Program Delivery Assistance - Leading/Sidewalking
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About This Opportunity
Volunteers are the backbone of our therapeutic riding program. You help support the riders emotionally as well as physically, and assist with the many tasks which may include side walking, leading, farm related chores, cleaning, painting and fundraising. Although horse experience is an asset, volunteers are not expected to have any before attending a training orientation, just a strong desire to learn and a keen interest in horses! All prospective volunteers must have a current police clearance with a vulnerable sector screening. You will be asked to commit fully to the weekly therapeutic riding sessions as a horse leader or a side walker. Sessions are usually 11 or 12 weeks in length. Other responsibilities may include farm maintenance, cleaning, gardening, etc. as needed. All Volunteers are trained before being allowed to handle horses or assist with students during riding lessons. On-going training is provided during the course of the year. Volunteers will never be asked to ride our therapy horses, this is done by our staff/instructors. Although horse experience is an asset, volunteers are not expected to have any before attending a training orientation, just a strong desire to learn from our experienced staff.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum Age
- Additional Requirements
- Minimum 14 Years of age
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Same time each week