...to enrich the lives of families with special needs children
through customized therapeutic experiences

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Leg Up Farm. Our volunteers are an integral part of the team in achieving our mission of improving the lives of children with special needs and their families through an effective combination of therapeutic programs and services, education, and advocacy.

    The minimum age for any new volunteer is 14 years old.


    Volunteer Opportunities

    Both youth and adult volunteers will be chosen for their maturity, personal integrity, skills, patience, dependability, sensitivity and respect for our special needs children and their families.

    To volunteer your time and services, please follow this link to apply.

    All volunteers will be required to submit to a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, in addition to a PA Child Abuse History Clearances as a condition under the Child Protective Services Law.

    Obtaining the necessary documentation and fees associated with these clearances are the responsibility of the volunteer applicant.

    Results of any background checks must be acceptable to Leg Up Farm before being allowed to volunteer at the facility. If you have questions, please contact us at 717-266-9294 or by e-mail at volunteer@legupfarm.org

    No matter what your skills or special talents are, it is likely that we have a place and a need for them. Volunteer opportunities include:

    • Therapeutic Riding Lessons
    • Landscaping and Gardening
    • Barn Work
    • Therapy Aide
    • Administration
    • Special Skills and Talents
      If you have special skills and talents, such as photography, copywriting, graphic design, please contact us. We would love to have YOU on our team!

    Career Opportunities are available here.

    Leg Up Farm is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer