YWCA Malden is looking for outstanding women to mentor middle school girls at a local elementary school. Only a weekly, 90 minute commitment for the school year required to change the life of a youth! Along with weekly social and emotional building activities, we also take monthly field trips as a group. YWCA Malden Mentoring…

Did you have a mentor when you were young? Do you wish you did? Are you good in Math? Do you want to have a positive effect on a young girl? If you want to make a difference we want to talk to you about a great opportunity to be a part of a Math…

Practice math skills in this one-on-one program that aims to help club members in need of extra math support.

Read aloud and complete a provided lesson plan in this one-on-one program that aims to help club members in need of extra reading support.

A sidewalker walks and/or jogs alongside the horse to help keep the rider safe and achieve his/her goals. This may involve a safety hold of the client for an entire lesson, or a more hands off approach, depending on the needs of the client. The sidewalker is an extension of the instructor, who helps guide…

Volunteers in our “Barn Buddies” program work one-on-one with a client, who may or may not be accompanied by a caregiver. The volunteer will help teach the client about various topics which may include horse behavior, horse management, horse health, and barn management. Barn Buddy volunteers should have good recent horse experience and a willingness…

We need volunteers with horse experience to help with both our recreational and therapeutic programs. Volunteers are an extension of the instructor. They help teach our clients to groom and tack, and give lots of encouragement! Volunteers also help with general barn chores such as turnout and feeding. Volunteers are asked to commit to at…