Volunteering
The Long Acres Ranch Ambassador Volunteer Program will be established to allow volunteers opportunities to gain education, and achieve personal development, and leadership skills while being part of the larger purpose and mission of the Ranch. The Ranch offers a unique and exciting opportunity for volunteers to participate in this mutually beneficial partnership by providing youth assistance, program support, lessons, and logistics.
Click below to fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or to see the currently available volunteer opportunities. The Project Coordinator will be in touch within 3-5 business days with more information and next steps!
Areas of Opportunity
3rd Grade Fishing Program
Students come to Long Acres Ranch for a hands-on fishing educational experience. Students rotate through various activities including learning how to cast, fishing, being safe around water, catching and observing other aquatic species, tying fishing knots, and learning about different types of fishing equipment. Experience in these areas is appreciated, but not necessary. All lessons are pre-written and training is provided, including a certification training if desired. Upcoming certification courses can be found HERE.
5th Grade Science
Students come to Long Acres Ranch for a hands-on science educational experience. Students rotate through various activities which give them real world application for the topics they are learning in the science classroom, such as erosion and deposition, weather, food webs and energy transfer, and animal adaptations, among others. Activities to teach these topics include a guided trailer ride to the Brazos river, scavenger hunt, a quail CSI, and break-out room, among others. A science background is appreciated, but not necessary. All lessons are pre-written and training is provided.
Homeschool
Homeschoolers come to Long Acres Ranch for homeschool science days September through May. Volunteers are invited to assist with monitoring and/or leading activities during these programs. Types of activities include art stations, use of science tools, experiments, etc. Topics and lessons vary by month, but lessons are pre-written. Find more information about this year’s Homeschool science classes HERE.
Youth Programs/4-H
Persons with various outdoor skills are invited to assist in teaching and leading 4-H and youth activities. Persons with experience in animal/plant/track identification, survival skills, camping, kayaking, fishing, archery, air rifle, hunting, backpacking, compass and pacing, etc. are encouraged to volunteer. Additional trainings and registrations may be required, depending on what activities a volunteer would like to lead.