Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Dylan Kelley!🎉 From the moment he arrives at Ironstone, Dylan brings an energy that lifts everyone around him. His upbeat spirit, constant smile, and genuine kindness make lessons smoother, camp days brighter, and teamwork effortless! With riders, he has a special gift for sparking joy and confidence, and his happy presence makes lessons and summer camp days even more fun. Dylan looks for the best in everyone and everything. He’s the very definition of sunshine at Ironstone Farm!
GET TO KNOW DYLAN
Years of service / Total volunteer hours
2 years, 2 months / 47 hours
How did you discover Ironstone Farm?
I am a premed student, and my mom told me that Ironstone would be a great place to volunteer. Now I have been volunteering for a few years, and I am constantly suggesting my peers at UMass Lowell to volunteer at Ironstone!!
What is your fondest memory you have from volunteering?
Every single time I pick up a shift, a new memory is made. I will say a lot of funny memories were made when I volunteered at camp recently! Though I will never forget meeting Coje (the horse) for the first time, I got to lead her for a lesson, and before I met her, I had no clue she was so tall, but she was so gentle and pretty, and I really hope to work with her again soon!
What does Ironstone Farm mean to you?
I really love volunteering here, and I am so grateful to be a part of the team both because of the horses and the people! The community at Ironstone is the type of community I wish to be a part of for the rest of my life, and the connection that the clients make with the horses and everyone involved in all the programs here cannot be replicated!
Thank you, Dylan, for exemplifying our mission and values in all you do!