Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that will help you gain new skills, build community, and meet people who believe in the power and purpose of equine-assisted services, while supporting families in your own community? Join Little Bit’s volunteer auction committee and help procure items to create memorable auction packages that will raise funds to support children and adults with disabilities.
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located in Redmond, WA, is a community where horses transform the bodies, minds, and spirits of people with disabilities. For 50 years, we have helped individuals from the greater Seattle area build skills for independence, improve daily functioning, and overcome physical, emotional, and cognitive health challenges. We accomplish this by providing equine-assisted services for people with disabilities. Little Bit serves 575 children and adults with disabilities annually, representing all ages and nearly 100 different diagnoses, through Therapy (physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy), Adaptive Riding, mental health, and Horsemanship programming. Equine-assisted services can be empowering for people with disabilities, helping them overcome barriers to reaching personal goals and living healthier, happier lives with the greatest independence possible, while promoting greater inclusion in the community. You can learn more about our mission, programs, and the families we serve at www.littlebit.org/blog.
"I cherish the opportunity to work alongside a community of supportive, like-minded individuals, while witnessing the transformative power of these gentle giants. For me, Little Bit is not only a place to give back but also a space to learn, grow, and embrace the present moment."
– Little Bit Volunteer
Little Bit’s Annual Reins of Life Gala Auction is our largest fundraising event of the year. Funds raised at the event support Little Bit programs throughout the year and have an impact on the amount that participants pay for services.
COMMITMENT
- Kick-off meeting in the fall (1.5-2 hours) in person at Little Bit (September-October)
- Monthly meetings leading up to the auction in April – depending on group preference, these can be virtual or in-person meetings
· If you are unable to join us for all meetings, you can still be a part of the team!
- Visits, phone calls, and/or emails to local companies to ask for donations (time will vary depending on how many asks you choose to make)
- Item pick up (if asking for a tangible item) and drop off at Little Bit – other auction team members are available to support you with this as well
- Share your ideas for the committee!
BENEFITS
- Form connections with an incredible group of people who see the value in the power and purpose of equine-assisted services for people with disabilities
- Network with local companies and community organizations
- Build your resume with networking and procurement skills!
- Learn about nonprofit fundraising
- Gain volunteer hours
- Support an incredible cause
- Volunteer celebration after event
We hope that you will consider joining our volunteer auction team and helping to support Little Bit in transforming the lives of children and adults with disabilities for years to come. If you have any questions, please contact Development Manager Callie Hall at (425) 882-1554 or chall@littlebit.org. We welcome you to schedule a tour at Little Bit to see our mission first-hand.
