Needs From: United Way Volunteers

Faith Equestrian needs YOUR help to make our therapeutic/ adaptive riding lessons a success! Volunteers are an integral part our program. The riding lessons are mildly physical with walking up to 30 minutes at a time (with some breaks of course) and some jogging possible for short distances. Must be able to physically lift 25 lbs and must be at least 14 years old. Each lesson requires 1 horse leader and 1-2 sidewalkers, depending on each students need.

Our April Volunteer Training Schedule is listed below:

*Saturday, April 12th at 10:30am:https://www.facebook.com/share/15w6EgLRqd/
*Tuesday, April 22nd at 6pm:https://www.facebook.com/share/18WFZFryw1/

**BARN CHORES volunteers are ALWAYS needed!

Sidewalker - A person who walks beside the horse next to the student's knee area while the student is mounted. They offer moral support as well as look out for the students balance. Ensuring the rider is not shifting too far over one side or the other on the horses back. Their focus is on the student, not the horse. No horse experience needed.

Horse leader - A person who controls the horse's movement on a lead line while the student is mounted. The horse leader is responsible for watching to see that the horse is comfortable and responding in a relaxed manner to the student. Their focus is on the horse. Horse experience required.

Barn Chores -  Does NOT require a Volunteer Training and we highly suggest this option to familiarize yourself with the herd which in turn helps to be a more confident sidewalkers & horse leader!  This consists of cleaning stalls, picking pastures, turning out or bringing in horses, feeding, etc.

Other needs:  Barn maintenance, gardening/landscape maintenance, building maintenance

 **We do require a background check for anyone 18 or older who assists the students with lessons. You'll need to go to the website below and enter this code in the 'package code' field on the top right corner of the screen: FF41bg  
https://mycb.castlebranch.com/  
Please reach out with any questions and many thanks in advance for considering our organization when donating your precious volunteer time!  

 

 

Faith Equestrian is looking for new Board Members with energy and a passion for their mission! Are you interested?

Faith Equestrian is a non-profit 501(c)3 PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International Premier Accredited equestrian center located just outside of Savannah in Effingham County. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with special needs and disabilities through the healing power of the horse. One rider says their first words on horseback, another has significant increases in core strength, and another is given the confidence to stand up to being bullied at school. 

We offer a wide variety of programs for participants starting at age four, including an Equine-Assisted Learning Program (EAL) in partnership with local schools referred to as HorsePowered Reading, an Adaptive / Therapeutic Riding Program, Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAAT) to military veterans, able-bodied riding lessons, and numerous all-inclusive summer camp options for both special needs and able bodied participant. Due to the center being a PATH Premier Accredited Center, Faith is authorized through the Wounded Warrior Program to offer equine assisted learning and therapies to Veterans and military personnel. 

 

Volunteer Board Members should be prepared to fulfill the following requirements:

Attend no less than 75% of regular Board Meetings. Chair and/or serve on a standing committee or special project. Make a personal and if possible business contribution to the organization’s annual operating needs. Participate in or attend most of the program activities involving the operation. Arrange for and/or make an organization presentation to a civic club, church group, business associate, or group of friends. Make at least five person-to-person visits to individuals, foundations, businesses, or civic groups to request financial contribution for the organization. Invite and accompany a friend or associate to visit the facility. Recommend a potential candidate for Board membership to the Board Development Committee. Secure a volunteer, in-kind service or material goods for the organization. Review and consider your capacity and willingness to make a planned gift or bequest to the organization. Secure at least 4 new donors for the organization. Actively assist with the special events of the organization.