Volunteer Training for Equine Assisted Learning & Therapy in Person

This dynamic session is designed to deepen your understanding of Equine-Assisted Therapy and enhance your preparedness to support our mission effectively. Volunteers will participate in mock therapy sessions, allowing you to experience and practice the structured flow of real-time sessions. This hands-on approach ensures you gain practical insight into your roles and responsibilities, including how to assist clients, maintain safety protocols, and support therapeutic outcomes.

Key training objectives include:

• Role Clarity: Detailed guidance on the expectations and responsibilities of volunteers during therapy sessions.

• Real-Time Scenarios: Engaging in mock sessions to practice interaction with clients and horses.

• Safety and Communication: Emphasis on maintaining a safe environment while fostering effective communication between clients, therapists, and volunteers.

• Team Collaboration: Learning how to work seamlessly with other volunteers and staff to create a supportive, structured therapy experience.