Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Walk alongside a horse and rider in an Adaptive Riding session! The Nitty Gritty

One hour per week minimum, 3 month commitment, monthly scheduling, select Tues or Thurs, 4pm or 5pm sessions. Background check and Application required.

The Good Stuff

The Adaptive Riding Group program invites youth who have a unique physical or mental health diagnosis such as multiple sclerosis, autism, anxiety or depression. By riding on the horse, participants can build core strength, communication skills, and social skills. Participants benefit from emotional enrichment of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning.

Volunteers/students walk alongside the horse and rider to give them physical stability and verbal encouragement. Volunteers must be emotionally aware and situationally aware of their surroundings to contribute to a healthy and safe therapeutic environment.

What Trinity Volunteers Gain

·      Gain an understanding of the horse-human connection and the benefit of adaptive riding.

·      Gain comfort in relating to others with special needs.

·      Experience the benefit of encouraging others and see progress in their rider.

·      Learn individual roles and responsibilities within the team.

·      Practice healthy boundaries, self-awareness, and situational awareness.

Volunteer Requirement

·      Walk for 50 minutes in deep sand, and jog/run for short periods of time

·      Lift 50lbs

·      Pass a background check and be at least 18 years of age

·      Keep an arm extended from your side for 50 minutes

·      Contribute to a healthy and safe therapeutic environment

·      Be a reliable, consistent contributor

·      Follow directions, be flexible and responsive to changes in schedules. Be patient, kind, and caring of all humans and animals on the ranch.

Step 1: Apply to Become a Trinity Volunteer  https://www.trinity-ec.com/giveback