To support our qualified staff facilitators in the therapy sessions.
To able to help us create a safe space, physically and emotionally, for the families and young people who come to us.
Assist with the care of the horses; mucking out, grooming, etc.
Maintaining the site; setting up electric fencing, poo picking etc.
To participate in all aspects of the daily running of the project.
We use a natural horsemanship approach with our horses. We are happy to teach this to our volunteers.
What skills do I need?
Enhanced DBS is required as we work with childrenÂ
Over 18
Understand and maintain confidentiality
Confidence with horses is useful, although all of ours are quite gentle and easy to handle. We will teach the skills required if need be.
Ability to relate well with children, teens and their adults in a non judgemental way. The families who come to us do so because life is difficult and so need positive support and encouragement.
The ability to see the best in people and recognise that people do the best they can with the resources they have available at the time.
No additional details recorded for this opportunity.
When can I volunteer?
Slot
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Afternoon
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Evening
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Availability Details
Mondays and Saturdays 9-5 are our critical need, other days would also be helpful
We are happy to accommodate people flexibly, if you want to come for the whole day, half a day, every week, fortnightly or once a month. We'd love to hear from you - make an enquiry and we will call you for a chat about it.