Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter
a USDF Region 1 GMO
a 501c3 non-profit organization
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Volunteering
Volunteering
VADA-CH depends on volunteers to conduct enjoyable and well-organized events. The quality of VADA-CH is a reflection of its members and their active involvement. Every act of volunteering is appreciated. It offers an opportunity for behind-the-scenes insight and experience with horse-related events, as well as the chance to make new friends and reconnect with old ones.
Volunteer hours are required to be at VADA-CH events and accumulated between December 1st and November 30th of the competition year. Members must complete eight hours to qualify for Chapter Year-End Awards and an additional eight hours for the Chapter Scholarship. For VADA State year-end awards, a half-day of volunteer time with the VADA-CH chapter is mandatory. There are no exceptions to these volunteer requirements.
How to Earn Volunteer Hours:
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Volunteer at VADA-CH's licensed show. (actual hours volunteer credit)
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Help with set-up for a VADA-CH sponsored clinic or educational event. (actual hours volunteer credit)
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Submit an article to be published in the VADA-CH Newsletter. (1 hour volunteer credit)
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Attend VADA-CH Board Meetings. (1 hour volunteer credit)
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Organize a VADA-CH clinic or educational event. (actual hours volunteer credit)
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Provide host venue for a VADA-CH event. (actual hours volunteer credit)
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Become a show sponsor at VADA-CH license show. (1 hour volunteer credit)
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Solicit and secure licensed show sponsorship/advertiser. (1 hour volunteer credit)
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Recruit one new VADA-CH member. (1 hour volunteer credit)
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Clinician for a VADA-CH event. (actual hours volunteer credit)
Log your volunteer hours and let VADA CH recognize you for your dedication, hard work, and recognition!
Volunteering at VADA-CH Education Event
VADA-CH depends on volunteers to conduct enjoyable, well-organized shows. Volunteering offers rewards such as friendship and complimentary education. We would be delighted to have your assistance for a morning or afternoon shift (4-5 hours), but even if you can spare just an hour or two, your contribution is valuable. For competitors, we are also able to accommodate your riding schedule.
Whether you like to scribe, ring steward, run tests, work in the office, or do special projects, VADA-CH provides many opportunities to volunteer!
For ease of scheduling, volunteers serve either a morning or afternoon shift. Each shift will last approximately four to five hours. Morning volunteers should be morning people, willing to arrive early at 7:00 or 7:30 for shows that begin promptly at 8:00 am. For afternoon shifts, the volunteer should arrive 30 minutes prior to their shift and be prepared to stay until the end of the show day, which is usually 4:00 or 5:00 pm. We are delighted when a volunteer will work a full day or even two! There is a lot of preparation that goes on the days before a show. We can use help all day prior to the show date to set rings and put up signs, banners, and ring decorations. To show our appreciation, a volunteer hospitality area is set up to keep the energy going throughout the day. Volunteering doesn't go unrecognized by the show management! Plenty of surprises!
If you have questions, reach out to Nancy Doody at ndoody15@gmail.com.
