Volunteer
About this opportunity
The volunteers assist riders with leading horses or walking along side riders/horses during their classes. All classes are designed and controlled by our qualified coach. Full training and inductions are provided to all volunteers.
Volunteer Qualities
- Physically capable of light sustained activity.
- Enjoy the outdoors.
- Enjoy social interaction with riders, families, other volunteers and horses.
Must have:
Full Covid 19 Vaccination
Working with Children Blue Card (can assist to acquire) Tasks
Assist to prepare and saddle up horses
Assist to prepare and set up arena with Coach
Assist to provide a predetermined selection of boots and helmets from our library.
Assist riders to correctly fit boots and helmets as required.
Assist with horse leading or side walking with riders
Assist to unsaddle horse and release after lessons.
Assist to clean up equipment from arena as instructed.
Experience
- Light, low impact exercise.
- Interaction with riders, families, other volunteers and horses.
- Interaction with horses and ponies
- Emotional and mental well being
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Working with Children Check *.
8.30am to 10.45am every Thursday for Term 2, 3 and 4 of QLD school term.
Suitable for- People Learning English
- Skilled Volunteers
- Travelling Volunteers
- Disability Support
- Sport & Physical Activity
- Working with Animals