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180 people are interested
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite
ORGANIZATION: BLUE SKY THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND RESPITE
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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180 people are interested
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite is a therapeutic community for children and adults with special needs. Volunteers are our heart! Blue Sky couldn’t do what we do, unless our volunteers do what they do. From assisting with therapeutic riding lessons, to feeding horses, to mowing the property, to helping in the garden...all of these are tasks done by a team of volunteers that are second to none. There is always room for help and we would love to have you a part of the Blue Sky family.
Volunteering at Blue Sky is always going to be a hands on experience. There is a 99% chance you will be outside, so please wear proper clothing ready to work and possibly get dirty. We require that you have a good attitude and be willing to pitch in wherever needed.
There is also a 99% chance that you will be around animals. Even when volunteering strictly in the PURPOSE Program there is a chance that you will be helping to feed and care for the goats, bunny, or barn cats. We ask that you be comfortable around animals and have the expectation that you might interact with them.
Finally, there is a 100% chance that you will be around our amazing clients who have special needs. Our clients are the best, and they deserve the best. They deserve to have volunteers who feel comfortable around them, treat them as equals, and truly care about connecting with them and making their time at Blue Sky the best it can be.
If you have a fear of horses or have an allergy to horses or hay, this probably isn't the volunteer opportunity for you.
Volunteer opportunities are scheduled through email to wes@blueskytexas.org
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About BLUE SKY THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND RESPITE
Location:
5098 US HWY 377, Krugerville, TX 76227, US
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, happy and healthy therapeutic community that works to empower and propel our special needs citizens and their families to their fullest potential. We serve our valued clients by providing therapeutic horseback riding and respite, vocational and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Description
Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite was founded in 2010 by a group of people devoted to developing a comprehensive program to help those living with disabilities. This includes individuals with autism, physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities, and also their siblings, parents and caretakers. Blue Sky’s therapeutic riding center has helped many special needs individuals gain confidence and improve motor skills, cognitive ability and gain valuable life skills. Blue Sky offers the opportunity for riders of all abilities, including siblings of special needs individuals, to ride and compete in special events. We are creating an environment to teach life skills, offer the ability to participate in events such as Special Olympics, offer referrals to community resources and assist and offer support and respite to all members of a family with special needs children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5098 US HWY 377Aubrey, TX 76227
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Animal Therapy
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Special Needs
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Unique per project
- Ability to work as a team and be comfortable around individuals with disabilities and animals.