Throughout the years volunteers have truly helped create the Ranch you see today. From barn raising to our annual poinsettia planting, volunteers have partnered with us every step of the way.
As you might imagine, there are many ways to serve at Down Home Ranch! Ranging from a few hours a month to a few hours in just one day, we offer service opportunities for just you or a group you're a member of.
Whatever your area of expertise, your schedule, or the size of your group from 1 to 100, there's a place for you on the Ranch.
Four Ways to Serve:
- Large Group Volunteer Opportunities – Ranch staff will work to pair the interests and skills of a group with our current needs. These projects may include painting, organizing, deep cleaning, construction, groundskeeping, and a variety of other opportunities.
- Day Volunteer Opportunities – Opportunities for individuals or small groups to perform service based on our daily Ranch needs.
- Long Term Volunteer – An individual who volunteers on an ongoing basis.
- Internships – We welcome students from a variety of disciplines to learn and practice here on the Ranch.
Volunteer Qualifications
We believe everyone can contribute and add value to our community. We want to learn about your interests so we can match you with a meaningful volunteer experience. Each individual's time and talents can be used to further the mission of Down Home Ranch.
Training may be required depending upon the volunteer position available.
What Is My Next Step?
- Day Volunteering
- Send us an email at volunteers@downhomeranch.org to learn more or sign up for an opportunity
- Group Volunteering
- Fill out the interest form on this page and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch
- Long-Term Volunteering & Internships
- Complete our Long-Term Volunteer and Internship Application
- Our volunteer coordinator will get in touch with you to discuss interest areas, availability and our current openings for volunteers and interns
- Complete any additional training required for your volunteer or intern placement
Need to Sign the Volunteer Waiver?
All day and group volunteers are asked to complete an Agritourism Release prior to volunteering.
- You can access the online secure release here on our website
- Physical copies of the form are also available at the Learning Center
QUESTIONS
- If you have specific questions not answered, email volunteers@downhomeranch.org or call (512) 856-0128 ext 133
“Some people say, ‘you have done so much out here at Down Home Ranch,' but of course we didn't. Jerry and I had a vision and other people built it.”
Judy Horton, Co-Founder of DHR