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Speech and Occupational Therapy Volunteer Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.
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The volunteer opportunities at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian offers hands-on experience across community based, macro, mezzo, and micro levels. Volunteers engage with diverse clients, spanning various ages, abilities, and needs. Services are customized, with personalized teams addressing individual goals and requirements.
The volunteer may:
Sidewalk with clients assisting the SLPs and OTs with activities, games, and lessons on horseback.
Positioning the client and their equipment as required by the SLPs and OTs.
Supervising and assisting during the unmounted portions of the sessions.
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About Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.
Location:
829 Old Nichols Road, Islandia, NY 11749, US
Mission Statement
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian began in 1995 as a therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Our mission has been, and continues to be, to provide a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing. Our populations include children and adults with disabilities, survivors of trauma, the military and the impoverished.
Description
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program that uses horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing. Their population includes children and adults with disabilities, those who have been abused or neglected, veterans and the economically compromised. Incorporated in 1996 and recognized as a 501(c)(3) in 1997, Pal-O-Mine was founded by and is still directed by Lisa Gatti.
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is located 829 Old Nichols Rd., Islandia, NY 11749; Phone: 631-348-1389Website: www.Pal-o-mine.org; Hours: Daily, All year. Features: Therapeutic, recreational and competitive horseback programs, summer day experiences, work-study and Equine Assisted Learning programs for disabled and able-bodied students. Those who help include physical, speech and occupational therapists, special education teachers, ASL interpreters, social workers and equine professionals.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
829 Old Nichols RoadIslandia, NY 11749
(40.8149 ,-73.155174 )
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours weekly
- Must attend mandatory volunteer orientation and complete a minimum of 4 hours before signing up for shifts. Must provide 3 professional references which will be checked and must pass before beginning training.