Please complete this application form FULLY if you are interested in becoming a Hunkapi Programs, Inc. volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the Continue button at the bottom. We will be in touch with directions on how to schedule a Level 1 Orientation. If this form is being completed for someone under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must complete and approve all information indicated in this form. If you are under the age of 13, you must volunteer with an adult.
We like to keep volunteers informed of important news, schedules, and volunteer opportunities by email. We primarily use email to communicate and opting out will leave you uninformed.
Volunteer information may include upcoming events, trainings or scheduling needs. Please do not opt out of this type of email as this is one of our main methods of communication.
Volgistics Volunteer Alerts sends reminders, alerts, and custom messages from System Operators and Coordinators. Use this section to opt-in and opt-out of text messaging (also known as "SMS"), and initially set how you would like to receive messages. Your messages can be delivered as emails, text messages, or none. You can change this at any time through VicNet. View supported phone carriers.
Message and Data Rates May Apply. For help or information on this program send "HELP" to 28344. You can send "STOP" to 28344 at any time to opt out. For additional assistance, call 888-891-6978 or click here. Message frequency based on account settings. Messages are not guaranteed to be delivered. All messages will be sent by email until you respond "YES" to the welcome text message sent after the application form is submitted. Message preferences can be changed in VicNet on the Account tab.
Please complete the following information. For 1 & 2, please provide 2 emergency contacts.
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer. These do not need to be exact.
Please list and describe any background or skills you may have in Design and Marketing, Finance, Education, Social Media and Computers, or Others. Please write N/A if not applicable:
Do you have any physical or emotional health concerns that may affect your ability to work safely around horses and/or clients? (This includes overall fitness, cardiac health, respiratory health, bone or joint function, hospitalizations/surgeries and any lifestyle changes that may affect your emotional/mental health state while volunteering at Hunkapi.) If yes, please explain.
Please use the space to answer the following questions:
1. Are you able to walk at a brisk pace for at least 30 minutes (Yes/No)?
2. Are you able to carry and/or support at least 50 pounds (Yes/No)?
3. Are you able to jog for a short distance (Yes/No)?
1. Consent for treatment: In the event that emergency medical aid/treatment is required for me (or my child/ward) due to illness or injury while on Hunkapi Programs Inc.’s property or participating in any Hunkapi Programs Inc. related
activity, I authorize Hunkapi Programs Inc. to secure and obtain medical treatment and/or transportation, if needed. This includes, but is not limited to, x-rays, surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization, medication and any treatment/procedure deemed “lifesaving” by a physician, hospital or other medical facility. This provision will only be invoked if I (or mychild/ward) am unable to communicate or arrange for treatment, and my parent/guardian or emergency contacts listed above cannot be reached in a timely manner and Hunkapi Programs Inc. must act on my behalf. I understand that the
cost of any such treatment authorized by Hunkapi Programs Inc. shall remain my responsibility.
OR
2. Decline consent for treatment: I DO NOT give consent for Hunkapi Programs Inc. personnel to authorize medical
treatment for me (or my child/ward), except to arrange for emergency medical treatment/aid on my behalf. In the event of an emergency, I wish the following to take place.
I understand that I consent to and authorize the use and reproduction of any photographs and/or any other audiovisual materials taken or me, my child, my ward, for promotional materials, educational activities, social media and exhibitions for any use for the benefit of Hunkapi Programs.
I understand and agree that Hunkapi Programs Inc. requires all riders 17 years and younger to wear the SEI Certified ASTM Standard F 1163 Equestrian Helmet, unless their parents or legal guardians sign a refusal statement in the box that follows. If declining the Hunkapi Programs Inc. helmet, parent or guardian must provide an appropriate helmet. Please write Accept or Decline: