Dear New and Returning Volunteers,
River Valley Riders needs your help for the 2012 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". Lessons will resume in April 2012.
If you are interested in volunteering with RVR, please review the Volunteer Training Handbook, complete the Volunteer Application and mail it to River Valley Riders, 260 Fourth Street South, Bayport, MN 55003. We will contact you about volunteer training, scheduled for April 14, 2012.
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
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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
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