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Your help will contribute to a unique program in the USA:
- We work with standard-size donkeys
- Certified by PATH* Equine Mental Health Specialist and Learning
We work closely with mental health professionals to help children, and adults, including the at-risk community, and military populations.Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
Our vision for the future is to provide the special needs community a therapeutic equine environment where collaborative efforts of like-minded organizations and volunteers can work together to design, construct and implement Equine (donkey) therapy opportunities maintaining the highest industry standards (PATH), while providing professional development of its participants, therapists, staff and volunteers, insuring growth and diversity of the organization for years to come.1 More opportunity with DONKEYS OF THE HEART
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About DONKEYS OF THE HEART
Location:
7316 E Highland Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, US
Mission Statement
Our vision for the future is to provide the special needs community a therapeutic and recreational equine environment where collaborative efforts of like-minded organizations and volunteers can work together to design, construct and implement donkey assisted opportunities maintaining the highest industry standards (PATH*), while providing professional development of its participants, therapists, staff and volunteers, insuring growth and diversity of the organization for years to come. *Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Description
What we do:
We work closely with mental health professionals to help children, and adults, including the at-risk community, and military populations.
PATH certification as ESMHL (Equine Specialist Mental Health and Learning)
Equine (Donkey) Assisted Learning EAL
- EAL is an experiential approach using donkeys as co-facilitators.
- EAL provides opportunities to learn a variety of life skills and to develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) - Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP)
- The team includes a licensed therapist, and an ESMHL (Equine Specialist Mental Health and Learning).
- It promotes personal exploration and behaviors.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
7316 East Highland RoadCave Creek, AZ 85331
(33.85114 ,-111.92305 )
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2023
SKILLS
- Website Project Management
- Legal (General)
- Administrative Support
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Being successful is a team work.
- No special expertise is required – just a passion to help make a difference in someone’s life, and a willingness to learn.