ID: 54239

Horse Assistant - helping people with disabilities

Disability Services Regular - more than 6 months Brigadoon WA

About this opportunity

Would you like to assist us as we provide invaluable activities for people with a disability? You will be working with our horses; helping to lead or support riders in a lesson. No previous experience with horses is necessary, just the desire to make a difference.

The role of Horse Volunteers is to assist the centre coach with the care, welfare and preparation of our horses and ponies on days when Horsepower sessions are held.

This position includes horse related duties such as preparing and leading horses, grooming and tacking of horses. Leading horses in lessons where clients need to be lead. Assisting other volunteers and coaches in making a difference to people with diverse abilities and challenges in a supportive environment whilst gaining new skills and confidence.

An induction training program and on-the-job training is provided.


Additional requirements

Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.

Must be interested working with horses and people with disabilities.
You do not need experience working with horses, however, this would be an advantage.
Needs to be physically fit to undertake this role.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

Weekdays 8.00am-12pm and 2.00pm-6.00pm

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • People with disability
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Younger Volunteers, under 18
Type of work
  • Disability Support
  • Sport & Physical Activity
  • Working with Animals
Training

An induction training program and on-the-job training provided