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Opportunity Details
Join our team for Horses Helping Humans program.
The program aimed at anyone or group who may benefit from the therapeutic power of horses.
The project caters to people suffering from anxiety, stress, addiction recovery, carers and their families, people dealing with difficult circumstances, seniors who are in need of a sense of community, people facing barriers to employment, people who are homeless, vulnerable youth and children and adults with physical limitations such as cerebral palsy, stroke and head injuries.
We a looking for someone who is familiar with horses and has experience working with many different people with varying disabilities and issues.
Volunteers will benefit from interaction with horses. Horses have an innate ability to be empathetic and aware of people who are going through tough times. They do very well with people with autism, emotional or stress related issues and many other things including working with the horses, learning horse body language, how to think like a horse and so much more.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
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