Lead Horses For People With Disabilites

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Flexible
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
50
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Volunteers are a very important aspect of the program. While some riders eventually ride independently, often a rider’s needs necessitate the use of a volunteer to lead the horse, and perhaps the use of one or even two side-walkers to help with the rider’s balance or other support. Another volunteer opportunity is feeding and caring for our horses. Volunteers also often assume administrative roles such as coordinating the staffing of volunteers with lessons, assisting with fundraising, issuing a newsletter, working at special events and giving presentations to promote Cloud Dancers.

Skills Needed: 
Accounting/Finance
Marketing/Communications
Areas of Interest: 
Sports and Recreation
Great for: 
Teens
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Cloud Dancers provides children & adults with disabilities an opportunity for unique equine assisted experiences. The benefits of therapeutic horsemanship include increased motor skills, increased balance & coordination, increased core strength and increased social skills. Therapeutic Horsemanship changes the lives of everyone involved: riders, families, instructors, volunteers & sponsors.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Is This a Group Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
16
Are Court-Ordered Volunteers Accepted?: 
Yes
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

No experience necessary! Prospective volunteers must attend an orientation, and ongoing training is provided.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
475 Camino de Corrales Del Norte
Corrales
New Mexico
87048
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 926-1426

Disclaimer

Groundworks provides these volunteer opportunities as a service to our community and does not assume any responsibility for the validity of such postings. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the organization who posted the opportunity.

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