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ORGANIZATION: Hoofs 4 Healing Equestrian Services, Inc.

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  • 117 people are interested
Therapeutic Riding

WANTED- Volunteers to assist with special needs people and horses during riding therapy. Lead or walk a horse, or help with horse care, summer camps, etc. Hoofs 4 Healing provides Equestrian Assisted Activities Therapies to special needs children and disabled veterans. Come help us help these important individuals grow! Volunteer training will take place on February 13th from 9AM to 11AM and February 16th from 6PM to 8PM (weather permitting).

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About Hoofs 4 Healing Equestrian Services, Inc.

Location:

1514B Old Dean Forest Road (Facility), Savannah, GA 31408, US

Mission Statement

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Hoofs 4 Healing is dedicated to enriching the lives and health of every individual we connect with. From inner city children to Veterans; from active duty military personnel to their family members; from volunteers to those with physical and special needs, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. Hoofs 4 Healing can offer each individual something special through equine assisted activities and education. We use the unique personality, movement, and power of the horse. As well as professional certified PATH International instructors and standards to create a bond between person and horse that enriches lives physically and mentally. We provide equine assisted activities and therapies in a manner that challenges individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. recognize that our volunteers are our most important resources and value our donors by the work we produce.

Description

Hoofs 4 Healing provides Equine Assisted Activities Therapies and HippoTherapy to special needs persons and disabled veterans. This unique therapy helps physically, mentally and intellectually, based on the needs of the individual. Hoofs 4 Healing has a full time PATH Certified instructor and uses lots of volunteers to be open six days a week, year round, and can offer 2-3 sessions of therapy per client per week. We are striving to offer the most possible impact for our clients. We also offer Summer Camps, and other activities to grow and strengthen the abilities of our special needs clients, as well as integrate these clients with the general population and teach individuals involved that everyone has some special ability and should be accepted and become part of our community and society.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1514B Old Dean Forest RoadSavannah, GA 31408

(32.10475,-81.17475)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • People Skills
  • Family Therapy
  • Animal Therapy
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteers need to attend at least one training session. These will be held on 2/13 and 2/16.

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