Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Grant Writer

We are seeking a skilled grant writer who can draft and submit grant applications to support and build our operations and expansion as a thriving nonprofit organization.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

We are seeking a skilled grant writer who can draft and submit grant applications to support and build our operations and expansion as a thriving nonprofit organization.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46818

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ranch Board Member

This position is open to anyone in the community who would like to offer their professional skills and knowledge to Dare to Dream's success. This includes experience in marketing, bookkeeping, healthcare, education, event planning, grant writing, etc. 

Our Mission: Encourage the Child, Heal the Horses, Strengthen the Family and Share the message of Hope.

Our Goal: Dare to Dream is determined to build a board of directors who believe in our mission and contributes to the ranch's ongoing success and outreach to the Fort Wayne community and surrounding areas. 

Expectations: 

Attend quarterly meetings regarding status of ranch financials, events, etc. Contribute skills & knowledge in your specialty to help improve ranch success Be active in the community Share a passion for children & their well-being Represent Dare to Dream in a proud and professional manner in the community Participate in networking opportunities to your best ability (ex: community connections) Interest and passion for philanthropy  

It takes a community to raise a child... we are looking to build the community that helps raise them.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

This position is open to anyone in the community who would like to offer their professional skills and knowledge to Dare to Dream's success. This includes experience in marketing, bookkeeping, healthcare, education, event planning, grant writing, etc. 

Our Mission: Encourage the Child, Heal the Horses, Strengthen the Family and Share the message of Hope.

Our Goal: Dare to Dream is determined to build a board of directors who believe in our mission and contributes to the ranch's ongoing success and outreach to the Fort Wayne community and surrounding areas. 

Expectations: 

Attend quarterly meetings regarding status of ranch financials, events, etc. Contribute skills & knowledge in your specialty to help improve ranch success Be active in the community Share a passion for children & their well-being Represent Dare to Dream in a proud and professional manner in the community Participate in networking opportunities to your best ability (ex: community connections) Interest and passion for philanthropy  

It takes a community to raise a child... we are looking to build the community that helps raise them.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46818

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ranch Team Volunteer

 




Want to Join Our Dream Team? We’re looking for some very special people to help children dream bigger.

Right now, Dare to Dream Youth Ranch is recruiting for dynamic, inspiring individuals, who are committed to sharing their time and effort and changing young lives and families for the better. Interested? Read on!

Since 2008, we’ve made it our mission to encourage children, heal horses, strengthen families and share the message of hope. And we’ve done it all through our team of dedicated volunteers…maintaining, building and beautifying the Ranch, caring for the horses and delivering life-changing real-ranch experiences to children 4-18 from all walks of life. We’re always looking for people filled with compassion and commitment to help Dare to Dream fulfill its mission!




 

No horse experience? No problem.

In fact, many of our team members started out with little or no horse experience. For each new volunteer team member, we offer a personalized and professional training program that teaches you everything you need to know about caring for horses. This program prepares our volunteers to be able to teach their knowledge and apply it during our sessions with the youth. 




 

We’re caring people, just like you.

Dare to Dream Youth Ranch is about learning and growing in a supportive environment. Over the years, our volunteer team has included:

Home School Parents

Pre-Vet Students

Active Retirees

Physical Therapists

Church Leaders

College Students

Mental Health Professionals

K-12 Educators

Ex-Military Personnel

Non-profit Supporters

Active Families

And more!




 

Interested? Let’s start a conversation.

One step at a time. It only takes a first step to get the conversation going! We’d love to connect on your interest in the Ranch and answer your questions. Just contact us via one of these channels.

Please click the respond button, we look forward to hearing from you.

 

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

 




Want to Join Our Dream Team? We’re looking for some very special people to help children dream bigger.

Right now, Dare to Dream Youth Ranch is recruiting for dynamic, inspiring individuals, who are committed to sharing their time and effort and changing young lives and families for the better. Interested? Read on!

Since 2008, we’ve made it our mission to encourage children, heal horses, strengthen families and share the message of hope. And we’ve done it all through our team of dedicated volunteers…maintaining, building and beautifying the Ranch, caring for the horses and delivering life-changing real-ranch experiences to children 4-18 from all walks of life. We’re always looking for people filled with compassion and commitment to help Dare to Dream fulfill its mission!




 

No horse experience? No problem.

In fact, many of our team members started out with little or no horse experience. For each new volunteer team member, we offer a personalized and professional training program that teaches you everything you need to know about caring for horses. This program prepares our volunteers to be able to teach their knowledge and apply it during our sessions with the youth. 




 

We’re caring people, just like you.

Dare to Dream Youth Ranch is about learning and growing in a supportive environment. Over the years, our volunteer team has included:

Home School Parents

Pre-Vet Students

Active Retirees

Physical Therapists

Church Leaders

College Students

Mental Health Professionals

K-12 Educators

Ex-Military Personnel

Non-profit Supporters

Active Families

And more!




 

Interested? Let’s start a conversation.

One step at a time. It only takes a first step to get the conversation going! We’d love to connect on your interest in the Ranch and answer your questions. Just contact us via one of these channels.

Please click the respond button, we look forward to hearing from you.

 

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46818

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ranch Bookkeeper

Job brief

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper who believes in our Mission, to volunteer their time to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.

Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with Ranch leadership to keep track of transactions and help ensure legal nonprofit compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and payments. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience in bookkeeping and is familiar with QuickBooks. Ultimately, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record the financial transactions of our nonprofit organization (approximately 30-50 transactions per month).

Responsibilities

Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process Verify that transactions are recorded Bring the books to balance Perform periodic checks of the posting process Complete required nonprofit financial forms Enter data, maintain records and financial statements Process accounts receivables/payables monthly

Requirements and skills

Proven bookkeeping experience Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software Proficiency in English and in MS Office Customer service orientation and negotiation skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Some education/experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Job brief

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper who believes in our Mission, to volunteer their time to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.

Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with Ranch leadership to keep track of transactions and help ensure legal nonprofit compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and payments. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience in bookkeeping and is familiar with QuickBooks. Ultimately, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record the financial transactions of our nonprofit organization (approximately 30-50 transactions per month).

Responsibilities

Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process Verify that transactions are recorded Bring the books to balance Perform periodic checks of the posting process Complete required nonprofit financial forms Enter data, maintain records and financial statements Process accounts receivables/payables monthly

Requirements and skills

Proven bookkeeping experience Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software Proficiency in English and in MS Office Customer service orientation and negotiation skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Some education/experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46818

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ranch Groundskeeper

We're looking for a retired or semi-retired person willing to mow and upkeep our property (our equipment). Assistance with occasional repairs and maintenance of our facilities is a plus! Would only require 2-4 hours per week.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

We're looking for a retired or semi-retired person willing to mow and upkeep our property (our equipment). Assistance with occasional repairs and maintenance of our facilities is a plus! Would only require 2-4 hours per week.

Partner Agency: Dare to Dream Youth Ranch

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 46818

Allow Groups: Yes