- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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44 people are interested
Love horses and working with people?
ORGANIZATION: Southern Delaware Therapeutic and Recreational Horseback Riding, Inc
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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44 people are interested
There are many ways in which your time, effort and skills can be put to great use to support the continued success of the Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding program. Not a horse person? Not to worry! There are many ways you can help SDTRHR without being around horses!
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
- Internet and web page administrator
- Horse Leaders on Saturday and some weekday lessons
- Side Walkers on Saturday and some weekday lessons
- Horse care
- Fundraising Events, such as mailings, registration and set-up
- Assisting with fundraising efforts, including soliciting sponsors, etc.
- Board Members
SDTR greatly appreciates your time and talents on behalf of our fun and rewarding program! We will give you all the training and support you need. Come be a part of this exciting and needed program providing equine assisted therapy to children and adults as they deal with various mental, physical and social disabilities.
More opportunities with Southern Delaware Therapeutic and Recreational Horseback Riding, Inc
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About Southern Delaware Therapeutic and Recreational Horseback Riding, Inc
Location:
P.O.Box 219, (mailing purposes only. Facility located in Lewes, NASSAU, DE 19969, US
Mission Statement
Welcome to Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding, Inc. (SDTRHR). Our mission is to provide equine-assisted therapy promoting the physical, emotional and educational growth of children and adults with special needs in our community. We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit, PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) affiliated center located in Eastern Sussex County. Presently, we are the only PATH-affiliated center in Sussex and Kent Counties.
Our PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructors and trained volunteers have provided planned sessions in equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with special needs since 1988.
Description
Horseback riding is a progressive form of therapy for individuals with physical and emotional challenges. The gait of the horse is the closest replicating movement to human gait and can be more effective than traditional, clinic-based forms of therapy. The horse's motion helps improve muscular strength, coordination and balance of the rider.
Equine-assisted therapy also provides psychosocial benefits through equine and human interaction that occurs. The horses, instructors and volunteers create a caring environment that enables participants to gain valuable communication and coping skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17170 Harbeson RoadMilton, DE 19968
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Merchandising
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- We work with your availability
- Dependable and reliable