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Volunteers Needed for Therapeutic Riding Program - SPRING 2023

On-Site Event

Summary

Do you love horses? Love children and being active? We are happy to say Pride Stables will be running this spring offering you a unique volunteer opportunity!

Volunteers are needed to lead horses or side-walk for riders with special needs

Location

Address
584 Pioneer Tower Rd
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2H9

When

Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Ends
Sunday, May 28, 2023

About This Opportunity

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one class per week (90min with prep time) for a full session. (eg. 8 week spring session)

Do you love horses? Love children and being active? We are happy to say Pride Stables will be running this spring offering you a unique volunteer opportunity!Volunteers are needed to lead horses or side-walk for riders with special needs for our fall session of classes which will run for 8 weeks starting late March. As a leader, you will need the ability to understand and carry out direct instructions. As a side-walker, you will need to comprehend instructions and be able to pass them on to the rider and will also need to physically assist/support the rider if needed. Both positions require physical endurance, good verbal skills and excellent comprehension. No horse experience is necessary; Hands-on orientation training is available.  Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. We ask our volunteers to commit to at least one class per week. Classes run during the week in the daytime and evenings, and on Saturdays. They are 60 minutes in length, however, volunteers are required to arrive 30 minutes early to groom and tack-up their horse, as well as to untack after class.New volunteers are asked to attend one of our orientation training sessions *Pre-registration for orientation is required* and space is limited!Upcoming orientation training sessions:

  • Tuesday March 7th :  12-2pm OR 6-8pm
  • Thursday March 9th :  12-2pm OR 6-8pm
  • Saturday March 11th :  12-2pm
  • Monday March 13th  : 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
  • Wednesday March 15th  : 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
  • Tuesday March 21st :  12-2pm OR 6-8pm

Visit our wesbite for more information: www.pridestables.com/volunteers 

Please email volunteering@pridestables to register or call 519-653-4686







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 15 years old

Causes

Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development Animal Shelter & Welfare Children & Youth Community & Social Services Special Education & Special Needs Sports & Recreation

Skills & Experience

Outdoor Recreation Able to stand & walk for long periods of time Working with Care Animals / Comfort Animals

Tags

recreation activity community volunteer animals volunteer hours 15 years +

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