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Ready to Help Other Kids?

Be a Groom or Horse Leader

DURATION

30-60 Minutes

WHERE

on-site - 55 ALLEN STREET, LEXINGTON, MA 02421

WHEN

Throughout the year

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

volunteers must be 14 years of age and fully independent

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

BINA Farm Center brings together individuals with and without special needs by offering a variety of inclusive enrichment programs that help them to both thrive personally and make their best contribution towards the communities in which they live. BINA provides a comprehensive therapeutic and recreational environment utilizing Equine-Assisted Services and Therapies, Vocational Training Programs and Creative and Complementary Therapies for children and adults with physical, developmental and emotional challenges. Some participants are not yet prepared to ride a horse without someone directly guiding the horse where to go, so Leaders support the participants in this way in the meantime.

DESCRIPTION

The volunteer will lead horses during mounted riding lessons for therapeutic and/or recreational riding lessons. Involvement in our occupational and physical therapies may also occur based on experience, training level and availability.

ITEMS NEEDED

Horse Leaders must be able to walk/jog throughout 30 minutes at a time. Closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All Volunteers must attend one of our monthly Volunteer orientations, Sidewalker training, and Leader training

To Volunteer in lessons, BINA Volunteers must be 14 years or older and able to work independently.

NEXT STEPS

Submit a volunteer application on our website, email volunteer@binafarm.org or call (781) 862 - 5020

WEBSITE


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  1. Volunteer submits volunteer application, attends orientation, Sidewalker training and Groom & Leader training
  2. Volunteer signs up for volunteer shifts where Leaders are needed
  3. Volunteer arrives 15 - 30 minutes before lesson start time to prepare for lesson
  4. Once participant and instructor are ready for lesson, volunteer will lead horse during 30-minute, mounted lesson