There are many ways to volunteer at Therapeion!
*Click on the above link to download the application. If you are not able to download the application please e-mail Therapeion and we will mail one to you.
*Please complete the application and mail it to the Therapeion office prior to your volunteer orientation class.
*All volunteers must complete the "Therapeion Orientation" class prior to volunteering.
Our volunteer mentors are an integral part of the Therapeion Therapeutic Riding Center programs. As a Therapeion volunteer you will receive training in safety, horse handling and grooming, behavior modification, and listening skills. You will also be receiving program specific training by an employee of Tippecanoe County CPS or another appropriate agency prior to working with our special riders.
Our volunteer mentors work alongside the Therapeion instructor, helping the youth and adults in our programs build competence, confidence, cooperation, and improve communications and learning skills.
There is no way to describe the rewards you will receive as a therapeutic riding volunteer mentor. Join the Therapeion team and experience the joy of helping others!
The volunteer training schedule can be found on the "Calendar" page. Please contact the center director to enroll in your training classes.
Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you soon!
Therapeion Therapeutic Riding Center would not be able to provide its services without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We appreciate any and all help, no matter how many hours or what type. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, including:
Side-walking with the rider to provide emotional and physical support
Horse handling for riding classes
Assisting with teaching volunteer orientations or inservices
Helping with daily stable jobs, such as watering horses and cleaning stalls
Organizing or volunteering to help with special or fundraising events
Helping with landscaping and gardening
Serve on one of our many committees
Help with classroom activities
We ask that our volunteers:
Be at least 16 years of age for activities that do not include direct rider contact and 18 years old to help directly with the program classes
Attend all appropriate volunteer training classes
Be able to work independently without close supervision.
Be able to walk a minimum of 50 minutes if helping in classes
Be able to lift over their heads for side walkers
Be tolerate varying temperatures and the dusty barn environment
THERAPEION THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
AMANDA BURGESS
2010 Volunteer Mentor of the Year
Amanda's dedication earned her the honor of being 2010 Volunteer of the Year. During 2010 Amanda was an active participant in all Therapeion events, including working as a class volunteer, during the Annual Horse Show, assisting with new volunteer training classes, participated in the Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival booth, and many more. Amanda even calls to see if there are things she can do on the days we don't have classes!
When not volunteering at Therapeion Amanda is a full time Purdue University student.
Therapeion's Volunteer Mentor of the Year award is presented each year to a member of our team on the behalf of our riders and their families and the Therapeion staff.
2008 Volunteer Mentor of the Year: Cathy Simms
2009 Volunteer Mentor of the Year: Linda Emberton
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