Consulting volunteers include professionals in all walks of life, including: attorneys, accountants, public relation specialists, fund raisers, and investment professionals.
Support a student by becoming a virtual 1 on 1 tutor- twice a week, for 1 hour, for a duration of two semesters. More information at https://encorps.org/application-part1
Meet 1-on-1 weekly for an hour with the same participant and horse for an entire school year. Horse SenseAbility provides special training, activities and ongoing support to mentors. Stable Moments mentors must be at least 21 years old. Experience with horses is not required.
Steer and manage the horse during a lesson as needed. The horse leader is responsible for the horse not the rider and must pay attention not only to the instructor’s directions but also be aware of the entire team. A leader must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14…
Provide physical and emotional support to the rider as needed. A side walker must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Assist staff by doing administrative tasks, organizing an event, posting on social media, fundraising and networking with local organizations. Volunteers with special skills are encouraged to let us know about your talents. Office helpers must be at least 16 years old.
Assist participants doing unmounted therapeutic activities such as grooming, learning about equine body language, doing arts and crafts and engaging in educational games. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Assist the marketing department with brochure and poster distribution to local area businesses. They also help with community events year-round (based on availability).
Set tables at the Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program, deliver meals to homebound seniors, make calls on Super Sunday, assist with community mailings, visit homebound seniors and residents of senior living facilities, bake, pack and deliver holiday packages to seniors
Work directly with staff to care for the horses and keep their environment safe and clean. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.