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11 people are interested
Volunteer with Horses and Kids
ORGANIZATION: Empowering Strides
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11 people are interested
Volunteers are an essential part of the Empowering Strides team. Volunteers are utilized in every lesson to maintain the utmost safety of each horse and rider. Volunteers support riders by helping them to groom and tack their horses, to mount and dismount, and to learn new things and complete tasks during a lesson. Empowering Strides Volunteer Qualifications
- Volunteers must be at least 14 years old
- Be able to lift up to 20 lbs
- Be able to walk and jog on uneven ground during a one-hour lesson
- Enjoy working with kids
- Have good communication skills
- Be open to constructive feedback
- Be willing to learn and follow procedures
- Dress in appropriate barn attire
- *Horse knowledge and experience is extremely helpful but not necessary.
2 Shifts
- afternoon / 02:30 PM to 04:45 PM
- evening / 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Empowering Strides
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Empowering Strides
Location:
13525 Lost Lake Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, US
Mission Statement
Empowering Strides strives to empower children through the use of therapeutic equine activities.
Description
Empowering Strides non-profit organization providing therapeutic horsemanship to children who face behavioral, emotional and/or cognitive challenges. Through the use of horses we can offer youth a different perspective. Horses often mirror the emotions of their handler which allows the horse to teach a child far easier than an authoritative figure. Horses gently encourage a new awareness and connection in people that grows a person’s self-awareness and leadership abilities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9009 222nd Street SoutheastWoodinville, WA 98077
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2021
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 2+ hours weekly