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ORGANIZATION: O.A.T.S. Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles,Inc

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Have you been looking for a place to volunteer this summer? OATS has the perfect opportunity for you! Hang out with our awesome horses and riders while giving the riders a summer they will never forget. We have daily opportunities to help both horses and riders have a fun, safe summer.

2 Shifts

  • Wed Jun 11, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
  • Wed Jun 11, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About O.A.T.S. Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles,Inc

Location:

4920 Groveland Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, US

Mission Statement

Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles was founded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1997 by Nancy Lee Heussner. Located on 40 acres in Ortonville, Mich., O.A.T.S. and its crew of caring, dedicated and enthusiastic instructors and volunteers provide equine-assisted therapy and a lot of smiles on a weekly basis, to more than 100 children and adults with a wide variety of physical, mental and emotional challenges. Most of our clients live in Oakland County.

Description

By supporting O.A.T.S. program, you are providing individuals with special health and developmental needs a unique form of therapy which allows them the opportunity to improve their quality of life through their interaction with our horses.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

Wed Jun 11, 2025 - Sat Aug 16, 2025
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

4920 Groveland RdGroveland Twp, MI 48462

(42.86353,-83.52042)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

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

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 12
  • Flexible
  • No experience necessary. Trainings available: March 23, April 27, May 18, June 8 from 10-12 https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI5MTMz Email oatsvolunteers@gmail.com for info

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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