Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
| Our mission | To enhance and enrich lives by providing education, social opportunities and emotional support for its communities through equine assisted activities and therapies. |
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| Needs |
Lesson Program VolunteerVolunteers assist by leading horses or walking beside riders (sidewalking) during classes. Sidewalkers walk or trot by the side of the horse, assisting the client with his/her balance under the direction of the instructor. Horse leaders guide the therapy horse in walking, trotting, and halting during the lesson, under the direction of the instructor. Lesson program volunteers must commit to a consistent weekly schedule, coming the same day and time each week, which allows the development of a bond between the volunteer, client, and instructor.Special Skills VolunteerVolunteers who possess skills or professional/technical experience that may benefit Strongwater, such as photography, marketing, graphic design, computer knowledge, etc., are encouraged to contact us.Special EventsVolunteers serve on event committees and assist with planning and production during the various fundraisers and special events that Strongwater holds each year.Facility/Barn Maintenance VolunteerVolunteers help with general maintenance, repairs and improvements of the facility, including fencing.Office VolunteerVolunteers assist with word processing, data entry, photocopying, bulk mailings and other support tasks. They also serve as receptionists and help answer phone calls.Horse Care VolunteerVolunteers work directly with barn staff to help feed and care for the horses and the facility. This work is suited to those interested in hands-on work with our horses, or to high school or college students seeking internships or community service opportunities. Volunteers in the equine program should be willing to commit to a specified, consistent period of time each week. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | For over a decade, Strongwater Farm has improved the quality of life and health for thousands of children and adults with special needs in the greater Boston area by providing professionally supervised, equine-assisted activities and therapies. We are one of only two therapeutic riding centers in northeast Massachusetts with Premier Center accreditation from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.). Strongwater’s instructors are licensed and certified by both PATH Int’l and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
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