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Horse Therapy Volunteers Needed Tuesday Afternoons and Saturday Mornings
ORGANIZATION: ELLIOTT ACRES THERAPY RIDING INC
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Our volunteers are the backbone of Elliott Acres. We would not be able to serve the individuals we do without their support. All Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older (NO EXCEPTIONS). Whether you enjoy being around horses, helping those with disabilities or doing handy work we have a job for you! We also have a running list of day projects that volunteer groups (scouts, churches, schools, families etc.) can assist with. We must have your liabially release and photo release paperwork on file in order to allow you to be around the horses.If you are under 18, your release MUSTbe signed by a parent or guardian. If you have a group who would like to complete a day project, please contact us. We would be happy to provide a badge or Community Service Recognition Awards for your group as wel l.Contact us at 724-991-2477 - or - dechorsesr1@gmail.com
You can also contact our volunteer coordinator at EATRvolunteering@gmail .com
- All Volunteers must wear covered shoes, no sandals, flip flops or crocs are permitted (be prepared for a lot of walking), long pants and shirts that cover the shoulders and can be tucked in.
- Leave your dogs at home. Please do not leave them in the car, either. This is for the safety of our riders, horses and staff.
- Our Volunteer Coordinator will do volunteer training for new volunteers every Saturday morning at 8am during the riding season.
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About ELLIOTT ACRES THERAPY RIDING INC
Location:
168 HEADLAND RD, BUTLER, PA 16002, US
Mission Statement
Elliott Acres Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. aims to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional status of our riders by teaching basic horsemanship principals that aid in improving our riders' movement, concentration, and communication. Our vision is to provide a safe, therapeutic, rewarding experience for people with special needs. This rewarding experience would then help to improve their everyday life.
Description
A certified therapeutic riding center for those with
physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities.
Serving western Pennsylvania.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
168 Headland RoadButler, PA 16002
(40.8181 ,-79.83614 )
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Family Therapy
- Farming
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Tuesdays from 4pm-8pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm.
- Must be 14 or older. (No exceptions). must wear covered shoes. Must be able to listen and take direction, must have patience for both horses and special needs individuals. must be prepared for a lot of walking. not afraid to get dirty.