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Ring Assistant
ORGANIZATION: THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
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!
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About THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Location:
Jane M. Hiler Facility, 1207 E. Galien-Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107, US
Mission Statement
The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) engages the power of horses to challenge people with disabilities to build stronger minds, bodies, and spirits.
Description
TEC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 service organization that provides year-round, horse-related activities, and therapeutic riding to people young and old with disabilities, including veterans and active military members. Our programs are designed to help children to seniors find hope, reach beyond their expectations, and discover unlimited possibilities. We do this by engaging the power of horses to challenge, inspire, and strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits. TEC is open to residents with disabilities in Southwest Michigan and the Michiana Area.
TEC's therapeutic riding program helps people from children to seniors find hope and reach potentials they never thought possible. Participants benefit in a wide variety of ways. Therapeutic riding is a form of physical exercise. Physical therapists state that the horse's movements mirror people walking with benefits that can't be replicated in a clinic. Horses sense our emotions allowing a special connection between them and their rider. That connection may motivate a rider to utter their first words and empower them for the first time in their lives to be in control of a situation. Riders often also experience benefits; such as, greater ability to stay focused, behavioral improvements, and increased muscle strength. These benefits can improve classroom experiences as educators often see improvements as skills acquired in school are applied In new settings.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1207 East Galien Buchanan RoadBuchanan, MI 49107
(41.813614 ,-86.428734 )
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Opportunities are available for this position on lessons days only, but are needed on a regular basis throughout the weekdays and Saturdays.