- Horseback Riding
- Baking
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Animal Care
- Kayaking
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Road Trips
Leanne Calhoun
Wareham,MA
Summary
Dedicated volunteer with a strong background in animal care at PonyGarten, skilled in animal nutrition and socialization. Known for fostering teamwork and collaboration, I successfully organized engaging events while ensuring a safe environment for both animals and visitors. Committed to enhancing animal well-being through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
PonyGarten
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals.
- Cleaning horse and donkey stalls.
- Provide food, hay and feed to all animals.
- Unloading hay deliveries.
- Turnout and bring in horses.
- Lead tours of the property.
- Educate visitors about the farms animals.
- Assist with children's riding lessons.
- Load horses on and off trailers.
Volunteer
Blazing Saddles Pony Parties
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
- Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Ensured a safe environment for volunteers by following established protocols regarding animal handling and safety measures.
- Provided excellent customer service to visitors, promptly answering questions to enhance satisfaction.
- Assisted in special events such as, camps, fundraisers and birthday parties.
Education
Animal Science (Equine)
Home School
Wareham, MA01-2026
Skills
- Optimistic outlook
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Professional appearance
- Compassion and empathy
- Cleaning protocols
- Animal socialization
- Animal enrichment
- Animal nutrition
- Patience and tact
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer
Blazing Saddles Pony Parties
04.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
PonyGarten
02.2020 - Current
Animal Science (Equine)
Home School
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