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Side Walker - Assist certified PATH instructor & staff with clients - 30 minute sessions
ORGANIZATION: American Therapeutic Riding Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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312 people are interested
Experience is preferred but not required.
A side walker must be able to walk throughout a 30 minute client riding session without stopping. Client sessions are back to back every 30 minutes. Up to three (3) client sessions are in motion at a time. Side Walkers are often trained to lead service horses and/or tack for client sessions if you have an interest to help in those capacities. If you are wanting to get your daily steps in, this could be a prefect fit for you.
Volunteering at ATRC is a life changing experience for both the volunteer and the client rider. Equine Assisted Services (EAS) utilizes oriented activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with varying types and degrees of special needs (official diagnosis, seeing a counselor/social worker) providing the opportunity to work with riders to benefit areas of socialization, posture, strength, mobility, and an overall improved quality of life.
We have the scheduling ability to coordinate with your need for hours. Our sessions are 30 minutes each; therefore, you can volunteer the hours, date/time that fits your life style.
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About American Therapeutic Riding Center
Location:
397 N. 177th W. Ave., PO Box 880, Sand Springs, OK 74063, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose in this world is to provide healing to the people who need it, education to people who seek it and promote a sense of community though the use of equine assisted therapy.
Description
We provide Equine Assisted Services (EAS) to individuals with special needs. A legal diagnosis is required and a referral by a counselor, medical professional, social worker and/or therapist. We serve ages up to mid sixties. We serve seven public schools through therapeutic riding (elementary spec ed) and/or working with counselors (elementary and high school) in trauma informed small groups, groups and individuals.
Accomplishments:
07-07-2021: We received a $25,000 grant from the "Christopher and Dana Reeves" Direct Effect of Quality of Life Program.
05-31-2023: We completed a twelve month pilot project "Trauma Informed Small Groups" with the State Department of Education Climate Control.
Volunteers have the opportunity to enjoy country life while helping others through Equine Assisted Services. Give back to our community, obtain a corporate volunteer day or needed educational hours (including higher education: observation, field site opportunity, internships, research, etc.) or simply giving your time and talents to help others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
395 N. 177th W. Ave.Sand Springs, OK 74063
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Baseball
- Bicycling
- Equestrian
- Football (US)
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Best time frames are broken down by a.m., afternoon and p.m. (p.m. fall/winter only) sessions with a minimum of one hour.
- Walking throughout 30 minute sessions. Sessions do include trotting along side the horse (slow trot).