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Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Equine Center for Learning
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As a program volunteer you will assist our instructors in therapeutic horseback riding lessons, equine-assisted learning, and field trips. Prior horse experience is not required!
Program volunteers also known as lesson volunteers help with preparation before the lesson such as, getting horses out of the paddocks, grooming and saddling. During the lesson, there are two opportunities including leading the horse or sidewalking to assist with student balance and confidence.
1 Shift
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09:30 AM to 07:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 4
Programming happens Monday-Friday from roughly 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM. There are hour block shifts throughout the entire day!
More opportunities with Equine Center for Learning
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Equine Center for Learning
Location:
2901 Wabash Rd, Lansing, MI 48910, US
Mission Statement
Connecting with a horse strengthens the body, fortifies the mind, and nourishes the soul. Our programming -- which is open to all Lansing residents and surrounding communities -- supports the development of fundamental life skills such as responsibility, empathy, self-control, and leadership.
Description
The Equine Center for Learning at the Lansing School District has offered unique opportunities to Lansing learners for many years. At the Equine Center for Learning we offer equine assisted services through field trips, therapeutic horseback riding lessons, independent horseback riding lessons and summer camps. Our herd - which consists of nine full-sized horses, three miniature horses, and two miniature donkeys - loves to make our students feel comfortable and safe, increasing academic engagement and fostering personal growth and life-long learning.
Equine assisted services helps people of all abilities. Riding and interacting with horses is a unique and enjoyable way to improve muscle tone, balance, fine and gross motor skills, responsibility, and confidence. Some students benefit from the horse's movement, while others gain motor and cognitive benefits from engaging in specific lesson activities. Lesson activities may include games on horseback, steering obstacle courses, verbal exercises, and muscle strengthening exercises.
Our volunteers are one of the program’s most valuable resources! We have many opportunities, from assisting with riding lessons, field trips, feeding and caring for our herd, and facility maintenance! We have seen from experience that volunteers can be instrumental in caring for our herd and making a positive difference in the lives of our students!
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
2901 Wabash RoadLansing, MI 48910
(42.69924 ,-84.50845 )
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- A shift can range from an hour, two hours or more! We understand that each week is different and that schedules change. To help with this, we have a flexible online schedule where people can sign up for shifts that fit into their schedule!