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376 people are interested
Helping equestrians with disabilities will change your life!
ORGANIZATION: Chastain Horse Park
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376 people are interested
Volunteer for a "hands on" experience. Walk beside a horse (side walking) and support, assist, and cheer on all ages of people with disabilities as they experience the freedom and joy of riding a horse. No horse experience is needed! You can also get your "horse fix" by grooming, tacking, and leading horses.
Requirements: At least 14 years old and able to walk in sandy footing.
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Chastain Horse Park
Location:
4371 POWERS FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 30327, US
Mission Statement
Chastain Horse Park's mission is to empower riders of all abilities through life-changing relationships with horses.
Description
Chastain Horse Park serves riders of all skill levels including riders with cognitive, physical or mental disabilities.
Our volunteers are a vibrant group of individuals who are committed to helping provide therapeutic riding services to children and adults with disabilities through Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, and Community Outreach groups.
Our therapeutic program is part of each rider’s treatment program to achieve functional goals. Our volunteers work with our PATH, Intl. certified instructors and licensed therapists, helping our riders reach their individual goals, as well as caring for our horses, who allow us all to learn and grow.
Our volunteers are a critical part in meeting the goals and needs of our riders and horses, and we could not do it without them! We always need and welcome new volunteers. To volunteer, you must first attend a volunteer orientation. Experience is not necessary; we will provide all necessary training.
Our volunteers love the time with the horses and their riders. Many volunteers work with the same riders and horses every week. The relationships they form makes a huge difference in the riders' and horses' lives, as well as their own.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4371 POWERS FERRY RDATLANTA, GA 30327
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2022
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Child Development
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 2 hours on a recurring basis each week for six weeks.
- Must be able to walk in sandy footing. Must be at least 14 years old.