Leaders and Sidewalkers for Adaptive Horse Riding in Bridgewater!

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ORGANIZATION: Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA)

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We are looking for active animal-lovers with experience leading horses, but we can also provide training to the right individuals ready for walking inside and outside, next to our horses for 1-4 hours at a time. We have adaptive riding lessons 7 days a week and hippotherapy (physical therapy using equine movement) Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and our leaders and sidewalkers provide physical support to the riders during their sessions. We have a strong need for Friday, Saturday and Sunday volunteers at this time.

You will learn to assist therapeutic (adaptive) riding instructors and physical therapists teaching participants how to groom horses, walk with horses, and ride horses! In exchange, you will commit to a weekly slot for the duration of our riding term (8-14 weeks). Regular attendance is essential to this position, as the students benefit from the same support staff each week.

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About Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA)

Location:

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608, US

Mission Statement

Easterseals' mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

Description

Easterseals provides a variety of services to help people with disabilities and members of our Veteran community address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

470 Pine streetBridgewater, MA, MA 02324

(41.952854,-71.01611)
 

DATE POSTED

March 22, 2024

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • People Skills
  • Equestrian
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • At least 2 hours/week for a minimum of eight weeks. Regular attendance is required in this role. Opportunities available seven days a week.
  • Must be ready to walk over varied terrain (indoor arena footing, outdoor track, slight incline/decline on grass) for extended periods alongside our riders, in all reasonable weather conditions. We operate year-round.

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