For beginner barn volunteers.

Level 1 volunteer duties:

• Work with barn hands to maintain the barn and horses.
• Specific duties include filling water buckets, cleaning feed pans, sweeping and filling hay bags
• help with lesson support if needed

Please dress for the weather and especially in warmer months bring a water bottle and snacks

Public Transportation:

Subway: 

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

For beginner barn volunteers.

Level 1 volunteer duties:

• Work with barn hands to maintain the barn and horses.
• Specific duties include filling water buckets, cleaning feed pans, sweeping and filling hay bags
• helping with lesson support if needed

--Please dress for the weather, bring a water bottle and snacks--

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• May bring horses in and out of the arena
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, working with a group of side-walkers, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• Depending on the site, will bring horses in and out of the arena
• As necessary you may be asked to fulfill other important roles

Located near the corner of Caton Ave. and Coney Island Ave. in a gated area. Entrance is on the side across from the Kensington Dog Run. Limited street parking.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Located near the corner of Caton Avenue and Cony Island Avenue, in a gated area. Entrance is on the side across from the Kensington Dog Run. Limited street parking.

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• May bring horses in and out of the arena
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking)
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*For new volunteers ages 13-15.

**A parent/guardian must stay on site for this shift

Duties and expectations of supporting lessons:

• Help prepare riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the class and provide physical support as necessary (also known as side-walking)
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
•  *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Duties and expectations of barn work:

• Work with barn hands to maintain the barn and horses.
• Specific duties include filling water buckets, cleaning feed pans, sweeping and filling hay bags
• helping with lesson support if needed

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

This is a hands-on workshop, including live demonstrations of the proper technique of lead- walking, 

taught by GallopNYC staff. Develop your volunteer skills through hands-on experience outside of lessons, with the guided feedback of a professional. 

GallopNYC puts a great amount of time and energy into the care of our horses and we teach our 

community to communicate with horses through body language to avoid the common mistakes of pulling 

on the horse's head, invading their headspace, and misleading communication.

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

This is a hands-on workshop, including live demonstrations of the proper technique of lead- walking, 

taught by GallopNYC staff. Develop your volunteer skills through hands-on experience outside of lessons, with the guided feedback of a professional. 

GallopNYC puts a great amount of time and energy into the care of our horses and we teach our 

community to communicate with horses through body language to avoid the common mistakes of pulling 

on the horse's head, invading their headspace, and misleading communication.

Subway and walking directions from the A train:  

take the A train (Far Rockaway-Mott Ave) to the 88th street station. Walk South on 88th street until you reach Arion street, where you will take a LEFT. After a block and a half, you will take a RIGHT onto the pedestrian overpass. This is the safest way to cross the Conduit. After you come across the overpass, you will see the area where we turn out the horses (a grassy triangle) and you’ll be near 88th street and the South Conduit. Walk west along 149th Ave looking for the pedestrian entrance signs. The entrance is on the RIGHT, just before the start of the homes. Sign - Look for Gallop NYC sign a car length from sidewalk. Open the gate with the latch inside and just walk in. Pedestrian walking map from 88th street stop on the A train —> https://goo.gl/maps/bJ1sxKG6mbJ2

Driving directions: In order to drive into the property, you’ll have to be going East on Linden Blvd (towards Conduit Blvd). After you pass the Lindenwood Diner on your right, and a big shopping center on your left, just after the 79th St intersection, you’ll begin to see white fence on your right. The entrance to GallopNYC Lindenwood is on your right, just before the intersection of Linden and Conduit. Come through the main gate and drive into the property. At the end of the driveway you can turn left to park near the barn, or turn right and park on the west side of the property. 

*Google maps is the preferred app for directions. Here is a link to the Lindenwood location in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TLkLyCPzzVn

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• May bring horses in and out of the arena
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Located near the corner of Caton Ave. and Coney Island Ave. in a gated area. Entrance is on the side across from the Kensington Dog Run. Limited street parking.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Located near the corner of Caton Ave. and Coney Island Ave. in a gated area. Entrance is on the side across from the Kensington Dog Run. Limited street parking.

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions 
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*Lead-walkers must be approved by staff to sign up for this shift

Duties and expectations:

• Lead horses during hippotherapy sessions, keeping the primary focus on your assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with the team. 
• Execute directions of the instructor during hippotherapy sessions
• Fulfill other important roles as needed

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.

*This is a beginner level volunteer opportunity.*

Duties and expectations:

• Prepare arena and riders for lessons 
• Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting 
• Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the lesson and provide physical support as necessary (also called "side-walking")
• Prompt the rider to follow directions given by the instructor
• Assist with groundwork and various games/activities
• Help with equipment set up and clean up
• Fulfill other important roles as needed
• *Please note that this role will require close contact with riders.

Take the E, R, or F train to Forest Hills – 71 Ave and exit the subway at 71st & Queens Blvd., at the SW corner. *It will be a short walk to the Q23 bus, FOREST HILLS UNION TPK via 108 ST. Take the bus to 71 Ave./Metropolitan Ave.

Walk about 5 mins to GallopNYC Forest Hills.(If you want to skip the bus and walk from the Subway, it’s about a 20 minute walk). *Google maps is the preferred app for directions.