Equi-Libre is dedicated to providing horse-human interactions to benefit the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.  Your gift of time can do so much. Join us today to make a difference in their lives!

 

Ready to get started? Download our volunteer form by clicking the button below and send it to volunteer@eltrc.org.

We look foward to meeting you!

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We have volunteering opportunities for both individuals and groups:

 

There are many ways to help:

• during lessons as a horse leader or sidewalker

• helping around the barn 

• facility maintenance

• feeding and caring for our therapy horses

• and more!

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Why volunteer with us?

Make a positive impact in someone's life, learn new skills and make great friends. Spend time outdoors in a beautiful country setting, learn about therapy horses and create incredible bonds with these noble creatures.  

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Requirements

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• Age 14 & up (or 10 -13 yrs  if accompanied by a parent)

• Must be comfortable around horses, however experience is not necessary

• Must be comfortable working with people with different abilities.

 

   For some positions (horse leaders and sidewalkers)

• 14 years old min.

• General good physical condition; must be able to walk briskly for approximately 40 minutes (occasional short bursts of jogging)

• Must be available minimum of 1 day weekly / bi-weekly for 1-2 hours 

• Must be able to commit to at least one session per year (eight to ten weeks per session).

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Volunteer Orientation 

 

We offer regular volunteer orientation visits.  During your visit, you can tour the facility and grounds, meet our instructors, horses and other volunteers. Visitors can get a sense of our lessons / therapy sessions and see volunteers in action. 

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Volunteer Training Clinics 

 

We provide regular and ongoing volunteer training clinics, which include hands-on practice so you can acquire new skills. 

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