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What volunteer opportunities are available at JoyRide?
SIDEWALKERS: Volunteers who walk beside our clients as they ride to assist with balance and to reinforce the
instructor’s directions. Sidewalkers are directly responsible for the client and are those who normally get the most
hands-on duties in therapeutic riding. As such, they have the capability to either enhance or detract from the lesson.
The sidewalker’s job is to help the instructor challenge the client to stretch, grow and develop to his or her fullest
potential. No experience working with horses needed.
HORSE HANDLERS: Volunteers who are directly responsible for the horse. The horse handler must also be aware of
the client, instructor, sidewalkers and any potential hazards in or around the arena. A good handler can provide real
therapeutic input to the client, as well as make it safe for him or her to have fun riding. Prior horse experience is
necessary. Volunteers will work with the horses from the ground, not be asked to ride.
OTHER: There are many other areas in which you can assist JoyRide that do not involve working in the arena with
our clients, such as grooming and tacking horses or helping at special events and fundraisers.
What are the requirements to be a JoyRide volunteer?
Arena volunteers must be at least 14-years-old and physically able to walk for an entire lesson, jog for short
distances and support a modest weight. Regular attendance is vital to our program. Attending a Training session is
also required.
What kind of commitment is required?
Arena volunteers can volunteer for as little as 1 hour per week or as much as desired. JoyRide has 16-18 week fall
and spring semesters (with 2 week breaks every 8 or 9 weeks) and a 7-week summer semester. We ask that arena
volunteers commit to at least 1 hour/week for the entire semester. This is important, because you will be part of a
team, usually working with the same client each week. You will develop a rapport with your client(s) and can help
them build on their accomplishments from week to week. If you cannot make this kind of commitment, you can be put
on the substitute list, filling in for regular volunteers when they need to be absent.
How do I sign-up to become a JoyRide volunteer?
Currently, JoyRide offers classes mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday. If you would like to volunteer,
please contact Penny Kvello, Joyride's Volunteer Team Leader, or submit your request by completing the form below.
SIDEWALKERS: Volunteers who walk beside our clients as they ride to assist with balance and to reinforce the
instructor’s directions. Sidewalkers are directly responsible for the client and are those who normally get the most
hands-on duties in therapeutic riding. As such, they have the capability to either enhance or detract from the lesson.
The sidewalker’s job is to help the instructor challenge the client to stretch, grow and develop to his or her fullest
potential. No experience working with horses needed.
HORSE HANDLERS: Volunteers who are directly responsible for the horse. The horse handler must also be aware of
the client, instructor, sidewalkers and any potential hazards in or around the arena. A good handler can provide real
therapeutic input to the client, as well as make it safe for him or her to have fun riding. Prior horse experience is
necessary. Volunteers will work with the horses from the ground, not be asked to ride.
OTHER: There are many other areas in which you can assist JoyRide that do not involve working in the arena with
our clients, such as grooming and tacking horses or helping at special events and fundraisers.
What are the requirements to be a JoyRide volunteer?
Arena volunteers must be at least 14-years-old and physically able to walk for an entire lesson, jog for short
distances and support a modest weight. Regular attendance is vital to our program. Attending a Training session is
also required.
What kind of commitment is required?
Arena volunteers can volunteer for as little as 1 hour per week or as much as desired. JoyRide has 16-18 week fall
and spring semesters (with 2 week breaks every 8 or 9 weeks) and a 7-week summer semester. We ask that arena
volunteers commit to at least 1 hour/week for the entire semester. This is important, because you will be part of a
team, usually working with the same client each week. You will develop a rapport with your client(s) and can help
them build on their accomplishments from week to week. If you cannot make this kind of commitment, you can be put
on the substitute list, filling in for regular volunteers when they need to be absent.
How do I sign-up to become a JoyRide volunteer?
Currently, JoyRide offers classes mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday. If you would like to volunteer,
please contact Penny Kvello, Joyride's Volunteer Team Leader, or submit your request by completing the form below.
| INTERESTED IN BECOMING A JOYRIDE VOLUNTEER? We would love to have you! |
| Thanks so much for signing up. We look forward to working with you! |
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| Please click here to view JoyRide Center's Volunteer Manual. |
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| 29550 Tudor Way, Magnolia, TX 77355 OFFICE: (281) 356-5900 FAX: (281) 356-5901 |
