New Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, August 9th and Monday, August 11
One hour a week can change a child's life...
Volunteering at Runnin' WJ Ranch is a rewarding experience for both the student with special needs and their volunteer. Therapeutic horseback riding sessions are only an hour long, so the commitment is not much. However, your child will forever remember YOU as their sidewalker or horseleader. The only requirement is that volunteers must be at least 14 with an adult or 15 without an adult to participate in classes.
Volunteer Orientation will be Saturday, August 9th from 9am-12pm or Monday, August 11th, 6-9pm with our therapy classes starting September 8th and ending in May. We accept volunteers year round!
To become a part of the Ranch family, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Narda Launius at 903-838-3223. You can also visit us at http://www.runninwjranch.org, Facebook and Twitter to learn more about our program and how you can help in other ways. Thank you and God bless!
Horse Leaders (horse experience preferred
- Groom and tack horses before and after class as needed
- Guide, stop and start the horse, while still allowing the student to be as independent as possible.
- Support the student in feeling like they are more than a passenger.
Other Opportunities
- Callers (reminding volunteers about classes, finding substitutes when people are unable to come, etc.)
- Helping with special events and fundraisers
- Maintaining facility and equipment
- Helping with social activities for volunteers, riders and families
- Cleaning tack
- Cleaning tack room and barn
- Yard work/flower beds
- Hugging children!
Sidewalkers (No horse experience needed)
- Greet rider and assist with helmet
- Escort rider to porch
- Assist rider during class by walking beside the rider
- Interact with and encourage the student as they ride
- Escort rider to parent/guardian/teacher
Runnin' WJ Ranch
Email: wjvolunteers@cableone.net
Website: www.runninwjranch.org
Location: 4802 South Kings Highway, Texarkana, TX
Phone: (903) 838-3223
Facebook: facebook.com/runninwjranch
Twitter: @RunninWJ
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