BO est en train de recruter et de déployer des bénévoles pour répondre aux besoins en matière de bénévolat liés spécifiquement à la COVID-19 à Ottawa, à Prescott-Russell, dans le comté de Lanark et dans le comté de Renfrew tout en assurant des protocoles de dépistage et de formation appropriés pour protéger la santé des bénévoles et de ceux qu'ils aident. Veuillez trouver les portails d'accueil des bénévoles, des membres et des autres organisations sur notre page d'accueil. Le programme de déploiement de volontaires COVID 19 de BO est soutenu par le Fonds de soutien communautaire d'urgence du gouvernement du Canada et la Fondation communautaire d'Ottawa.
mars 21 - juin 3, 2017
Location of Event
TROtt, 6362-1 Bank Street, Greely, ON K4P 1J4
Brief description
As a volunteer, you are part of our Therapeutic Riding Team and each of you individually contributes to the success of our program. Because of your help in preparing horses, leading and side walking, we are able to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. It has been our experience that by giving their time and energy, the quality of life of a volunteer is also enhanced through the opportunity to improve life skills and build relationships.
Requirements
Must be 14 years of age or older.
Reasonable fitness level; be able to run alongside a trotting horse for up to 80 meters
Able to commit to regular attendance- a 2 hour time slot on a regular day and time each week.
Own transportation
What volunteers do
Groom the horses. We encourage riders to help where possible for all or part of these activities; you may be in charge of a rider, helping/ teaching/ guiding them. Tack up the horse
Side Walker: Walks beside the rider during the class always within arm's reach of the rider. Primary responsibility is rider safety and to assist in keeping balanced and secure position for the rider. This can include hands on support and or verbal support and encouragement. Helps the rider with understanding instructions and playing games.
Horse Handler: Leads the horse around the arena according to the instructor's instructions. Has proper control of the horse at all times and monitors th horse behaviour letting side walkers and instructors know of any problem arising.
Time frame: Volunteers commit to 2 hour volunteer time slot each week. They must also a 3 hour hour training and orientation before starting.
Contact:
Fiona Kearney
Google doc sign up sheet: Online Volunteer Inquiry
For more information http://trott.ncf.ca
