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Volunteer for "FUNny Money"

The events organized and conducted by NHDEA each year would never happen without the dedication and hard work of their members and volunteers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those members and families who have donated hours of their life for the success of the club. Volunteers not only enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to each event but they also receive "Funny Money". Each volunteer is paid one Funny Money dollar for every hour donated. Volunteers are recognized at the Annual Awards banquet where the total hours donated for the year are rewarded with a lump of Funny Money and with NHDEA swag. Funny Money can be used toward the cost of any NHDEA sanctioned event. 

Volunteering is a great way to get active in your local riding community and meet new friends with similar interests. Volunteers are always needed so please do not hesitate to get involved. Reach out to us with any volunteer questions at our "Contact Us" link.

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Ring Set-Up
You will typically set-up the event site the day before the activity. You will help set up the dressage riding arenas, jump courses, tents and/or trailers, and other general activities. You DO NOT have to be strong to help - many hands make light work!

Greeter/Hospitality
You are typically the first person participants will see when arriving to an event. During shows, you will give the competitor a competition packet, which consists of a number, ride-times, and other goodies. Don't forget that smiles are contagious. 

Parking Supervisor
You will be in charge of directing traffic to the designated parking area and keeping the access for trucks and trailers clear from one another. You will want to wear weather appropriate and comfortable shoes. 

Scorer
You will help score dressage tests for each individual rider during a competition and put the scores in ascending order to pin a class. You should possess basic math skills and be comfortable using a calculator. You will also post scores after they have been tallied. 

Gate Keeper
You will be in charge of keeping the show or clinic running on time. You will be keeping a list of competitors names with their numbers and ride-times. You will typically stand in the vicinity of the warm-up arena in order to let participants know when they will be going into the ring and whom they follow. You will need to wear a watch. 

Scribe
You will be the judges "right-hand" person during a show. You will sit with the judge and write down comments the judge makes for each movement during a dressage test. You should have good penmanship and be able to write quickly. This is a very exciting and educational job since you get to hear first hand what the judge is looking for in a horse and rider.

Ring Take-Down
You are very important in the success of the event. You will help take down the arena, jumps, and tents at the end of the event, clean-up around the site, and ensure we are invited back to the location. Again, you DO NOT need to be strong to help, just a positive attitude.