VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the key component of the Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program.  Simply put, without these individuals Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program would not exist.

Volunteers do not need to have a horse related background or working with people with disabilities.  As a volunteer you will need to attend an orientation session, document your time and keep the volunteer coordinator informed of your availability.

Volunteer’s serve in a number of roles. The primary roles are as horse leader and side walker.  The horse leader is responsible for leading the horse during the classes and steadying the horse while rider mounts and dismounts.   The side walker is on each side of the horse, walking along beside the horse during the lesson and assisting the rider.   The side walker assists the instructor while the rider mounts and dismounts the horse.  

These two important roles provide the necessary assistance to make a enjoyable and safe riding experience.

It take 3 volunteers per horse to have a safe riding experience.  Riders may not ride with out these volunteers.

Volunteers have served in additional non-horse related roles as an advisor to the Board of Directors, assists with public relations and marketing, recruitment of volunteers and riders.
 
Volunteers have also helped with web site development, photography, establishing the 501c3 nonprofit organization, and equipment building and repairs.  What ever your skills and expertise may be, it can certainly be used at Walk On.

If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, contact Walk On at 715-425-2025 or email us at walkon@usfamily.net.

New Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
6:30 p.m.
or
Thursday, April 12, 2012
6:30 p.m.

Reorganization is Beginning

There is a need for volunteers to help REorganize, direct, and assist with the ENTIRE Walk On Program.

Several opportunities or needs are available:
Board Members and Officers, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

Other opportunities:
• Construction of equipment in barn and class area
• Social Events
• Open House
• Historian
• Website
• Tack and Equipment
• Horse Management
• Class Room Equipment
• Photos
• Accountant
• Special Olympics
• Tack Swap
• Writing of Policy and Procedures; PATH standards
• Barn and Stall Cleaning
• Assist by handling horses during vet visits or feet trimming
• Exercise and handle horses for learning experiences for class work
• Development of a sensory trail through the woods and around the area for the riders.
• Work on Katy’s Flower Garden
• And so much more of a detail...

As you can see there is a lot of “stuff” to do and Ken can’t do it all. Ken and Katy were looking at this type of assistance last year. So if you can help please feel free. Just call Ken at (715) 425-2025.