Horses Help, Therapeutic Riding Center
Horses Help is a premier accredited therapeutic and recreational agency that serves the special needs population by providing activities to empower them to break through physical, cognitive, and emotional barriers using a unique collaboration of horses and people within the valley of the sun
Posted internships
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| Go Green Project Assistant |
This internship will focus on the Go Green spectrum of Horses Help. Go Green projects include community garden/horticulture, recycling, compost project ('Thera Poo!), solar, and rain water harvesting. Duties and Activities may include but are not limited to: - organizing and attending meetings for green projects - Contacting contractors involved with green projects - Planning, implementing, and teaching community green events - Maintainingcommunity garden,... |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Instructor Sidewalking Assistant |
Training required which may significantly delay start of service hours or which needs to be completed prior to the start of the semester. Many of our riders need assistance in maintaining their balance or in processing instructor directions during class. While students learn how to ride, side walkers provide physical, emotional and verbal support while walking next to the horse. After class is finished, side walkers complete weekly notes on each rider they work with in order to record progress and keep track of goal achievment. |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) |
| Special Event Outreach Assistant |
Intern will assist with marketing, event planning, and off-site event scheduling for Horses Help. Duties May Include:
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Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
