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Another Safe Haven goal is to make a positive difference for young people by getting them involved, and teaching them the basic care of horses. Teaching strong values, responsibility and self-confidence is the best way for making the local community a better place. We strive to provide positive activities and experiences for our youth so that negative activities are not so tempting and attractive. We accomplish this through school education programs, and ranch activities involving youth groups such as the Girl and Boy Scouts of America, FFA, and court referred youth.

Opportunities

If you love animals and are looking for a way to serve your community, Safe Haven has many opportunities that will enable you to do both. Volunteers can work hands -on with the horses, grooming, cleaning stalls and paddocks and helping at feeding time, as well as gardening, carpentry, welding and helping us keep our ranch vehicles in good operating condition. For those who prefer something less hands-on there are many tasks that are important to the administrative side of the sanctuary such as event planning, answering phones, writing grants or putting together educational materials.

Volunteer Adventures

Weekday Sanctuary Helpers - Hands on horse care, ranch projects and repairs.

Weekend Ranch Hand (Friday thru Sunday) - Hands on horse care, ranch projects and repairs.

Internships Coming soon (April to Oct, and must commit to 15-30 days) - Gain experience in the following areas:

Horse Hospital Helpers - Help care for injured and/or ill horses.

'Wild' Horse Wrangler - Handling, sorting, moving and observing

herds of 'unhandled' or 'green' horses. Includes in-the-field wound

treatments protocols, loading methods and safe area design

and development.

Farmer - Assist us in growing hay/grass crop to feed our many

horses. Learn about irrigation practices, equipment operation,

harvesting and storage practices.

Special Projects - Safe Haven has various special projects going throughout the year to make the animals more comfortable and the facility more beautiful. The projects are varied and require skills from carpentry to masonry, gardening to fencing, dry wall to barn construction. There is something for everyone. Just list your skills on the volunteer application form and our office staff will contact you regarding upcoming projects.

Accomodations

Lake Bob Sandlin Campgrounds (903) 825-3333

Local motels available. On-site camper hookups not yet available.

To volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Application or call (903)572-1432.