UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center
| Our mission | UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to inspiring hope, fostering independence, and improving the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of individuals with and without disabilities by partnering with the power of the horse. |
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Board/Committee membersAre you a qualified leader? We'd like to talk to you about serving on our Board of Directors or on one of our various committees. Further the mission of UpReach by advising the organization, assisting with fundraisers and various events.OfficeAs an office volunteer, you provide vital behind-the-scenes support, including assistance with filing, data entry, bulk mailings, photocopying, answering the phones, and many other activities.Barn HelpAs a barn helper, you work directly with barn staff to assist with turning out horses to their paddocks, feeding, and mucking (aka cleaning) stalls. Those who wish to handle horses must attend a Taking the Lead training. However, those who want to help in the barn with feeding, mucking, scrubbing water buckets, and sweeping do not need to attend a training, but should commit to a specified, consistent time to help each week.Side WalkerAs a side walker, you are responsible for the participant, providing physical support and assistance per the instructor's direction. The type of support you provide will vary based on the skills and abilities of each participant. For those wishing to act as a side walker, you are required to attend UpReach volunteer training and are encouraged to attend "Taking the Lead training.FacilityUpReach sits on 96 beautiful acres, which require constant upkeep. We are always looking for individuals who can assist with general maintenance, as well as repairs and improvements to the facility. Year-round opportunities include mowing, weed-whacking, mulching the trail, gardening and weeding, paddock picking, snow blowing, painting, fence repairs, and more!GroupsCorporate, youth, and community service organizations provide huge help with one-day volunteer projects! Examples of past projects include fence repairs, tack cleaning, trail clearing and maintenance, spring cleanup, painting, event preparation, and power washing to name a few.Horse LeaderAs a horse leader or handler, you are responsible for the horse and should be alert and aware of the horse's behavior at all times. All those handling horses in therapeutic riding or driving lessons or hippotherapy sessions must attend both Taking the Lead and UpReach volunteer training. |
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| About us | UpReach is a Premier Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) since 2006. We serve individuals with a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological abilities since 1992 through year-round, equine-assisted activities and therapies, including: therapeutic riding, therapeutic driving, equine-assisted learning, equine-facilitated mental health, and hippotherapy. In addition, UpReach has become a training facility for continuing professional education for individuals in the equine-assisted activities and therapies, mental health, and healthcare industries. |
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