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Volunteer with a Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Forest Hills, Queens
ORGANIZATION: GallopNYC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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29 people are interested
GallopNYC uses therapeutic horsemanship to help riders in NYC with disabilities walk, talk and learn,inspiring them to live their lives as fully, independently and productively as possible. GallopNYC's vision is that every child with a disability in New York City has access to therapeutic horseback riding.
Tasks Available for Volunteers
- Side Walking: Assist the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions by working directly with the riders. Act as an intermediary between the rider and instructor by assisting the rider in carrying out the instructor’s directions.
- Help prepare riders for lessons
- Assist with rider support during mounting and dismounting
- Walk (and jog) next to the rider throughout the class and provide physical support as necessary
- Help the rider follow directions given by the instructor
- Lead Walking: Volunteer will lead horses during therapeutic riding classes, working with a group of side-walkers, keeping primary focus on assigned horse (and not the rider) while maintaining communication with team
- Executes directions of the instructor during therapeutic riding sessions
- Depending on site, will bring horses in and out of arena
We conduct lessons six days a week at our indoor arena in Forest Hills, Queens
Check out our Volunteer page to learn more about the program, and how volunteers help with lessons.
The process to volunteer with GallopNYC is quite simple:
1. Go to: https://volunteer.gallopny c.org/HOC__Volunteer_Registrat ion_Page, and make an account.
2. Complete the online orientation.
3. Sign up to volunteer by choosing your preferred day and location.
After you sign up on the website, you will receive further updates on how to complete your registration. That’s it!
*Experience with horses is helpful but not at all necessary.
Please feel free to contact us for more info at volunteer@gallopnyc.org.
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About GallopNYC
Location:
8803 70th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US
Mission Statement
GallopNYC uses equine-centered therapy to help riders in NYC with disabilities walk, talk and learn, inspiring them to live their lives as fully, independently and productively as possible.
Description
GallopNYC is a non-profit organization based in New York City that offers therapeutic horsemanship programs to children and adults with disabilities. We operate our riding program at four locations, all within NYC. Schedules at each location vary seasonally.
Therapeutic horsemanship teaches the skills of horseback riding and horse knowledge to build developmental, emotional, social, and physical skills for each individual rider. Under the direction of a PATH International certified instructor, supported by trained volunteers, each rider progressively acquires riding skills and measurable improvements in life skills. Through weekly sessions, we help riders walk, talk, learn and have FUN! We also offer hippotherapy services. Therapeutic horsemanship means learning to ride a horse but it means much more - it means building a bond with a horse, learning to care for a horse, understanding how horses perceive the world and respond to people, and ultimately being a leader to a horse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
GallopNYC Forest Hills8803 70th RoadForest Hills, NY 11375
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Healthcare
- Physical Therapy
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum two hours a week for 10 weeks
- Online orientation must be completed.