Dear New and Returning Volunteers,
River Valley Riders needs your help for another successful season of therapeutic riding and driving. Because of your time and talent, children and adults participate in what they say is the best therapy and just always "FUN".
Please call me at 651-439-2558 or e-mail me at rjberg@centurytel.net for information about our next volunteer training opportunity.
Before attending volunteer training, please review the Volunteer Training Handbook and complete the Volunteer Application Form . Email to rjberg@centurytel.net or mail to River Valley Riders, 260 Fourth Street South, Bayport, MN 55003, noting your availability for location and time.
Thank you for keeping this experience available to so many!
Joan Berg, Executive Director
Side Walker
Arrive 15 minutes before your session begins
Check schedule board for changes and wait for assigned rider
Assist rider with helmet
Relay instructions to the rider IF you are the inside volunteer
At the end of the session, walk with rider back to the entry
Help with equipment storage after last session
Wear proper clothing (i.e. supportive tie shoes)
Follow directions from instructor and ask questions
Record volunteer hours and riders progress
Report any problems to the instructor
Stay with the rider at all times
Horse Leader
Arrive 15 minutes before your session begins
Find assigned horse and put on necessary tack
Before 1st session warm up horse by walking around arena
Return equipment at the end of the night
Wear proper clothing (i.e. supportive tie shoes)
Check assignment board for changes
Follow directions from instructor and ask questions
Record volunteer hours
Immediately report any problems to the instructor
