Volunteering at Open My World

Like all non-profits, Open My World relies on community support from many sources. Hundreds of volunteer hours are needed. What makes volunteering at Open My World unique is that you don’t have to be a “horse person”, you don’t have to “love” animals. Open My World has something for the young and old, anyone who likes the outdoors. Volunteering at Open My World can be a family event! Last year, during the Disney “Give A Day – Get A Disney Day” volunteer program, over 180 volunteers including, children, parents and grandparents spent a day at Open My World. The youngest to volunteer was 5 and the oldest was 68 years old!

Having the sensory trail we need help in maintaining and adding figurines, or bridges to the trails. Having a petting zoo, we need tree trimmers, painters, fence builders and small animal handlers. We also have 2 ponds that some times need tender loving care.

For those who do want to work with the horses and students many volunteers are needed in order to maintain the level of safety required by N.A.R.H.A. Volunteers who wish to work directly with special needs students must be at least 14 years old and receive training prior to working with clients.

Volunteers who work directly with horses and students are known as sidewalkers or horse leaders.

*If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at Open my World, please email OMW.Volunteer@gmail.com:

Some of the times volunteers are needed are as follows:

Mondays 3:15 - 5:30pm
Tuesdays 12:30 -6:00pm
Wednesdays 3:15 -6:00pm
Thursdays 1:15 -2:15pm and 4:30 -6:00pm
Fridays 2:00 -3:00pm
Saturdays 8:30am - 5pm