Shining Hope Farms Turns Compassion into Action

At Shining Hope Farms, every ride, session, and breakthrough is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers. From assisting with therapeutic riding to supporting veterans in need of mental health counseling, their impact is immeasurable. But with three locations and an ever-changing schedule, keeping volunteers organized was a challenge.

That’s why they turned to SignUpGenius!

Cindy Demers, Volunteer Coordinator at Shining Hope Farms

Bringing Structure to a Shifting Schedule

As the volunteer coordinator, Cindy Demers needed a way to manage hundreds of volunteers across multiple farms, each with unique weekly needs. Manually coordinating shifts wasn’t just time-consuming, it risked leaving critical gaps in coverage.

“Some of the challenges that I face in my role are trying to keep track of all the volunteers across all three farms. We have different needs at each farm, so I need to adjust the time slots for each one,” Cindy shared.

With SignUpGenius, Cindy can now create flexible, farm-specific sign ups that make it easy for volunteers to see exactly where help is needed.

A Smarter Way to Stay Connected

Scheduling is just one piece of the puzzle. Cindy also relies on sign up messaging tools to send reminders, updates, and last-minute changes — keeping volunteers informed and engaged.

“Now that I have an extensive database across three farms, open communication with volunteers has been huge,” says Cindy.

By making scheduling and communication seamless, we help organizations like Shining Hope Farms spend less time managing logistics and more time making a difference.

Hope in Action

Every volunteer at Shining Hope Farms is more than just a helping hand — they’re part of a community that’s changing lives, and we’re proud to support them every step of the way.

Want to make a difference in your community too?