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163 people are interested
Volunteer with a Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Forest Hills, Queens
ORGANIZATION: GallopNYC
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163 people are interested
GallopNYC uses therapeutic horsemanship to help riders walk, talk, connect, focus, behave and learn, inspiring each one to live life as fully, productively and independently as possible. Volunteers are needed to assist our riders on horse back. Volunteers lead horses or walk alongside them during lessons. Classes are conducted by a trained instructor.
We have a great team of volunteers and we really love what we do. One of our riders said "When I ride my horse I feel free." We love making that free feeling possible -- plus we see very concrete achievements in our riders' abilities.
Our riders have a wide range of disabilities, but all of them enjoy riding and are a joy to to work with. The horses are nice too!
We conduct lessons seven days a week at four different locations and could use your help! Email us today and we will provide you with the dates of upcoming orientation sessions for new volunteers..
Experience with horses is helpful but not at all necessary.
Please contact us for more info on how to become a volunteer at: volunteer@gallopnyc.org
Or visit our website at: http://gallopnyc.org/how-to-help/volunteer/
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About GallopNYC
Location:
8803 70th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US
Mission Statement
GallopNYC uses equine-centered therapy to help riders in NYC with disabilities walk, talk and learn, inspiring them to live their lives as fully, independently and productively as possible.
Description
GallopNYC is a non-profit organization based in New York City that offers therapeutic horsemanship programs to children and adults with disabilities. We operate our riding program at four locations, all within NYC. Schedules at each location vary seasonally.
Therapeutic horsemanship teaches the skills of horseback riding and horse knowledge to build developmental, emotional, social, and physical skills for each individual rider. Under the direction of a PATH International certified instructor, supported by trained volunteers, each rider progressively acquires riding skills and measurable improvements in life skills. Through weekly sessions, we help riders walk, talk, learn and have FUN! We also offer hippotherapy services. Therapeutic horsemanship means learning to ride a horse but it means much more - it means building a bond with a horse, learning to care for a horse, understanding how horses perceive the world and respond to people, and ultimately being a leader to a horse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
GallopNYC Forest Hills8803 70th RoadForest Hills, NY 11375
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for at least 11 weeks