Various Volunteer Opportunities
(Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre)
Opportunity Details: Various Volunteer Opportunities
| Comments | Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre located on the top of Beaver Valley just northeast of Markdale Ontario is a special place where individuals with (dis)abilities or unique needs can explore their potential through equestrian sport, recreation and therapeutic programs. |
| Contact | Michelle, Volunteer Coordinator, Hope Haven Equestrian Centre; Phone: 519-986-1247; Email: volunteer@hopehavencentre.org |
| Duties | Recreational Therapy Volunteer: Assists our Recreational Therapist with a wide range of hands-on activities including individual and group-based games, art projects, equine learning, life skills and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Horse interaction will occur as well as assisting & working alongside participants. No horse experience required. Unmounted Horse Leader: Assists in preparing, grooming and leading the horse at the same time as the participant. You will interact with horses and participants. Horse experience an asset, we will train you. Side Walker: Walks beside the horse and participant providing support and stability. Involves a good deal of walking. No horse experience required, we will train you. Mounted Horse Leader: Assists the participant in preparing the horse for the lesson & may involve leading the horse during the lesson depending on the participant's ability. Involves a good deal of walking and at times short bouts of jogging with the horse. Horse experience required.
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| More Info Link | https://www.hopehavencentre.org/volunteer/ |
| Benefits |
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| Clients | Individuals of all ages and abilities who may have physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social challenges. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Arts & Crafts ; Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; No horse experience or experience with therapeutic riding programs needed - we will provide training |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Flexible hours and commitment |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Day |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Markdale, ON |
| Number of Positions | Grey County: 2 individual(s) 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going ; No previous skills/experience required, we will train you |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteer must be able to get on site themselves, either driving themselves or getting drop off/picked up. |
| Police Check | Required |
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Agency Details: Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre
| Office Phone | 519-986-1247 |
| program@hopehavencentre.org | |
| Website | www.hopehavencentre.org |
| Address & Map | 545747 4A Side Rd Grey Highlands, ON Canada N0C 1H0 |
| Mailing Address | 545747 4A Side Rd Grey Highlands, ON Canada N0C 1H0 |