volunteer job descriptions

We rely heavily on volunteers for the success of MODA.
But our shows are where we have the greatest need!

If you are looking for something more focused on MODA projects and goals, please contact the Committee Chairs.
​If you are looking for a volunteer role capitalizing on your unique skills, see the Current Needs page.

We have many roles that are relatively standardized for shows and the descriptions below are a great way to see which role might work best for you! If you have any questions or want to sign up before any shows, simply contact our volunteer coordinator Kathy Beecher at kbeecher@columbus.rr.com

general help

​Prior to shows, during shows, and in the hours after a show ends there are opportunities to help. If none of the roles listed below suit your time or skills, there is always something that needs help with!
Some examples of things we need help with are organizing competitor packets, helping direct arrival traffic (human and horse!), ring setup and teardown, running errands for show management, picking up trash, and loading out all the MODA supplies at the end of the show.
Requirements: you must be willing to be flexible and helpful.

ring steward

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runner

​Overview:  

• Keeps the show and schooling rings flowing smoothly, and on time.
• Checks in each competitor as they arrive in the warm-up ring and communicates their order of go,
• Communicates with show announcers
• Conducts bit, spur, and whip checks as requested by show Technical Delegate (TD)

Requirements:
This is a very busy position, and can become stressful. A knack for organizing and problem solving, as well as the ability to stay calm under pressure is necessary. You should be able to walk freely, quickly,  and have good communication skills

You will not be good for this role if you are easily stressed out by other people being stressed, or are unable to be on your feet for long periods of time.

​Overview: 

• Records on a paper score sheet the comments and scores given by the judge for each movement during the test.

Requirements:
Must be 18 years old have prior experience. This person interacts directly with the judge, and must maintain a professional and courteous attitude.  You should have good and easy to read handwriting, should know and understand the movements being ridden, and should be able to be focused on one test for long periods of time.

You will not be good for this role if you have difficulty sitting for long stretches of time, or if you have difficulty hearing.

​Overview: 

• Retrieves test sheets from the judges’ boxes and delivers them to the scoring office.
• Often also communicates messages from management to the judge.

Requirements:
Must be willing to do a lot of standing, walking, and waiting. This person moves quickly but must keep aware of horses and riders. 

You will not be good at this job if you are unable to do a lot of walking.

scorers

Overview: 

• Record the scores from a test into a spreadsheet or computer.
• May also be needed to verify scores back against the computer written score sheet.

Requirements:
Must be able to be comfortably use a computer keyboard and comfortable with numbers.

You will not be good for this role if you are very slow keying in numbers or have difficulty hearing.

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