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Sidewalker for Therapeutic Riding Program

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ORGANIZATION: Midnight Farm

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

Assist children and adults with special needs by serving as a Sidewalker in our Therapeutic Riding program. A sidewalker walks alongside the horse and offers support to the rider during the riding class. A Sidewalker may offer physical support or assistance for activities and exercises.

Sidewalkers must be able to walk and jog intermittantly for approximately one hour. Experience with horses is not required. Training is provided to all new volunteers.

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About Midnight Farm

Location:

2084 N. 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS 66006, US

Mission Statement

Midnight Farm's mission is to provide a piece of the "good life" for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Our vision is to provide accessibility to: A working farm. Rural Llfestyles. The "Green Thumb Project", a horticultural therapy and specialty crops program.

Connecting families, adults, children, schools and communities to the lifespan services provided by CLO. Creating community, volunteer, sponsor and foundation partnerships for enriching lives.

Description

Midnight Farm offers a piece of the "good life" to kids and adults with developmental disabilities, including therapeutic horseback riding lessons, country-themed day services classes and farm supported employment opportunities. We offer a nationally regarded equestrian center for challenged riders featuring year-round therapeutic riding lessons and special needs summer camps. Over the last year Midnight Farm has developed horticulture and specialty crops program. Our property boasts an array of floral, vegetable and butterfly gardens. The Green Thumb Project also incorporates an on-site greenhouse, allowing us to continue horticulture classes through the winter. The sky's the limit at Midnight Farm!

Give us a call or email to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how you can add to these worthwhile life experiences! You can find us on the web at: www.midnight-farm.org.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2084 N. 600 RoadBaldwin City, KS 66006

(38.82689,-95.11467)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hour a week

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