Summer Camp Unpaid Intern
ORGANIZATION: Mane Stream
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Mane Stream is looking for unpaid interns to help with our all-abilities summer camp! It's a half-day camp (8:30am to 12:30pm) where campers spend time with the horses, ride, participate in traditional camp activities, and more! If you're interested in a career with horses, children and adults with special needs, education, or anything similar, this is a great opportunity to gain experience! Mane Stream is happy to work with colleges or universities to ensure all requirements are met for college credit. Horse experience a plus, but not required!
Responsibilities may include:
- Meet with camp staff and any other interns to inventory the camp supplies, plan activities for the summer, and order anything additional needed.
- Create and implement age and ability appropriate "horse-related" camp activities (i.e arts and crafts, interactive educational projects, games) as well as prepare and set up activities on the day.
- Implement and monitor all afternoon activities, while p romoting camper participation.
- Assist campers and volunteers while they tack up the horses for their lessons.
- Assist as leaders or sidewalkers (depending on experience) during the lesson portion of camp as needed.
- Supervise campers and volunteers (with guidance from the Camp Director & Activities Specialist).
- Photograph campers during their lessons and activities as needed.
- Additional opportunities depending on experience: photo editing/printing, social media, conducting interviews, writing articles, etc.
More opportunities with Mane Stream
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mane Stream
Location:
PO Box 305, 83 Old Turnpike Rd./Rte. 517, Oldwick, NJ 08858, US
Mission Statement
Mane Stream...Unbridled possibilities for children and adults with special needs. Mane Stream is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy services and educational initiatives.
Description
Mane Stream provides year-round adaptive recreational horseback riding to children and adults with special needs. Mane Stream also offers Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, as well as an inclusive summer camp experience for children with or without disabilities. In addition to these programs, Mane Stream offers "Horses for Healing" for those living with cancer, field trips for school both riding and non-riding, as well as trips for Scouts to receive their badges.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
83 Old Turnpike Rd.Oldwick, NJ 08858
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2025
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Equestrian
- Physical Therapy
- Special Needs
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible scheduling; Must be for a portion of time between 6/16 and 8/28; Can be full weeks or only certain days
- - Desire to work with children of all abilities a MUST Creative & self-motivated Horse experience (preferred NOT required) Fill out the application on the website and email it to volunteer@manestreamnj.org with a resume and cover letter