- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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862 people are interested
Assisting Therapeutic Riding Classes/Barn Care/Horse Care
ORGANIZATION: Freedom Ride Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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862 people are interested
Do you like working outdoors with horses and the special needs community? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Freedom Ride offers therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with special needs. We need volunteers 7 days a week to help with bran cleaning, horse care & assistance with classes. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old, to apply as a volunteer please visit our website www.freedomride.com, print & complete the volunteer application forms then submit them to Freedom Ride. After a volunteer application has been received & reviewed, the applicant will be invited to attend a New Volunteer Orientation prior to starting to volunteer. During the hot summer months June/July/August, we do not conduct any classes so all volunteer shifts revolve around barn/grounds & horse care.
The volunteer role will be explain in more detail during the orientation.
This volunteer position is very physical! All volunteer work is done outdoors. Minimum age 16.
Unfortunately we cannot accept court ordered community service.
Freedom Ride requires at least one non-family member reference. This includes teachers, counselors and close friends.
2 Shifts
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morning /
07:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Morning shift available every morning
- afternoon / 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Freedom Ride Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Freedom Ride Inc.
Location:
3919 Bay Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32808, US
Mission Statement
Freedom Ride is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives and experiences of individuals with disabilities in the Central Florida area through therapeutic horseback riding and related activities.
Description
We provide equine-assisted therapy to utilize a multi-sensory approach to developing and facilitating cognitive skills as well as physical therapy. As a result, children and adults can become more confident in their own abilities to master and control themselves and their environment. This is done through riding classes and ground work with our equine therapists, led by a PATH certified instructor. Peace, love, Freedom Ride!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3919 Bay Lake RoadOrlando, FL 32808
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
- Occupational Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1x Weekly Commitment for 3 - 4 Hours per Shift
- Must be physically fit enough to sweep, walk for 30 minutes, and jog for short periods.