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5 people are interested
Do you like people, horses and being outdoors?
ORGANIZATION: St. Andrews University's Ride Like A Knight Therapeutic Riding Program
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
We are in need of individuals who enjoy being in an outdoor but shaded setting and are able to walk, with a few short intermittent jogs, for an hour (or more if you like!).
This opportunity would best suit people who have an interest in working with youth and/or horses. Each rider can require up to 3 volunteers depending on the nature of their disability. Horse experience is great but NOT required! Orientation and training is provided.
During our 9 week session we have different volunteer times available each day but we need people to sign up to come at the same time on the same day each week (as much as possible) so the riders experience continuity. Attendence at volunteer orientation and training prior to starting is requested.
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About St. Andrews University's Ride Like A Knight Therapeutic Riding Program
Location:
9167 Hasty Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352, US
Mission Statement
The University’s mission is to offer students an array of business, liberal arts and sciences, and pre-professional programs of study that create a life transforming educational opportunity which is practical in its application, global in its scope, and multi-disciplinary in its general education core. Students will acquire depth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen field of study, balanced by breadth of knowledge across various disciplines. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing oral and written communication, and critical thinking skills. The Ride Like a Knight "RLAK" program enables St. Andrews University students to actively participate in a working therapeutic horsemanship program while at the same time bring the benefits of horseback riding to persons with disabilities in the surrounding community.
Description
St Andrews University is a branch of Webber International University. St Andrews University’s (SAU) "Ride Like A Knight" (RLAK) program offers Therapeutic Horsemanship to people with disabilities in Scotland County and the surrounding areas. Therapeutic Horsemanship is an equine-assisted activity focused on contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. RLAK has offered Therapeutic Horsemanship to the Scotland County school system as a service to the community since 1996. Community members who choose to become volunteers for RLAK learn hands-on skills with the horses and their riders.
While benefiting the community at large, RLAK provides SAU students with an opportunity to get a real teaching experience as they pursue their journey toward becoming certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International). All RLAK activities are supervised by an Advanced PATH instructor and industry standards and best practices are followed as RLAK is also a Premier Accredited Center with PATH International.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9167 Hasty RdLaurinburg, NC 28352
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2020
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Animal Care / Handling
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 9 weeks - 1.25 hours/day
- Weekdays only! Comfortable walking, with a few short intermittent jogs, for one hour