volunteer

We rely on the hours of volunteer work to support MODA activities including shows and clinics, as well as our sponsorship, awards, and communication activities.
Our primary need is support at our MODA shows and events.
So far, for 2023, these are:

• June 11 Strawberry Moon Schooling Show at Masterfare
• July 14, 15, and 16 - Mid-Ohio Classic at Brave Horse Equestrian Center
• September 23 and 24 - East Meets West WDAA Recognized and Classical Schooling Show at Four Star Quarter Horses​

To volunteer for one of these shows, email midohiodressage@gmail.com and your information will be forwarded to the show volunteer coordinator.
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Roles for volunteers at shows are described in more detail here.

For participation in the MODA Year End Awards Program, 8 hours of volunteer time is required. 

Use the form below to report hours from an activity below or from a MODA show or event.

Volunteer Hours Form

Volunteer hours can be obtained by:

• Volunteering at USEF/USDF Recognized MODA hosted shows, or MODA hosted Schooling Shows [NOTE: volunteer hours for schooling shows hosted by other entities DO NOT COUNT (even if the schooling show is a MODA Year End Qualifier).]
• Volunteering in advance of a MODA hosted show by helping with the show committee, sponsorship, setting up or tearing down rings, etc.
• Volunteering at MODA clinics, or other MODA hosted events
• 2 hours may be earned by referring new member(s); 2 hours per new member referred (must not have been a member within last 5 years).
• 6 hours may be earned for the writing of an article (500 words minimum) for educational purposes for distribution in the On the Bit Newsletter, or in the Corral, or for the MODA website, and with Board approval
• 6 hours may be earned for the successful solicitation of sponsor(s) for any MODA educational event, schooling or recognized show at a $500.00 minimum, and with Board approval
• 8 hours may be earned for providing arena and/or lecture space for a MODA organized educational event with Board approval. 
• 8 hours for conducting, organizing or managing a MODA education event, with Board approval.  
• 8 hours for active current Committee and Board Members.
• 4 hours per event if volunteers are solicited by MODA for special events (i.e., Regional events, National events, etc.), with Board approval.
• Additionally, a member may purchase volunteer hours for $10.00 per hour up to a maximum 4 hours, and MUST still also earn 4 hours through one of the options contained above.  
• If one has an overage of hours, volunteer hours may be donated for the purpose of Year End Awards between members.

NOTE: For the MODA Grant, 10 hours of volunteer time is required, including 6 hours for The Classic. No donation hours or purchased hours are permitted. Go HERE for more information on the MODA Grant
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For questions about Year End Awards, please contact Amy Rothe-Hietter, Year Ends Awards, at Amy_Rothe@yahoo.com