Candlelight Ranch

Open Opportunity

About

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About
Candlelight Ranch provides educational and nature-based experiences for families and children of all abilities and needs to learn, explore and heal. The individuals and families served include those with physical challenges, emotional and behavioral challenges, economically disadvantaged, intellectually delayed, developmentally delayed, active & verteran military personnel, at risk of educational or socio-economic failure, and/or are enrolled in special education classes. To learn more about how Candlelight Ranch serves it's community read more about our programs here: Our Programs | Candlelight Ranch

Opportunities
1. Ranch Programs Volunteer   
             a. Takes place In-Person at Candlelight Ranch, helping with camp groups and assisting children & families enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities like kayaking, fishing, high ropes courses, archery, hiking, horses, crafts and nature education activities. Limited to 2 to 5 volunteers per event with number of volunteers needed depending on size of event (many events available throughout the fall including weekends and some weekdays)  

2. Outdoor Explorers Volunteer 
             a. Takes place In-Person either at Candlelight Ranch or Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park. Assist adults and teens with Special Needs to explore the outdoors, learn about nature and practice social skills in a small group setting. Limited to 2 volunteers per session and takes place during weekday afternoons.  

Contact Information
Lynette@candlelightranch.org

 

Positions
0 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Opens Jan 26, 2023 10:00am
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Requirements
Background check, Training, Other, No additional requirements
Requirement Details
All Service Learning Students are required to submit a Volunteer Application & Background Check Form. After this is submitted (via email to madison@candlelightranch.org) and the background check completed, Service Learning Students will be sent a link to our Sign Up Genius Calendar to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

A tour of the Ranch and orientation is TBD.  


COVID-19 Requirements
Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions: 
  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
Parking Details
If volunteering on site at Candlelight Ranch please park along the horse fence pasture fence located off the main entrance road next to the main pavilion. If volunteering off-site for the Outdoor Explorers program please park in the main parking lot of Brushy Creek Park.
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