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ORGANIZATION: Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 10 people are interested
Equest Center Summer

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE EQUEST CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING

We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.

SPRING BREAK

Staying here in the Mitten over spring break? We would love for you to soak up some sun and fresh air here at the barn!! Come on out to the barn on your time off of school- we are looking for those who would be willing to help de-shed our horses, clean pastures, rake up leaves and old hay, and help our barn sparkle!

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 th

SPRING CLEAN-UP, EQUEST STYLE! Come one, come all! We are designating this Saturday to be one of our biggest clean-up days of the year! Head on over anytime between 9-4 (lunch and drinks will be provided!)

25 th ANNIVERSARY GALA

We are celebrating 25 years this year and we are excited to celebrate. If you would like to come and volunteer at the event, let us know! Some of the different areas where you can participate in are, data entry, registration, our unique silent auction 'twist tables’, set up, decorating, and clean-up! The event will be held April 18 th- we are looking for volunteers the morning of, throughout the event (4:00-11:00ish) and clean-up the Sunday and Monday after!

GROUPS

Are you a part of a group? Sports teams, church groups, boy scouts/girl scouts, sororities/fraternities, honor students, or neighborhoods? We would love to host your group! We are specifically looking for groups to come out between now and April 18, but are open to host more groups after that!

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About Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding

Location:

3777 Rector, Rockford, MI 49341, US

Mission Statement

We improve quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally, and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program intergrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.

Description

We provide an alternative therapy for physically and mentally challenged adults and children. Through different techniques and riding positions, games on horseback and using the horse as a therapy tool. Riders increase balance, muscle strength, focus, and self esteem to name a few life enhancers.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
People with Disabilities
Animals, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3777 Rector Ave NERockford, MI 49341

(43.15443,-85.57642)
 

SKILLS

  • Facilities Management
  • Fundraising
  • Youth Services
  • Food Service
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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