Volunteer with NWDA!
Volunteers make our world go 'round! Contact us if you would like to pitch in. There's a place for everyone!
New Volunteer Requirement for NWDA Year-End Awards!
We Need YOU!
Please note that as of 2024, NWDA members will be required to volunteer four hours each calendar year in order to be considered eligible for NWDA Year-End Awards. To fulfill your volunteer requirement, you may volunteer at an NWDA show or at an NWDA event such as the banquet, spring cleanup, or the Northland Horse Fair. If you find yourself short on time, a family member or friend may complete your annual volunteer requirement on your behalf. If for any reason you are unable to complete your volunteer shift, you are required to find someone to fill your position. Please notify the volunteer coordinator (Kjerstin Anderson) as soon as possible if you find yourself unable to commit to your shift. When volunteering at shows or other events, please record your hours on the sheets provided in the show office, or email the volunteer coordinator with the name of the event and the number of hours you volunteered so that they may be recorded. As we near the show season, a volunteer sign-up will be shared so members may sign up for shifts.
Volunteer Credits
Members will still earn credits when volunteering at NWDA shows, so it is possible to complete the required hours while also earning credits. Volunteers earn $10/hour in credits, and as an extra incentive, scribes earn $15/hour in credits. You also get lunch while volunteering at the shows! Credits may be redeemed for class fees at future NWDA shows (schooling or recognized), or at NWDA-sponsored educational events. To redeem show credits, sign up and pay for your classes as you normally would when completing registration. At the show, you may request a refund check from NWDA by visiting the show office. Show credits expire two years after the date on which they were earned.
Please note that as of 2024, NWDA members will be required to volunteer four hours each calendar year in order to be considered eligible for NWDA Year-End Awards. To fulfill your volunteer requirement, you may volunteer at an NWDA show or at an NWDA event such as the banquet, spring cleanup, or the Northland Horse Fair. If you find yourself short on time, a family member or friend may complete your annual volunteer requirement on your behalf. If for any reason you are unable to complete your volunteer shift, you are required to find someone to fill your position. Please notify the volunteer coordinator (Kjerstin Anderson) as soon as possible if you find yourself unable to commit to your shift. When volunteering at shows or other events, please record your hours on the sheets provided in the show office, or email the volunteer coordinator with the name of the event and the number of hours you volunteered so that they may be recorded. As we near the show season, a volunteer sign-up will be shared so members may sign up for shifts.
Volunteer Credits
Members will still earn credits when volunteering at NWDA shows, so it is possible to complete the required hours while also earning credits. Volunteers earn $10/hour in credits, and as an extra incentive, scribes earn $15/hour in credits. You also get lunch while volunteering at the shows! Credits may be redeemed for class fees at future NWDA shows (schooling or recognized), or at NWDA-sponsored educational events. To redeem show credits, sign up and pay for your classes as you normally would when completing registration. At the show, you may request a refund check from NWDA by visiting the show office. Show credits expire two years after the date on which they were earned.
volunteer jobs
We have a job for everyone!
Some of our volunteer positions at shows include Carrots and Water, Equipment Checker, Scribe, Test Runner, Ring Steward, Announcer, Stall Check, Ring Set-Up/Take Down, Office Help.
Volunteers receive credits for hours served! Got other skills to share or want to sign up? Contact us!
Our Volunteer Coordinator is Kjerstin Anderson. She can be reached at [email protected] or 630-340-1634.
Some of our volunteer positions at shows include Carrots and Water, Equipment Checker, Scribe, Test Runner, Ring Steward, Announcer, Stall Check, Ring Set-Up/Take Down, Office Help.
Volunteers receive credits for hours served! Got other skills to share or want to sign up? Contact us!
Our Volunteer Coordinator is Kjerstin Anderson. She can be reached at [email protected] or 630-340-1634.
NWDA operates on a limited budget and relies heavily on member support. Volunteer individuals contribute to the financial viability of our events, reducing costs and allowing us to allocate resources towards improving the overall experience. The commitment of volunteers fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility within the dressage community, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and elegance of this sport.