Love Horses and Kids? Urgent need for mentors in training!

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Love Horses... Love Kids?

Reigning Grace Ranch is a unique non-profit ranch that believes in second chances. We believe that no one, horse or human should be given up on. The RGR family believes that every individual has the capacity to find their inner strength, to discover their own gift to share no matter their past. Bringing horses, children, parents and mentors together in an authentic working ranch environment has created an environment in which children and families can step aside the usual urgencies of life to communicate in a new way, discover that they are all "worthwhile somebodies" who can enjoy safety and success in the way of the herd.

We always need 'Mentors in Training’

As a Mentor you will work side by side with a child and a horse and to help that child develop his/her horsemanship skills while working on character and personal strength. You will be facilitating a connection between your mentee, your horse and yourself. It will be your responsibility to keep your child safe while helping them learn to draw the parallels between what they are learning with their horse and their everyday life.

While no previous horse experience is necessary, please understand that this does require a commitment and personal character:

• Be a positive role model
• Patience, flexibility, openness
• Able to form healthy and caring relationships with youth
• Able to kindly establish firm limits and boundaries
• Have strong listening and communication skills
• Have cultural sensitivity

COMMITMENT:

• Complete the provided training.
• Each session is approximately 8 weeks (weather can create a gap in those 8 weeks).
• Work with a child one time a week for the complete 4 hour session.
• Must arrive at least 30 minutes before sessions begin and cannot miss more than two sessions in an 8-week period.

CONTACT US:

You may contact us through Volunteer Match, or directly through our website at: azrgr.org to join one of our regularly scheduled tours. Without an appointment you will not be admitted to the ranch. On our website azrgr.org you will also be able to fill out an RGR Release or RGR Volunteer Team Member Application described below:

"RGR Release Form" This application is for one time/multiple times volunteering. Whether you are an individual or coming as part of a group. This release works for those who prefer volunteer tasks like landscaping, paddock management, facilities and equipment maintenance that do not include interactions with horses or children.

"RGR Volunteer Team Member Application" This is our "ALL ACTIVITIES" application - choose this one if you are interested in volunteering for tasks that include everything from landscaping to working with horses and mentoring children.

We look forward to meeting you!

*Please note that volunteers working with youth may be required to obtain a fingerprint card (at your own cost). Each applicant is screened for a criminal background.