VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

UPDATED 06/11/2010               Back to WELCOME Page
 

VOLUNTEER?   ME?   WHY?   HOW?

NODA needs its members to be successful, educational and fun.   The club is only as good as its members and their participation!    All volunteer contributions are valued.     Volunteering provides "behind the scenes" exposure and experience of horse related events, the possibility of meeting new friends and visiting with old friends -- PLUS valuable "NODA Bucks".

  • Volunteer at a NODA sponsored Show

  • Help with set-up for a NODA Sponsored Clinic or Educational Event

  • Help with NODA mailings

  • Create Show Programs or Flyers for NODA Events

  • Sign-up to work on a NODA Committee

  • Be a Barn or News Reporter for the NODA Monthly Newsletter 

  • Use your imagination!   How can you help NODA?

SCHOOLING SHOWS - VOLUNTEER JOBS & DESCRIPTIONS

Tabulator / Scribe  / Paddock Steward  / 
Runner  /  Office/Numbers Table


RECOGNIZED SHOWS VOLUNTEER JOBS & DESCRIPTIONS

Hospitality / Paddock Steward / Ribbon & Test Pick-Up  Ring Steward & Bit Check  /  Runners Set-Up & Clean-Up  /
Scorers   /   Scribing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT MAKES A GOOD HORSE SHOW? 
Judges? Weather? Footing?   All of these, Plus VOLUNTEERS are essential for a Successful Show! Did you know it takes over 100 volunteers for the Summer NODA Recognized Shows to run smoothly?

WHY SHOULD YOU VOLUNTEER EARLY?  
To avoid the rush for the job you want, of course!  AND when you volunteer, don't forget to collect your NODA Bucks!

WHO IS THE VOLUNTEER CONTACT FOR SCHOOLING SHOWS? 
Telephone the Schooling Show Volunteer Coordinator, Gail Patton, 1-440-442-5256 to sign up for a particular job or to find out what is needed. 

WHO IS THE VOLUNTEER CONTACT FOR THE RECOGNIZED SHOWS?
Contact the Recognized Show Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Eisenhauer (rs-vol-coord@nodarider.org) to sign up for a particular job or to find out what is needed.

WHAT EXACTLY ARE NODA BUCKS? DO THEY EXPIRE?

 
ONE NODA BUCK = ONE VOLUNTEER HOUR  and  ONE NODA BUCK = $1.00
 
When you volunteer your time to NODA,  you are given one NODA Buck for every hour you volunteer.     Best of all - They Never Expire !

WHY DO YOU NEED NODA BUCKS?   HOW CAN I USE THEM?
Year End Awards Requirement.  
To apply for NODA year-end awards, you must attached four (4) NODA bucks to your Competition Report Form.   See AWARDS for complete details.    You don't want to miss out on these awards.  Remember the beautiful Champion Trophies and Scholarships and huge ribbons from past year-end awards banquets?

Use them like Cash!  
Use them when entering or registering for any NODA Sponsored Schooling Show, Education Event, or renewing your annual NODA Membership Dues!!  Cool, huh? 

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT NODA BUCKS?
If you have any questions regarding NODA BUCKS, contact NODA President, Dee Liebenthal (president@nodarider.org).


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