- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Join our Barn Crew!
ORGANIZATION: MEDICINE HORSE PROGRAM
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Volunteers are an essential part of our team and help us in a multitude of ways. We appreciate everyone who gives us the gift of their time. Whatever you choose to do as a volunteer, you will make a difference!
If you would like to make a change and at the same time be surrounded by animals, and beautiful views and have some outdoor workouts you will love volunteering with us!
Responsibilities
Mucking (cleaning pens)
Cleaning and filling water troughs
Filling hay bags
Sweeping
Helping with small projects as needed
Requirements
Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.
Arrive in proper attire, including work gloves and boots
Must be comfortable with physical labor
Courteous and willing to address the most pressing needs
Onboarding Process
Submit a VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Check your inbox for our welcome email. Be sure to look in your spam folder(s) and please add volunteercoordinator@medicinehorse.org to your contacts to help ensure our volunteer communications reach your inbox.
Watch our online volunteer orientation
- Submit a background check
We appreciate our volunteers. Our mission is to empower them and allow growth to gain new skills both within and outside of Medicine Horse. We also strive to create a supportive and fun community!
For more information visit https://www.medicinehorse.org/volunteering
More opportunities with MEDICINE HORSE PROGRAM
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MEDICINE HORSE PROGRAM
Location:
7663 E. County Line Road North, Longmont, CO 80504, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: We save lives. Healing through the empathic power of the horse. We offer free Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and learning programs to enhance the mental health of children, teens, families, and colleagues.
Description
Founded in 2000, Medicine Horse is a leading provider of free mental health programs to those in our community who need help and wouldn't otherwise have access to equine therapy. We serve veterans, caregivers, women impacted by breast cancer, LGBTQ+ youth, underserved youth, teens in high-risk situations, first responders, and more.
Licensed & registered therapists partner with horses to provide powerful experiences that help with things like trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, and depression that have long-lasting, positive impacts on those who join us. Because horse herds closely resemble the family system, our interactions with horses can lead to awareness of how we relate to ourselves and others. Each horse’s distinct personality may remind you of someone you know, eliciting emotions and behaviors that can be processed in a safe and non-judgmental way.
New insights, skills, and successes developed with the horses transfer to each participant's everyday life. Medicine Horse Program provides a fun, challenging and unique environment where human growth, healing, and potential may be achieved.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Community,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
7663 E. County Line Road NorthLongmont, CO 80504
(40.11369 ,-105.05556 )
DATE POSTED
April 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Must be able to commit to at least 4 hours of volunteering per month. Hourly shifts are available every day of the week between 9-4pm
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. Arrive in proper attire, including work gloves and boots. Must be comfortable with physical labor Courteous and willing to address the most pressing needs