Lancaster County Therapeutic Riding

Volunteer at Greystone Manor TRC

Who are our volunteers? They are the people who make it happen. They assist in every phase of the organization – from recruitment, fundraising, publicity, and teaching to the most visible part of the organization – that of helping individuals ride. Volunteers work in the therapeutic team as leaders of horses and side aides for riders. Volunteers assure the well-being and safety of the student rider. They bring new ideas and insight to the organization and frequently enlist their friends. A volunteer’s knowledge, skills, and experience are essential to a viable organization.

Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center would not operate without volunteers like you. Our riders would not get the experience and benefit that involvement with horses has to offer. Many children and adults with disabilities have never experienced the thrill, satisfaction, and challenge of being on horseback. Riding becomes a means of improving balance, coordination, endurance, and strength. A horse can be an equalizer in an otherwise unequal world. Individuals can become mobile, learn a degree of control over a responsive animal, and grow in self-esteem. They can also feed, pet, and learn to care for the horse, thereby creating a special bond between them and their mount.

With your help and commitment, this can become a reality. You are a very special part of the organization. You can make these hopes and promises come true. Click HERE for more information.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Become team members, adhere to organizational policies, and keep an open mind.
• Be on time, come early or stay late to help.
• Be familiar with lesson plans.
• Be sensitive and understanding to individual riders.
• Maintain safety; know where emergency numbers and supplies are kept.
• Seek knowledge of disabilities.
• Be a good example; be responsive and caring to the horses at all times. If corrective action is necessary, it should not be done in such a manner to endanger or frighten the rider or others.
• Educate yourself – READ, READ, READ – we have materials for you at your request: books, articles, and videos

Become a Volunteer!

Greystone Manor TRC welcomes volunteers 14 years of age and older. You should enjoy working with people. It is a plus if you have horse experience. We will train you! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information. Download our registration form and mail to: Greystone Manor TRC, Box 10724 Lancaster, PA 17605

Forms/Letters

Volunteer Application   (required)

Volunteer Registration
(required)

Volunteer Letter (information)

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