- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Outdoor Education, Nature-based and Equine Therapy!
ORGANIZATION: EQUUVATION INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Are you looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Do you love animals, nature and working outdoors?
Located on 524 acres in Statesville, North Carolina, the Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek is an equine-accessible, multi-dimensional outdoor sensory experience intended to set an example as a best-in-class facility for experiential therapy and learning.
The generosity of volunteers allows us to elevate the care of our facility and animals; and implement, create and grow our educational and therapeutic programs. We are in search of individuals and groups who are interested in volunteering regularly or for full-day outings.
Volunteer activities may include but are not limited to: Trail Work [clean-up, development, blazing] * Trail Guide [when guests and clients are on-site] * Sensory Station and Habitat Development * Gardening * Construction/Repairs and Painting * Hay Production * Horse + Animal Care * Art Installations * Special Events * Community Outreach and Marketing * Promotion and Fundraising * Working with Therapeutic or EFL Clients [*requires additional training]
If you are unable to join us on The Discovery Trail for ongoing or on-site volunteer days, there are several fun and creative projects you and your school, scout, spiritual or business organization can do from home!
Build PlayHives * Create Sensory Bottles, Boxes and Boards * Build Fairy Villages * Build a Bowling Alley * Build our Braille-Birthday Board * Create a Giant Kaleidoscope * Create Painted Barn Quilts * Create an Outdoor Sculpture for an Art Installation
A plaque honoring those who create any of these items will be placed in the station(s); and plans/supplies may be provided by The Discovery Trail.
Contact us at rcdiscoverytrail@gmail.com for more information!
Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age (unless volunteering with a group). All interested volunteers must complete an application and brief orientation on-site.
To learn more and complete an application, visit us online: www.rcdiscoverytrail.org/volunteer
...or access the form directly here: https://form.jotform.com/60336254723149
The Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek is a project of Equuvation Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization.
More opportunities with EQUUVATION INC
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About EQUUVATION INC
Location:
255 OLD STAGECOACH LN, STATESVILLE, NC 28625, US
Mission Statement
On the Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek, our mission is to create an environment for guests of all ages and abilities to: experience the outdoors in a safe and delightful way; reach for and achieve therapeutic, educational and personal goals; and have an opportunity to learn from, and develop a relationship with horses {and other animals, including wildlife}. The Discovery Trail is a project of Equuvation Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, who aspires to promote innovation, education, collaboration and professional service delivery in any field of activity leveraging the horse-human connection.
Description
The Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek is an equine-accessible, multi-dimensional outdoor sensory experience intended for therapeutic and educational use; located in Statesville, North Carolina. Featuring twenty-six sensory stations, a family-friendly Fit-Trail, and a "hands-on" Equine Lifecycle Experience, the Discovery Trail at Rocky Creek aims to set an example as a best-in-class facility for experiential therapy and learning; offering therapists, educators, parents, groups and equestrians an opportunity to expand the experience of their clients, children and themselves.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
196 Old Stagecoach LnStatesville, NC 28625
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Family Therapy
- Environmental Education
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Special Needs
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- Varied