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9 people are interested
Childcare volunteer at Therapeutic Riding Center
ORGANIZATION: GallopNYC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers ages 16+ that can supervise and engage up to 2 children (ages 2-10) through reading, arts and crafts, and/or playing games, while staff and parents are participating in therapeutic riding lessons.
Ideal candidate has:
-Experience working with children
-Interest in Early Childhood / Education / Human Services / Psychology
-ability to spend time active outdoors (this is an outdoor facitlity)
As per the city’s executive order for city funded programs every person that is working or volunteering at ALL GallopNYC locations (GallopNYC Lindenwood (Sunrise Stables), GallopNYC Forest Hills, and Prospect Park-Bowling Green must be vaccinated.
Site Managers will ask for proof of vaccination (photo of vaccination card or physical vaccination card, Excelsior Pass app or NYC COVID safe app). Masks required
1 Shift
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Wed Jun 15, 2022
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07:30 AM to 12:00 PM
June 15 - Sept 2 Mondays and Wednesdays between 7:30am-12pm at an outdoor facility (weather permitting)
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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
80-98 Linden BoulevardHoward Beach, Queens, NY 11414
DATE POSTED
June 9, 2022
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Care
- Animal Therapy
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- We ask for a commitment for at least 3 shifts but a weekly commitment for the spring term would be most welcome!
- Please reach out to Allyn Young at allyn.young@gallopnyc.org and provide 3 references.