The Cornerstone of Our Public Interest Mission
Volunteering with ASSOCIATION GALOPADOS is an enriching civic endeavor grounded in the collaborative spirit of Franche-Comté. In strict observance of French Association Loi 1901 statutes, our volunteers serve on a strictly uncompensated, altruistic basis. We do not solicit financial gifts or donations; instead, we invite passionate citizens to contribute their time, wisdom, and energy to build a vibrant sporting community.
Four Distinct Pathways for Volunteer Contribution
Youth Equestrian Instructors & Lunge Handlers
Work directly with children and adolescents during weekend arena clinics. Facilitate basic grooming, guide horses on lunge lines, teach proper posture, and assist youth in overcoming initial hesitations.
Equipment Repository & Safety Tack Stewards
Oversee our communal equipment hub in Chaux-Neuve. Ensure riding helmets are rigorously inspected after each use, clean and oil leather saddles, manage sizes for incoming children, and track inventory.
Rural Shuttle Drivers & Transport Coordinators
Assist in operating our cooperative group shuttles to pick up children from remote mountain hamlets across the Val de Mouthe, ensuring geographic isolation never prevents athletic participation.
Community Event Coordinators & Secretariat Aides
Help organize our free public exhibitions, coordinate municipal permissions, register families, prepare educational flyers, and maintain non-commercial activity registries for prefectural reporting.
Legal Status, Insurance Safeguards & Volunteer Rights
In the French Republic, volunteering within an Association Loi 1901 is protected by established statutory guarantees. Unlike commercial employment, le bénévolat associatif is an uncompensated, voluntary commitment where no subordinate employment contract exists. Volunteers retain complete freedom over their availability, schedule, and duration of involvement.
Comprehensive Civil Liability Insurance
Every registered volunteer operating on behalf of ASSOCIATION GALOPADOS is fully covered under our comprehensive non-profit sports insurance policy (Assurance Responsabilité Civile et Protection Corporelle). This policy protects you against accidental injury and third-party liability during all authorized association activities.
Training, Continuous Mentorship & Safety Accreditation
We do not leave volunteers to navigate responsibilities alone. New team members receive introductory orientation, first-aid refresher sessions (PSC1), and pair coaching with experienced mentors to ensure complete confidence and comfort.
Zero Financial Cost to Volunteers
Volunteers are never required to purchase equipment or pay administrative fees. Authorized out-of-pocket travel expenses incurred while transporting youth or hauling mutualized gear are fully reimbursable under official non-profit expenditure receipts in accordance with French tax regulations.
Le Parcours d'Intégration en Quatre Étapes
Pour garantir une expérience accueillante et sécurisante, chaque bénévole bénéficie d'un accompagnement personnalisé dès sa prise de contact avec notre équipe de Chaux-Neuve :
Un échange chaleureux autour d'un café avec un membre du bureau pour faire connaissance, comprendre vos souhaits et déterminer les missions les plus adaptées à vos disponibilités.
Présentation des règles de sécurité de l'association, des valeurs de bienveillance envers les mineurs et les animaux, et remise de votre attestation d'assurance associative.
Lors de vos deux premières interventions sur le terrain, vous êtes systématiquement accompagné par un bénévole expérimenté pour vous familiariser avec le matériel et les enfants.
Nous faisons un point d'étape semestriel pour recueillir vos ressentis, ajuster vos missions si vous le souhaitez et valoriser votre apport lors de notre Assemblée Générale.
Volunteer Candidacy & Engagement Form
Complete the form below to connect with our volunteer coordinator in Chaux-Neuve. We will contact you within 48 business hours to discuss your interests and invite you to our next orientation meeting.
Engagement Désintéressé & Valeurs Républicaines
En application de nos statuts déposés sous le régime de la Loi du 1er juillet 1901, l'ASSOCIATION GALOPADOS proscrit tout avantage matériel, commercial ou financier au bénéfice de ses membres et bénévoles. La transmission des candidatures s'effectue dans le respect des dispositions du Règlement Général sur la Protection des Données (RGPD) et n'est soumise à aucune transaction pécuniaire.