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2 people are interested
Volunteer Barn Assistant to the Volunteer Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
This is a volunteer position - approximately 8 hours a week
Location of work: GMTRC barn
Requirements:
Must have at least 2 years of horse experience and be comfortable working with horses in a safe manner
Must possess interpersonal skills for working with a variety of people
Must possess critical thinking and judgement skills to access others experience
Understand the principles of horse behavior and leader awareness to horse behavior.
Description:
- Volunteer Barn Assistant to VC will need to be at the barn during most of the riding lessons to guide volunteers and make sure there are enough and appropriate volunteers for the lessons.
- Volunteer Barn Assistant to VC is responsible to be the first judge of good fit and safety issues related to volunteers handling horses and working with riders.
- Volunteer Barn Assistant to VC will be present for all orientations and mock lessons (training and recruitment) to assist with those activities. Orientations are the first Saturday of the month from 1-3pm. Volunteer mock lessons are the second Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm.
- Volunteer Barn Assistant to VC will talk to volunteers and riders, along with rider families. Will need to provide feedback or encouragement when necessary.
- Volunteer Barn Assistant to VC will observe volunteers as they practice in order to judge their abilities (final decision made by the GMTRC staff and lead instructor).
Hour Detail:
Recruit and Train
- Monthly (2 Hrs.) - Plan and facilitate volunteer orientations
- Monthly (3 Hrs.)- Identify volunteer competencies based on program standards
- Monthly (1 Hr.)- Progress volunteers based on competencies
Maintain and Retain volunteers (in conjunction with the Lead Instructor) including:
- Weekly (8 Hrs.) - Attend weekday classes to monitor volunteers, as needed
More opportunities with Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center
Location:
1063 Hartman Station Road, LANCASTER, PA 17601, US
Mission Statement
Mission: To enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equine assisted activities. Vision: To grow and be acknowledged as a diverse therapeutic riding program of distinction that is recognized in our community and beyond.
Description
Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides quality equine programs for children and adults with special needs. Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equine assisted activities. This is done in a fun and non-judgmental setting where riders enjoy friendships, improve self-esteem, develop physical strength, and increase socialization.
We are in need of all types of volunteers, not just operational volunteers or those who have experience with horses! People with different backgrounds and expertise, from marketing to finance to landscaping or construction, are just as valuable to our operation as those who are directly involved with our horses and students!
We can only achieve our mission with the help of many dedicated volunteers who give their time and support throughout the year. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Those who are on our volunteer team will have opportunities to work with our riders, horses, and staff through 6-week sessions and unmounted clinics. We also have special events, such as our annual horse show and our annual Gala, that we can always use additional help for! Training is provided for all volunteers.
Come join our herd! Please feel free to reach out to us directly in order to learn more about how you can benefit from serving others with us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1063 Hartman Station RoadLANCASTER, PA 17601
DATE POSTED
June 20, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours a week