What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy?
About us
Horses Adaptive Riding and Therapy
Founded in 2015, our non-profit organization is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities through the healing power of horses. We create life-changing experiences by fostering a deep connection between humans and horses. We offer a supportive, community-focused environment where you can contribute to meaningful work, helping others achieve growth and empowerment through equine-assisted activities.
We are seeking a volunteer and outreach coordinator to join our team. This role will be responsible for training and supporting volunteers, as well as going out to the community to talk about HART and its programs.
Requirements:
- minimum 2 years experience working with horses
- minimum 1 year experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities and special needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles
- capable of lifting up to 70lbs.
Responsibilities:
- recruit, train and support new and current volunteers
- keep volunteer paperwork updated
- create a safe and engaging environment for each individual
- collaborate with volunteers and the team to provide a fun and upbeat atmosphere
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15