and Program Overview
 
Hearts Landing Ranch serves children, families and the community in many ways.  Below is an outline of some of our primary programs so we can have a proper understanding and expectations of the programs and volunteer opportunities to better serve those hurting and less fortunate.
 1. SESSION PARTICIPANT & MENTOR PROGRAMS
Focused on healthy coping and communication skills as an outlet to process the challenges they face.  Depending on the situation, HLR Mentors will use a variety of activities on Ranch. 
*Complete Participant application & liability release form, send to donna@donnaeckwortzel.com & text 916-521-1343 to make an appointment
*Under 18, Parent or guardian must be on site at all times (in shaded waiting area or their car) 
​*Starting 9/2018 to help contribute to ranch sustainability $120/90 minute 1:1 session or $65/90 minute group session 2 or more 
*2 hours/month parent or guardian volunteer (variety of indoor & outdoor activities).
*Sliding scale & Scholarship based on need
​*Proper closed toed boots (tennis shoes wont be sufficient), appropriate attire to be worn
2. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – Local & Regular
Under 16, parent or guardian works along side child & HLR on site. Each volunteer completes own application and volunteer agreements. Depending on skills and HLR needs, Volunteers help with a variety of work on Ranch depending on the season and need jobs can include: gardening, animal care, general property maintenance, painting. Volunteers are focused on “getting tasks done well”.  Proper closed toed boots, not steel-toed (tennis shoes wont be sufficient) 18 years and older, mandatory background check $35 per applicant to Hearts Landing Ranch for t-shirt & supplies ($50 for 18+ incl. background check) 
3. HORSEMANSHIP  PROGRAMS – horse only focus 1 hour per week for 6 weeks 
Currently we offer "on the ground" natural style horsemanship.  This is great for all ages, and especially for parents, grandparents of "horse crazy" kids and anyone who would like to know how to establish better trust and partnership with horses.  Use of Hearts Landing Ranch horses and equipment $245 per person with 3 or more participants at same time $350 per person with 2 participants $400 for 1:1. 
4. GROUP & CORPORATE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
One of a kind, volunteer and team building. No cost to you. Group photo and your logo on our support page of website (please provide your logo)
5. FAMILY EVENTS & OUTREACH
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 I recognize that Hearts Landing Ranch is an organization that serves children and families.  Because of this, I agree to dress appropriately, modestly and professionally while on the Ranch property.  I understand as a volunteer, I am freely giving of my time in service to Hearts Landing Ranch and I have no expectation of compensation or payment of any kind.  Participation & Volunteering at Hearts Landing Ranch is a privilege. By making a commitment to volunteer,  showing up and learning HLR work processes and rules are important, otherwise horses and people suffer.   I recognize that the administration of the Ranch reserves the right to remove this privilege at any time for any reason.