Volunteers Needed for Therapeutic Riding Program - SPRING 2024
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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 has a unique volunteer opportunity for you!
Volunteers are needed to lead horses or side-walk for riders with special needs for our spring 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 5th 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
- Wednesday, March 6th 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
- Saturday, March 9th 12-2pm
- Monday, March 11th 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
- Thursday, March 14th 12-2pm OR 6-8pm
Visit our website 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