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Volunteer Orientation Day Saturday March 29th 10am-12pm.

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ORGANIZATION: ELLIOTT ACRES THERAPY RIDING INC

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We will be holding a volunteer orientation day on Saturday March 29th, 2025 from 10am-12pm to recruit new volunteers for the 2025 riding season. This event is open to everyone 14 years of age or older. Our volunteers are the backbone of Elliott Acres. We would not be able to serve the individuals we do without their support. Whether you enjoy being around horses or helping those with disabilities, we have a job for you! We are also seeking volunteers to help out around the farm throughout the season to assist with general farm maintenance such as fence mending, stall cleaning, landscaping, tool organizing and cleaning equipment.
During orientation new volunteers will learn:

  • Grooming
  • Side Walking
  • Leading
  • Tacking
  • Safety

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, register for volunteer orientation at www.elliottacrestherapyriding.org.
Remember this is an active working horse farm, below are the requirements for all attendees and individuals who will be on the property:

  • All interested volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, absolutely no exceptions to this age requirement. We are sorry for this inconvenience.
  • All interested volunteers and or guest who will be with them during orientation must fill out the volunteer release form and photo release form. If you are under the age of 18 you must have those forms filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Again this is an active working horse farm, these forms must be filled out and handed in to allow you to be on the property and be around the horses. If we do not have them, you will not be able to participate. Please make sure to prioritize this step, we would hate to have turn someone away because of this. You can find these forms on our forms page.
  • All registered individuals and or guests must wear covered shoes, no sandals, flip flops or crocs are permitted, (Boots are highly recommended) long pants and shirts that cover the shoulders and can be tucked in. Please note, you are going to get dirty and covered in horse hair, this is a farm, getting dirty is inevitable, so please dress appropriately.
  • Leave your dogs or animal of any kind at home. Please do not leave them in the car, either. This is for the safety of our riders, horses, staff and you. ​

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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
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
Animals, People with Disabilities, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

Sat Mar 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

168 Headland RoadButler, PA 16002

(40.81806,-79.83698)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Farming
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy
  • Child Development
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 14
  • its a one day event from 10am-12pm to recruit volunteers for our 2025 riding season.
  • All interested volunteers must be 14 years of age or older, absolutely no exceptions to this age requirement.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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