• A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 2 people are interested
 

New Volunteer Training

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Free Rein Therapeutic Riding Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 2 people are interested

NEW Volunteer Training Session!

8/24/15 - 5:30pm-8:30pm

&

8/29/15 - 9:00am-12:00pm

Please join us for a new volunteer training session! Our volunteers assist children/adults with disabilities participating in therapeutic horseback riding lessons. You must attend a training session to begin your journey as a therapeutic riding volunteer. All new volunteers are trained as Sidewalkers.

The primary function of the Sidewalker is to assist the rider in all phases of the lesson. Sidewalkers observe and interact with the client, and also serve as extra eyes and ears for the instructor.

Requirements: pass a background check, at least 14 years old (with parental permission), be able to stand/walk on uneven ground for the 1hr class duration

Please note: If you are completing volunteer hours for school, please ask if your timeline is appropriate for our needs.

Please RSVP your training spot...

Email: volunteer@freereinspokane.org

All trainings held at 8118 S. Ramona Rd. Spokane, WA 99224

Volunteers are an essential part of the Free Rein team. We could not operate our programs without them. Our class schedule is typically Tuesday through Saturday and 140+ lesson volunteers are needed to assist staff in Adaptive Riding and Military Horsemanship Programs.

www.freereinspokane.org

More opportunities with Free Rein Therapeutic Riding Center

1 Review

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Free Rein Therapeutic Riding Center

Location:

P.O. Box 30893, Spokane, WA 99223, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission: Equipping riders for life, through adaptive equine activities, focusing on building strength, independence and freedom. Our Vision: To serve as the regions premier therapeutic riding center with dedication to providing education and improving professionalism in the field of equine assisted activities.

Description

To abandon oneself in the dance with a horse is to touch the infinite.
- Katie Solisti

Through the rhythm, movement, and personality of a horse, a rider gains physical, mental and social benefits.

People of all ages and disabilities can experience the feeling of controlling a horse, using their mind as well as their muscles in new ways, forming a bond with an animal that can go well beyond the activity of riding.

The advantage of a strong therapeutic riding center is having a place for riders, their families, and volunteers to learn and grow as well as build friendships and have a camaraderie with others in a caring and fun atmosphere.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

Mon Aug 24, 2015 - Sat Aug 29, 2015
05:30 PM -

WHERE

8118 S. RamonaSpokane, WA 99224

(47.515602,-117.45064)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • In general, we ask volunteers to commit 1hr/wk.

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity no longer exists.

Please find other opportunities.

Find Opportunities