Ways to Help

Volunteering with Buckhorn Range

What do you like to do?

Every task is important – whether you can contribute one hour or hundreds, it all helps the chapter to succeed.

Our Chapter is excited to work with all our volunteers who’s responsibilities, commitment and skills vary greatly. And! You don’t have to have a horse to join our chapter!

Some positions are annual commitments while others are for specific projects. Some require meeting attendance while others do not. Some require a specific skill (i.e., computer) while others just require a general interest in participating. Some positions, while listed separately, are most effectively handled as a group. Some positions can be tailored to the interest, time and skill of the volunteer. For all positions there is an expectation of commitment and dedication once the position is accepted.

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Volunteer Positions

The following provides a brief description of the responsibilities of the chapter officers and current chair positions. There are also activity specific volunteer opportunities. It is understood that many positions and activities will require more than one individual. In addition, the successful completion of many jobs require coordination with, and the help of, other members.

ELECTED POSITIONS

The Director and Alternate Director shall represent the best interests of the Chapter and ultimately the BCHW Organization and shall comply with RCW 24.03.127. The Director’s term shall run for two (2) years elected in even number years and the Alternate Director’s term shall run for two (2) years elected in odd number years. The Director shall serve in accordance with the terms of the BCHW By-Laws, and shall represent the chapter on matters of local importance to the BCHW Board as well as serve as liaison between BHR and other public agencies with respect to legislative and official interaction on affairs relating to BHR and BCHW business. 

The President shall have prime responsibility to render leadership to the Chapter with the assistance of the Board of Officers leadership team. The President shall preside at all General Membership, Board, and Special Meetings utilizing parliamentary procedure when required. The President may appoint committee chairs or individuals to assignments as deemed necessary. The positions may be standing on-going positions or task specific. The President shall serve as ex-officio member of all committees.

The Vice-President shall assist the President as needed which may include presiding at meetings when the President is absent. When acting in the place of the President, the Vice-President shall have all the powers, duties, responsibilities, and privileges of the President.

The Secretary shall provide minutes of all General Membership, Board and Special Meetings and other non-financial records required for the operation and conduct of business of BHR. The Secretary is responsible for general BHR correspondence as well as specific correspondence as directed by the President.

The Treasurer shall keep records of income, expenses and disbursements; maintain membership and other records required for the operation and conduct of business of BHR; and file any appropriate documents and forms pertinent to the financial duties of BHR. The Treasurer shall initiate the yearly budget process and, with the general membership’s approval, submit it to BCHW in a timely manner.

The Work Projects Coordinator shall be responsible for planning and organizing trail work parties for BHR; ensure that all participants are either members or have signed a liability release form; have field first aid skills; communicate with land managers as to expectations for work requirements and documentation; be responsible for BHR’s tool cache and yearly inventory; report any injuries to the land manager and to any other involved party. The yearly inventory shall be completed by November 30^th.

The Volunteer Hours Coordinator shall maintain a log of all volunteer hours for BHR accumulated by members and event participants in the conduct of BHR affairs related to the Mission of BCHW. Report volunteer hours as prescribed by BCHW.

APPOINTED POSITIONS

Equine Emergency Preparedness
Webmaster

OTHER FUTURE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Education – Develop & manage education programs (LNT & other BCH-related topics)
Fundraising – Develop and organize fundraising activities
Meeting Greeter – Greet members and guests and distribute name tags
Refreshments – Provide refreshments to members & guests at monthly membership meetings
Newsletter Editor – Write and distribute a chapter newsletter

Interested in being a Volunteer?