Horses - Class Assistant - Equine Therapy

Local therapeutic horsemanship program seeks class volunteers. The program is focused on mental & behavioral health, selfcare and improved relationships via equine assisted learning.

Do you love helping others, watching positive change happen in people’s lives? Do you have experience with horses? If so, volunteer opportunity is for you!

Courageous Connections brings humans and horses together to empower participants with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges towards achieving their individual goals. In short, we create magic by bringing people from all backgrounds and walks of life together to experience the healing power of horses.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help who help to provide a safe learning environment for our participants in unmounted horsemanship programs.

Excited and ready to take the next step??

All the details are below and we highly suggest that you visit www.courageous-connections.org so that you understand more about this wonderful organization you are about to be a part of. You can also get to know us via Facebook at www.facebook.com/courageousconnections/

Commitment Courageous Connections Class Volunteers

• Various days
• 2-5 hours/week, 6 month commitment
• You sign up for classes that fit your schedule. We strive to have volunteers who can come regularly for a period of time. This helps us build relationships with each other and with our participants.

Desired skills and qualities (What we want)

• Experience with horses is required as you will be handling the horses before, during and after class
• We offer a Trauma Informed Care class (free of charge) and offered online for all class volunteers
• Thrives in a positive, inclusive, outdoor environment
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• Likes to develop, engage and inspire others

What we offer (What you get)

• Immersion in a community dedicated to inclusion, diversity and kindness
• Volunteer Training
• Opportunities to volunteer in business activities expanding your professional skills
• The benefits of equine assisted learning impact volunteers just as it does our participants
• You get to learn from and be close to our amazing horse partners