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Starting September 2020 for Fall Session - Volunteers are needed to assist with classes as sidewalkers. No experience necessary, training will be onsite and ongoing. All volunteers no matter experience start with Barn work. Sidewalkers are responsible for working with individuals directly during the class, by walking beside them while on horseback. Volunteers must be 14 years and older. Background checks will be required for anyone 18 and over due to working with persons with disabilities. Volunteers needed Tuesday thru Fridays 9 am 12 to 1 to 3 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am to 3 pm.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Inspire Equine Therapy Program
Location:
1743 Doncaster Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764, US
Mission Statement
Improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans through therapeutic riding and other equine related programs.
Description
Inspire Equine Therapy Program is a PATH International Member Center specializing in therpeutic riding, driving and horsemanship for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. The main focus group for the program are individuals with disabilties of middle school age and older. Inspire also has an agricultural training program for adults with disabilties where they learn equine husbandry skills, along with gardening and other farm related activities. Inspire is proud to be a member of the United States Driving for the Disabled and Special Olympics.
Animals
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1743 Doncaster RoadClearwater, FL33764
(27.93268,-82.73851)
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2020
SKILLS
Special Needs
Animal Care / Handling
Animal Therapy
Equestrian
Youth Services
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 14
Orientation or Training
Our participants look forward to our volunteers on a weekly basis. It is required that to be able to volunteer, it is necessary to commit to a specific day of the week and time. Volunteers need to be able to volunteer weekly .
Must be able to walk and jog for 30 minutes in sand. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
