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96 people are interested
Lesson, Barn, Event & Office Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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96 people are interested
Sidewalker
Sidewalkers help groom and tack the horses before the lesson and are needed to walk beside the horse in lessons to provide physical and emotional support to the rider. Sidewalkers partner with their rider and the Instructor to ensure the rider's safety during the lesson.
Horse LeadersHorse Leaders help tack and groom the horses before the lesson. Horse Leaders warm-up the horses before the lesson and lead the horses during the lesson. Horse Leaders partner with their horse, rider and the Instructor to ensure the rider's safety during the lesson.
Barn VolunteersBarn volunteers help with the program by assisting with cleaning stalls, cleaning the tack and equipment, helping with repairs around the farm.
Office and Special Event VolunteersAdministrative and Special Event volunteers are needed to serve on special events committee to help with fundraising events and assist with administrative projects in the office. Volunteers are also needed to help with greeting our riders and guests at the receptionist desk.
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About EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program
Location:
2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, US
Mission Statement
To provide, promote and support equine assisted activities for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional and/or learning disabling conditions.
Description
EQUI-KIDS was formed in 1989 to promote and encourage persons with disabilites through the interaction with equine assisted activities on a weekly basis. EQUI-KIDS moved to their permanent location in 2009 allowing current programs to grow and to offer new programs such as EQUI-VETS, a wounded warriors program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2626 Heritage Park DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2022
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Equestrian
- Community Outreach
- American Sign Language
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 hours per week
- Previous experience not required; we will train you for each volunteer position