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Equest Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer Training
Last updated on August 21, 2008

Orientation and Training new volunteers will be held on Wed July 9 from 6-9:00 pm. Orientation includes facility tour, meeting staff, learning about Equest and volunteer opportunities and an introduction to therapeutic riding.

Training for sidewalker volunteers includes an overview of the benefits of therapeutic riding, disabilities awareness, safety, horse behavior and scheduling. Includes hands on session with Equest Staff and horses in a simulated lesson.

Sidewalkers must be a minimum of 14 years of age. Vigorous walking is required. Sidewalkers act as spotters, walking along side a student with a disability while they are mounted on a horse. Commitment of a minimum of 30 minutes per week for an 8 or 12 week session.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Equest Therapeutic Riding Center

Volunteers will work with the following groups
Children (5-12) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4)
Disabled / Ill Older Adults (55+)
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adolescents (13-17) Individual
Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10)
Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)
This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
Disabilities

Upcoming Dates:
Date Time # volunteers requested  
Oct 11, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
50
  
Oct 12, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
50
  
Oct 13, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
50
  

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Contact Person:
Michele Cheney, Volunteer Manager, (email)
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Address:
65 Drowns Lane
Lyman, ME 04002
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Directions:
Download from website.Will be provided.
For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit

Web Site: http://www.equestmaine.org

Miscellaneous Information
Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
1-2
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
no limit

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