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7 people are interested
Therapeutic Riding Sidewalker
ORGANIZATION: SERENITY FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTER
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7 people are interested
Sidewalkers are vital to the success of our therapeutic riding programs. These special volunteers help our riders feel safe and secure while providing interaction and guiding participants through activities. Each class is run by a PATH Certified instructor, who will plan and prepare the day's activities. Our season runs from April - October. As a volunteer, you will have the ability to sign on for just one 8/9 week session or stay for the entire season. Volunteers are able to choose the classes that fit their schedule the best. No previous equine experience is necessary. In addition to therapeutic riding, sidewalkers are also needed for Team Thunder; our team of mini therapy horses that venture into the community each Wednesday, visiting Hospice and Residential centers from the end of April through September.
Serenity Farm follows all guidelines set forth from the CDC, Ohio Health Department, and PATH Intl.
More opportunities with SERENITY FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTER
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SERENITY FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Location:
21870 LEMOYNE RD, LUCKEY, OH 43443, US
Mission Statement
Providing equine assisted opportunities for healing, growth and learning.
Description
Serenity Farm Equestrian Center was founded in August of 2001, by Debra DeHoff. Our mission is to offer equine therapy to community members throughout Northwest Ohio. Over the years of community support and involvement, the farm has expanded several times to offer learning programs to children, families and professionals, and increase therapy programs. An average of 50 volunteers give over 5000 hours per year to ensure the success of the non- profit charity. Located just north of Luckey Ohio, the 19 ac farm is home to 9 equines who serve in the seasonal programs. Just 20 min southeast of Toledo, and 12 miles north of Bowling Green, our location is an easy access to clients and families that enjoy the magic of equine assisted learning and therapy. This Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) certified center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including PATH mentorships, to volunteers throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Volunteers can choose to work in our riding programs, learn to work with our mini horses in Team Thunder, or even complete behind the scenes or remote tasks. Just an hour a week can make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve. We are excited to be planning for our 20th year as an organization and pride ourselves in offering a unique and educational experience to both our riders and our volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
21870 Lemoyne RoadLuckeyLuckey, OH 43443
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Physical Therapy
- Special Needs
- Occupational Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We ask volunteers to sign on for a carefully scheduled session from 1 hour to 2, as we build teams of confidence for our riders and patients.
- Love physically walking, light lifting to work in programs. Seasonal weather, it's Northwest Ohio. All riding is done within the indoor arena. Team Thunder travels to locations throughout the greater Toledo area.