- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Therapeutic Riding - Weekly Class Help
ORGANIZATION: NEW KINGDOM TRAILRIDERS
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
The support and participation of volunteer workers are an important and integral part of the success of the program. Therapeutic horsemanship is made possible with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers. Besides working in the arena with the horses and riders other volunteer opportunities include: horse care, stable maintenance and special event assistance. Volunteer training provides an individual with the skills and confidence to successfully participate in the Mounted Achiever’s program.
Formal training for the riding program is offered several times throughout the year. Additional training is individualized as people show interest in joining the program.
Qualifications
* Must be 14 years and older to work with horse and rider in the arena.
* Must be dependable to make commitment and must have reliable means of transportation.
* Must enjoy working with people with disabilities.
* Must be reasonably good health, able to walk for 45 minutes and jog a minimum 100 yards.
* Must sign a liability release form available on our website.
Volunteer Training
* All volunteers must attend at least one training session before they can be a horse leader or side walker.
* Trainings are held
Volunteer Opportunities
* Horse leader
* Side walker
* Horse care
* Stable maintenance
* Special event assistance
More opportunities with NEW KINGDOM TRAILRIDERS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NEW KINGDOM TRAILRIDERS
Location:
18929 81ST ST, SHERRARD, IL 61281, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement New Kingdom Trailriders (NKT) services the greater Quad City area and surrounding communities by empowering children and adults facing physical, mental, emotional, and social challenges to create active, healthier and more fulfilling lives through equine assisted activities.
Description
New Kingdom Trailriders (NKT) is a nonprofit,
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation
founded by a group of Christian horse
owners wishing to dedicate their animals
toward helping people. This desire to be
of service to the community has produced
a therapeutic horseback-riding program for
the purpose of contributing positively to
the cognitive, physical, emotional and
social well being of people with
disabilities in the greater Quad City area
and surrounding communities.
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NKT is affiliated with and accredited
by Professional Association of
Therapeutic Horsemanship International
(PATH Int’l.), which establishes program
standards and techniques and provides
other professional support. PATH is
dedicated to promoting the development
and expansion of quality horseback riding
programs for people with disabilities.
PATH provides support through setting of
safety standards, accreditation, instructor
certification, insurance coverage, literature
and continuing education seminars.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
18929 81st StreetSherrard, IL 61281
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Special Needs
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- weekly for 4 hours from February through November