Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities | Volunteer Form | Training Schedule

Randy and Minnie

We feel certain that you will enjoy, as much as we have, the opportunity to work with children and adults in our Therapeutic Horseback Program! Our Therapeutic Riding Program depends on the dedication of our volunteer corps. Volunteering is a rewarding and educational experience. There are many different types of jobs you can help with at EQUI-KIDS. We offer volunteer training sessions to help you learn more about our students and horses. Please view the calendar for volunteer training dates. You may contact our office at 425-8833 or by email if you have any additional questions or you wish to register for a training session.

*LESSON VOLUNTEER NEEDED*
Spring session begins March 2007

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LESSON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

No horse experience needed. EQUI-KIDS provides comprehensive training to all volunteers. Learn to be a sidewalker or horse leader to allow disabled students, both children and adults, to enjoy a safe and educational riding lesson.  Please review additional information from the Volunteer Opportunities link.

NOTE: Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

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INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!

EQUI-KIDS is currently searching for people who may be interested in obtaining their certification to teach riding lessons. Our instructor quota is down and we would like to encourage any current volunteers who feel that they may be interested in finding out more about the NARHA certification process to contact the office. Besides the weekly lesson program, teaching opportunities also include the School Partnership Program in the mornings, summer camp and attending shows throughout the year. The NARHA process involves an open-book test, videotaping of classes, CPR certification and a riding demonstration and can take up to six months to complete. Call Barbe at the office if you are interested in becoming certified (425-8833).

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BARN HELP

Assist with the feeding, grooming and cleaning of the horses and stables on the weekends. We have a crew of volunteers that assist each morning and afternoon. The morning crew meets at approximately 6:00 am Saturday and Sunday mornings. The evening crew meets at approximately 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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COMMITTEE HELP

If the barn is not your thing we have other opportunities to assist with the coordination of our many volunteers for lessons, special events, community events and fundraisers. We need special volunteers with all kinds of talents to assist our program.

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Email us at EQVolunteer@aol.com if you'd like more information on how you can help.