Ways to Get Involved

Our scheduled workdays are a great way to roll up your sleeves and contribute directly to the care and maintenance of the Ranch property. Most tasks are outdoors and vary by season and need.

Typical Ranch Workday Tasks:

• Maintaining horse pasture fencing
• Burning or clearing fallen branches and debris
• Cleaning and restoring outdoor picnic tables
• General grounds maintenance and beautification
• Workday volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring gloves if possible.

We host various special events throughout the year—from Discovery Days to on-site fundraisers—and need helping hands to make these moments successful and welcoming for guests.

Special Event Tasks May Include:

• Assisting with guest check-in and welcome
• Helping with event set-up and tear-down
• Grooming and preparing horses to meet visitors
• Supporting event activities (serving, raffle tables, clean-up, etc.)

No horse experience is necessary—we’ll guide you!

🐴 Volunteer at the 8th Annual Boots & BBQ Fall Gala!

Be Part of the Mission—Help Make the Night a Success

Runnin’ Free Ranch’s Fall Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need amazing volunteers to help make it all happen! This exciting event supports our trauma-focused equine-assisted counseling services for veterans, at-risk youth, individuals with special needs, and their families.

💫 Volunteer Opportunities:

Guest Check-In & Welcome Team

• Greet guests with a smile as they arrive
• Check guests in using our registration list
• Direct guests to the auction registration area and their reserved tables

Auction Registration Assistance

• Help guests register online for silent and live auction bidding via their mobile devices
• Answer questions and assist with technical support to ensure a smooth mobile bidding experience

Buffet Line Servers

• Serve guests at the buffet line with hospitality and efficiency
• Keep food flowing smoothly and maintain cleanliness at the serving station

Live Auction Support Crew

• Bid Spotters: Identify and confirm bidders during the live auction
• Auction Runners: Help communicate winning bids and deliver items or paperwork as needed
• Documentation Helpers: Ensure that winner information is collected and recorded accurately for checkout

Flexible "Floaters"

Be ready to jump in where needed—whether helping with silent auction tables, raffle sales, or event flow support

🎯 What You’ll Need:

• A positive attitude and heart to serve
• Ability to be on your feet and interact with guests
• A quick training and instructions will be provided before the event

Your time and energy make a difference! Come be a part of something impactful, fun, and full of purpose at the Fall Gala.