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ORGANIZATION: American Therapeutic Riding Center
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Volunteer Opportunity: Student Internships - Experience Equine Assisted Services!
At the American Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC)
Join us for a Field Site Internship focused on Equine Assisted Services (therapeutic riding). As an intern, you'll assist a certified PATH instructor and staff during 30-minute therapeutic riding sessions (from mount to dismount), while also providing arena and barn assistance.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is perfect for students pursuing careers in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, elementary education, counseling, social work, business, marketing, social media, and more. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and impactful environment!
Confidentiality and HIPAA laws are strictly enforced.
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About American Therapeutic Riding Center
Location:
397 N. 177th W. Ave., PO Box 880, Sand Springs, OK 74063, US
Mission Statement
Our purpose in this world is to provide healing to the people who need it, education to people who seek it and promote a sense of community though the use of equine assisted therapy.
Description
We provide Equine Assisted Services (EAS) to individuals with special needs. A legal diagnosis is required and a referral by a counselor, medical professional, social worker and/or therapist. We serve ages up to mid sixties. We serve seven public schools through therapeutic riding (elementary spec ed) and/or working with counselors (elementary and high school) in trauma informed small groups, groups and individuals.
Accomplishments:
07-07-2021: We received a $25,000 grant from the "Christopher and Dana Reeves" Direct Effect of Quality of Life Program.
05-31-2023: We completed a twelve month pilot project "Trauma Informed Small Groups" with the State Department of Education Climate Control.
Volunteers have the opportunity to enjoy country life while helping others through Equine Assisted Services. Give back to our community, obtain a corporate volunteer day or needed educational hours (including higher education: observation, field site opportunity, internships, research, etc.) or simply giving your time and talents to help others.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
395 N. 177th W. Ave.Sand Springs, OK 74063
(36.164642 ,-96.18924 )
DATE POSTED
December 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Pediatrics
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We will be flexible with accomplishing the required hours as long as it is within our work week schedule.