Volunteer

Help care for rescued horses and support a ranch that heals both horses and humans in Canyon, Texas.

Volunteer at Dove Creek

Volunteering makes a real difference for horses that need daily care and kind hands. Roles match your skills and abilities. All ages welcome. Volunteers under 12 attend with a parent or guardian.

Getting started

  • Download and submit your application and waiver
  • Attend orientation
  • Begin at entry level and grow into more responsibilities

Apply or ask questions

         

Volunteer Application

Student Volunteer Application

General Release Form

Volunteer Schedule

Volunteers come every morning. When you sign up you will learn about start times. All ages welcome! If under 12yo must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All volunteers start at the beginning level with an orientation, then proceed to more responsibilities and opportunities based on knowledge and experience gained.

What you will do

  • Horse care and handling: safety talk, haltering, leading, grooming, seasonal bathing.
  • Facility care: mucking stalls, cleaning troughs, fencing fixes, barn clean-outs, painting, gardening, sweeping.
  • Equipment support (with foreman approval): tool care, tractor and vehicle maintenance, trailer upkeep.

Service Projects for groups

Bring your company, church, school, or club for a one-day or weekend project. Service days are great team builders and help the ranch with high-impact tasks.

Project Ideas
  •  Fence repair and pasture cleanup
  • Barn and shelter refresh
  • Painting signs and structures
  • Trail and grounds improvements
  • Seasonal deep-clean days and hay area organization
How it works
  • Tell us your group size and date options.
  • We match a project to your team and skills.
  • We provide a safety briefing and task leads.
  • Optional add-on: short ranch tour or horse meet-and-greet.

Stay Connected

Follow Dove Creek on Facebook and Instagram for volunteer updates, new rescues, and ranch needs.

Apply to volunteer
Schedule a service project