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Northern Ohio Dressage Association

WHy VOlunteer?

NODA needs its members to be successful, educational and fun. Our club is only as good as its members and their participation! All volunteer contributions are valued. Volunteering provides "behind the scenes" exposure and experience of horse related events, the possibility of meeting new friends and visiting with old friends -- PLUS valuable NODA Bucks.  

How to earn NODA Bucks!
~  Volunteer at a NODA sponsored Show
~  Help with planning or set-up for a NODA Sponsored Clinic or Educational Event
~  Create Show Programs or Flyers for NODA Events
~  Sign-up to be part of  a NODA Committee
~  Write an article or be a barn reporter for the NODA Newsletter
~  Offer to host a NODA clinic or Event at your facility

Use your imagination!   How can you help NODA?

To find out more or volunteer for an educational event, contact education@nodarider.org

NODA Ring Stewards are ready to go!

SUMMER Schooling show Series

Scribe, Shadow Scribe, Ring Steward,

Office Assistant, Runner, Extra Hand


SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER



RECOGNIZED USDF/USEF SHOWS


 Volunteer Positions & Descriptions

Competitor Check-In Assistant, Warmup or Ring Steward, 
Equipment Checker, Scorer, Ribbon & Test Pick-up, 

Scribes, Runners, Setup/Tear Down

*Annually, the Recognized (USDF/USEF) Show Signup Genius is published with specific volunteer positions needed with additional details

(Sign Up Link for 2026 coming in the Spring)

What are NODA Bucks?

 When you volunteer your time to NODA,  you are given NODA Bucks for the various jobs you sign up for.  They Never Expire!  Use them like Cash!   Use them when entering or registering for any NODA Sponsored Schooling Show, Education Event, or renewing your annual NODA Membership Dues! 

*Four (4) NODA Bucks earned in the current competition year REQUIRED when applying for NODA Year-End Awards

To look up your current available balance of Virtual NODA Bucks - see the FAQs below.

To apply for NODA Year End Awards, you must attach four (4) NODA bucks earned in that competition year to your

Competition Report Form(s).   Only 4 NODA bucks required, no matter how many awards you apply for.  See AWARDS for

complete details.    You don't want to miss out on these awards, trophies and scholarships!


AWARDS PROGRAM DETAILS 


Questions or Concerns about NODA BUCKS?   Contact Dee Liebenthal at Treasurer@nodarider.org


FREQUENTLY ASKED VOLUNTEER QUESTIONS

WHAT VOLUNTEER JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NOW?
If you would like to serve on the NODA Board or on a specific committee, please go the CONTACT US page or the COMMITTEE PAGE to view all of our board positions and all of our active committees.

HOW CAN I LOOK UP HOW MANY VIRTUAL NODA BUCKS I HAVE EARNED?      VIEW NODA BUCKS BALANCES 

WHAT MAKES A GOOD HORSE SHOW?  Judges? Weather? Footing?   All of these, Plus VOLUNTEERS are essential for a Successful Show!   We can't run a show with you!

WHY SHOULD YOU SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER EARLY?   To avoid the rush for the job you want, of course!  AND when you volunteer, don't forget to collect your NODA Bucks!

WHO IS THE SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER CONTACT?   Sally Burton at schoolingshow@nodarider.org 

WHO IS THE RECOGNIZED (USDF/USEF) SHOWS VOLUNTEER CONTACT?   Sally Burton at schoolingshow@nodarider.org 

Our website is continually changing and growing. Check back frequently for new updates and information!  

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