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65 people are interested
Saddle Up! Help a person who has a disability learn to ride a horse!
ORGANIZATION: Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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65 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to assist youth, teens and young adults who have disabilities as they learn to ride a horse. Volunteers may take on the role of side-walker or horse handler. Lessons are Mondays from 5:15-7:45pm or Thursdays from 5:15-7:45pm (half hour individual lessons).
More opportunities with Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
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About Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA)
Location:
3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, US
Mission Statement
NWSRA exists to create outstanding opportunities through recreation for people with disabilities. Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF), the fundraising arm of NWSRA, provides funding toward scholarships, accessible transportation, inclusion opportunities and more. If you are interested in fundraising opportunities, check out the options below: To make a donation to SLSF today, click here! To check out upcoming SLSF events, click here!
Description
At NWSRA, children and adults with disabilities make friends, have fun, be included, go new places, learn new things, and celebrate their lives! Formed in 1974 to provide recreation services to individuals with disabilities, NWSRA is an extension of 17 member park districts within the northwest suburbs of Chicago. NWSRA is the largest of all special recreation associations and is a leader among peers with over 14,000 program registrations in more than 2,000 programs annually.
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you as soon as possible through e-mail to confirm that you have been accepted to the volunteer team and that you have been placed in your preferred program. Volunteer applications are processed once per week, please allow at least 5 business days for your application to be processed.
*Letters of Verification for Volunteer Hours*
If you need a letter of verification for your volunteer hours, please contact Jake at jjoyce@nwsra.org. Specify in the email if you would like to letter to be mailed, scanned and emailed, or to be picked up at the office. Please allow at least 5 business days to receive the verification.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1510 W Northwest HwyPalatine, IL 60067
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Physical Therapy
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- First time volunteers must attend a 1 hour training prior to placement.