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Leaders and Sidewalkers for Adaptive Horse Riding in Bridgewater!
ORGANIZATION: Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA)
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We are looking for active animal-lovers with experience leading horses, but we can also provide training to the right individuals ready for walking inside and outside, next to our horses for 1-4 hours at a time. We have adaptive riding lessons 7 days a week and hippotherapy (physical therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy using equine movement) Monday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday midday and Friday afternoons, and our leaders and sidewalkers provide physical support to the riders during their sessions. We have a strong need for Monday PM, Friday PM, Saturday AM and Sunday volunteers at this time.
You will learn to assist therapeutic (adaptive) riding instructors and physical therapists teaching participants how to groom horses, walk with horses, and ride horses! In exchange, you will commit to a weekly slot for the duration of our riding term (8-14 weeks). Regular attendance is essential to this position, as the participants rely from the same support staff each week.
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About Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA)
Location:
18 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608, US
Mission Statement
Easterseals' mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
Description
Easterseals provides a variety of services to help people with disabilities and members of our Veteran community address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
470 Pine streetBridgewater, MA, MA 02324
(41.95284 ,-71.01616 )
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- People Skills
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- At least 2 hours/week for a minimum of eight weeks. Regular attendance is required in this role. Opportunities available seven days a week.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, moderate fitness to walk at a quick pace independently over varied terrain (sand, pavement, grass, inclines/declines) for 45 consecutive minutes, ability to provide physical support to riders via gait belt while on horse.