Horse Handler Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Urban Stable |
| Address: | Stonewall, Winnipeg MB |
| Website: | http://www.urbanstable.ca |
| Organizational Description: | Urban Stable provides Equine Facilitated Learning Programs to youth in grades 5-9 through four unique programs. Equine Facilitated Learning is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals through equine activities. Urban Stable is an accredited Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) centre and follows the high standards and safety guidelines provided by them. Our Mission: Urban Stable empowers youth to engage in their education and community and achieve personal success through hands-on learning experiences with horses. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 3442 |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteer Horse Handlers support the students one-on-one in our hands-on learning program with horses. They assist the students to groom, lead and ride their horse. Horse Handler Volunteers will mainly lead the horse and rider. |
| Skills Required: | Horse experience required. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Horsemanship skills. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Volunteers are asked to commit to one class per week for (10 weeks in the fall) and 14 weeks in the winter / spring to provide consistency to the students and horses. Volunteer sessions are 2 - 2.25 hours each week. We kindly ask if volunteers can stay for a brief time after the class to assist with cleaning up the barn and arena after the class. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Interlake |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: hayley@urbanstable.ca |
| Closing Date: | Jan 28, 2025 |
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