Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. relies on the use of Volunteers

to assist with the riders during the therapeutic riding sessions in

 a successful and safe equine center.

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    *  The Volunteer Orientation Program provides an excellent

                                                        opportunity to learn about Volunteering with Walk On.

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      * You will be required to attend an initial orientation session to learn about the therapeutic riding process,

                       

                                             * Complete the Volunteer Informational forms and documentation.

 

                       * Learn of all the various volunteer opportunities that make Walk ON

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            *  Horse experience and knowledge of assisting individuals with a disability is

                                                               helpful but not necessary.

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              *  Commitment of 1 or 2 hours per week for a six week session.  Classes are held on Tuesday and 

                     Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings from mid-April up to Memorial Day Weekend, 2025.

                                                  (your willing to commit is entirely your choice)

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l                           * The riders and other volunteers rely on you for a safe and successful session

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*This program also meets the required standards in making Walk On an

PATH International Accredited Premiere Site

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 Horse leader/ Side walker: A primary volunteer opportunity is to be a horse leader or side walker while assisting with the riders during the therapeutic riding sessions. Equine experience is helpful to be a horse leader. Training will be provided to you in order to be confident as a side walker for the riders.

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The orientation session will concentrate on many of the safety concerns and procedures while assisting the rider before, during, and after the riding session. Your role as a volunteer will be assisting the rider with helmets, tacking, mounting and dismounting the equine, documentation either on paper or computer, and being responsible for the rider throughout the riding session.

 

Horse Handler, Wrangler, or Barn Assistant:  The horse handler is responsible for the equine, prior to class, during, and after completion of the riding session. This responsibility will include, but not limited to, bring equine from paddock or pasture for feeding and care, necessary grooming prior to the arrival of the rider, and evaluation of the soundness of the equine for the riding session. The horse handler will also be responsible for being attentive to the equine during the tacking, mounting and dismounting of the rider.  At the conclusion of the riding session, horse handler may also be required to return equine to designated pasture. This procedure is further introducing safety measures for the riders, volunteers, and the equines. An individual with equine experience is highly recommended for this duty. Horse handlers will be responsible for documentation of the equine either on paper or computer after the riding session. 

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ADDITIONAL EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 Everyone volunteering in any role with Walk On is now required to attend the initial volunteer session . During this session you will meet other volunteers, discover the many volunteer opportunities, complete all the necessary paper work, and learn about Walk On and the wonderful experiences it has and will provide to the many riders that it serves. Once you have completed this orientation session, you can determine your availability and the amount of time you wish to assist at Walk On. 

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"THE WALK ON VOLUNTEER PROMISE"

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"As a volunteer at Walk On, you will change someone's life and it may even be your own!"  Ken Giske

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