If you live near the Paris, Kentucky area, have reliable transportation and would like to work with the Haven residents, consider signing up to be a volunteer.
To sign up, please download and print the application form below, then fill it out and mail to the address provided on the form.
Volunteer Application & Guidelines
Have questions or want to discuss volunteer opportunities? Email Ann Cheek at ann@ourmims.org
Volunteers are very important at the Haven. Volunteers care for the Ladies and Elmhurst, interact with visitors and staff, work independently, and allow Jeanne to attend to things off the farm.
Volunteers learn about the nutritional and physical needs of the elder equine. They can help with education classes and participate in outreach activities. Volunteers have fun!
Previous experience working with horses is not necessary but a general love of horses is recommended. A desire to learn and work enthusiastically is needed. Being able to show up when scheduled and be physically able to finish assigned chores is demanded.
All volunteers are personally trained by Jeanne Mirabito, Farm Owner and President of the Haven. Chores can include feeding, grooming, holding horses while being attended by a vet or farrier. Opportunities for general labor work are available, too: mowing, mending fences and stalls, barn maintenance. That is, if you want to work, Jeanne will probably find something for you to do!
If all this sounds good to you, download and fill out the Volunteer Application. Guidelines and further information is provided on the application form.
Please mail your completed application to: Our Mims Retirement Haven, 2810 Millersburg Ruddles Mill Rd, Paris, KY 40361. This address is also provided on the form.
If you have any questions, please contact Ann Cheek at Ann@ourmims.org.
Our Mims Retirement Haven is about 10 miles from downtown Paris, the county seat of Bourbon, Kentucky. Settled in 1776 and named after France’s capital, Paris is the home to an abundance of historical sites, including the Bourbon County Courthouse, Colville Covered Bridge and the Hopewell Museum.
Please note: Millersburg Ruddles Mill Rd is shown as St Hwy 1893 on some navigation systems and maps.