| Last updated on February 29, 2008 |
 There are several beautiful perennial gardens around the facility that need consistent maintenance - weeding, weed whacking, dead heading, addition of compost, etc.. The Center is located in a beautiful setting enhanced by pastures and grazing horses. There are some gardening tools for those who need them, but please feel free to bring your own. If desired, gardeners will have an opportunity to spend some "hands on" time with one of our special therapy horses. None. Some training is provided for inexperienced gardeners. This opportunity is sponsored by: Flying Changes Center For Therapeutic Riding
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Afternoons |
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Mornings |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Contact Person:
Kathi Levesque, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Address:
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PO Box 127
Topsham, ME 04086 |
Directions:
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From I 295, take exit 24 in Topsham. From the South, turn right and proceed through the traffic light in front of the Topsham Fair Mall. Go approx. 1/2 mile to a large four corners with a Toyota Dealership on the far right corner. Turn left onto Rt. 201, travel approx. 2.5 miles to the Center which is on the right.
Nearest Bus Stop: n/a
For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit |
Web Site: http://www.flyingchanges.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Can this be done off site via computer (Virtual Volunteering)? |
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No
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| May this opportunity be done by a court mandated volunteer? |
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No
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| Volunteers with special needs may apply for this opportunity |
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unable to accomodate
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| This is appropriate for a young volunteer |
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Ages 15 - 18
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| May a family with young children do this? |
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No
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| Is this a group opportunity for a National or Local Service Day? |
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This is NOT a service day opportunity
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Overall Experience 
My personal rewards are greater than the time I volunteer.
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I volunteer at Flying Changes for Therapeutic Riding. I don't work with the clients at all, but I do all the behind the scenes work I can fit into eight hours. (I also spend some at time at home working on the couputer for Flying Changes.) Some of the tasks I do in a day include cleaning stalls, grooming, watering, feeding and loving the horses. I also do some office work, do minor repairs on the facility, mend blankets, clean the tack and observation rooms. I do laundry and keep the refrigerator clean. I'll weed sometimes in the warm weather. There is a need for volunteers like me who love horses and being in their company, but who aren't able to work directly with them. Flying Changes can use all kinds of help from donations of time and talents - there is always a spot where a volunteer can lessen the work the staff has to do. Volunteering there has been the most important thing I have done since I retired.
posted by Joan Lee on January 30, 2004 |
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