- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Therapeutic Riding Lessons
ORGANIZATION: Madison Fields
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Volunteers are vital to the Madison Fields Therapeutic Riding Program.
There are three different volunteer opportunities within the therapeutic riding program: side walker, horse leader, and equipment manager. We serve children and adults with a variety of disabilities. Some riders are independent with mild impairments, while other riders are totally dependent on the volunteers to hold them, onto the horse, and help them follow simple directions.
All of our volunteers participate in a Volunteer Orientation held at Madison Fields. We provide training and support, so you are fully prepared to assist our riders. Previous horse experience is helpful, but not required!
Dates: Our needs vary slightly with each session. Lessons take place Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Our Spring Session will begin on March 25th, 2019 and will run for 8 weeks! We ask that our volunteers try to commit to a time slot for the full duration of the session.
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About Madison Fields
Location:
19300 Mouth of Monocacy Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842, US
Mission Statement
Madison House Autism Foundation is dedicated to creating awareness of the lifespan challenges autistic adults and their families face; and to finding, developing, and promoting the solutions that allow adults with autism to make choices, live as independently as possible, hold jobs, feel connected to their communities and become participating members of our society. Madison Fields is a premiere community-based agricultural resource center where people of all ability can access opportunities for job readiness training, education, recreation and healing. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where visitors can reconnect with themselves, one another, and the natural world.
Description
OVERVIEW
Madison Fields is a project of Madison House Autism Foundation, a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The foundation was created in 2007 to address the lifespan challenges facing adults with autism. Madison Fields offers an exciting opportunity to model what is possible when we as a community empower people of all abilities to participate and contribute. At Madison Fields, we recognize the strength in a diverse, inclusive community working together to help one another achieve their greatest potential. It is our feeling that we all grow best when we are growing together.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
21355 Big Woods RoadDickerson, MD 20842
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that volunteers try to commit 1.5-2 hours to help with therapeutic riding lessons.
- A waiver must be signed by a parental guardian in front of staff (for minors only)