Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We work with people with disabilities of all ages and we need your help to walk beside a rider (side walker) on a horse for their safety. We also need horse leaders that have worked with horses before that can assist the rider in leading the horse. It takes as many as three people per rider depending on the riders individual abilities. Horse leaders and side walkers are key to rider safety and their enjoyment while riding.

Aside from our scheduled classes we need volunteers for individual lessons at various times through the week. Call or e-mail for specific times.There are also many chores around the farm that need doing like grooming horses, mucking stalls, general upkeep etc. Volunteers are always welcome.

We offer periodic training sessions for new volunteers, but we also train as we go. If your interested in joining us download an application at www.vtchamp.org or call us at 802-372-4087 or visit us in South Hero. We welcome interested visitors.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CHAMP - Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X Afternoon X X X X Evening X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-5) Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual Volunteers will work with the following groups People Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorders People With Physical Disabilities

Contact Person: Jean Desranleau, Ex. Director, (802) 372-4087, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

57 East Shore Road South Hero, VT 05486 (See a map)

Directions:

From exit 17 on I-89 drive West to a left onto Landon Rd. Continue to a left onto East Shore Rd. Good Hope farm is a short way down the road.

Web Site: http://www.vtchamp.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	yes
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	12
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2 per month but weekly is best
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	14
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	14
Is parking available?
	yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	no
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	no
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	Yes
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Grand Isle County

Last updated on October 15, 2009