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2024-03-17
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2024-06-15
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Buchanan, MI 49107
Concierge: Responsible for welcoming each participant and guests to the barn for lessons and/or events. Ensure that they have checked in by signing log sheet, review the covid check list and remind them to sign out before leaving. This is not an especially physical position. All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
Date Posted: 2024-03-17
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2024-03-17
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2024-06-15
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Buchanan, MI 49107
Community/ Special Events : We are always looking for opportunities to share information about Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) at community/special events to raise awareness about the programs and services provided at TEC and our continuing need for volunteers. Each event requires several volunteers to assist with setting up information booths, assisting in planning events, or helping at an event that we have been invited to attend. Using these venues to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all who participate in any programs at TEC. Recruitment drives, fundraising events, volunteer appreciation events, club, organization presentations and more. Be part of an important cause and help those in need to thrive. No experience is necessary for this position. If you enjoy talking to people and sharing information, then you will be outstanding at every event. All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
Date Posted: 2024-03-17
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2024-03-17
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2024-06-15
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Buchanan, MI 49107
Horse Leader: Horse leaders have the responsibility of maintaining control of the horse and its actions, pace, and position during the riding lesson. Horse leaders listen and follow directions from the instructors. Some horse experience is necessary to start out as a horse leader. TEC does provide training for any volunteers who do not have prior horse experience but are interested in learning how to be a horse leader. Being comfortable around large animals will aid in your ability to excel at this position. Minimum requirements: at least 14 years old, are able to walk for about 30-45 minutes, as this is the approximate amount of time walking is required for each lesson. Walking would not be constant since there are a variety of activities requested of our riders, which are not done while the horse is in motion. a desire to share your time with the most wonderful group of folks. We have a need for volunteers, during the week in the afternoons through the evening and on Saturdays in the early morning through early afternoon. Weekly lesson times can vary from 30 minutes to 75 minutes, depending on the number of participants in the lesson. You are invited to volunteer for one or several lessons. If your schedule requires flexibility in your volunteer time, you might want to sign up as a substitute. All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
Date Posted: 2024-03-17
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2024-03-17
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2024-06-15
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Buchanan, MI 49107
Side Walkers A & B: Side-walkers walk alongside the rider to assist with maintaining balance, safety and enhance the experience for our participants during the lesson. Side-walkers are required to listen and follow directions from the instructors. No experience is necessary ... We provide training. Any horse experience is extremely helpful, but not necessary. Being comfortable around large animals will aid in your ability to excel at this position. Minimum requirements: at least 14 years old, are able to walk for about 30-45 minutes, as this is the approximate amount of time walking is required for each lesson. Walking would not be constant since there are a variety of activities requested of our riders, which are not done while the horse is in motion. a desire to share your time with the most wonderful group of folks. We have a need for volunteers, during the week in the afternoons through the evening and on Saturdays in the early morning through early afternoon. Weekly lesson times can vary from 30 minutes to 75 minutes, depending on the number of participants in the lesson. You are invited to volunteer for one or several lessons. If your schedule requires flexibility in your volunteer time, you might want to sign up as a substitute. All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
Date Posted: 2024-03-17
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2024-03-17
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2024-06-15
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Buchanan, MI 49107
Ring Assistant: Responsible for supporting the instructor in delivering the lesson effectively and efficiently. Execute additional directions from instructor and assist with note keeping. Organizational skills are extremely helpful, but not essential. Will train if you are interested. Ensuring all the necessary equipment required for both horse and rider is correctly and accurately accounted for and made ready for each lesson. This is not an especially physical position, ideal for anyone. All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
Date Posted: 2024-03-17
