice for any time that will be missed so that we may plan accordingly.

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Can’t Volunteer? Make a Donation.

Not everyone can give their time—but everyone can make a difference. Your donation helps Rising Starr Horse Rescue save lives and provide rescued horses with the care they need to heal.

Donations support urgent veterinary care, feed, and essential supplies. Veterinary expenses are our greatest cost, as many horses arrive needing immediate medical attention.

Every dollar counts, and every gift matters.

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