Volunteer at Loveway, Inc. Therapeutic Riding
 Contact Aimee Niles - Volunteer Coordinator at info@lovewayinc.org or (574) 825-5666 to help with any of the following opportunities.
Therapeutic Riding Class Volunteers
Class volunteers help students before, during, and after their therapeutic riding lessons in barn and arena activities. Depending on the rider's ability level they may require one, two, or three volunteers to help them. Class volunteer tasks include helping the student put on their helmet and escorting them to the barn. They groom and tack the horse using a sequential order along side the student in the stall. In the arena, volunteers walk beside the rider for safety.
Most classes are held in our heated, indoor arena. On nice days sessions may be held in the outdoor arena or on one of our wooded trails.
Side walking involves making sure the rider is balanced and maintains good posture as well as listens and pays attention. With horse experience, volunteers may also lead the horse while the student is riding. After the riding lesson, volunteers help the student untack their horse and put all equipment back in the tack room.
Over 100 volunteers are needed to help with classes Monday-Saturday for daytime and evening sessions. They generally last for about an hour once a week. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be able to walk for 30 minutes. See below for a list of class times.
Call our office for class times, (574) 825-5666.
Facility Maintenance Volunteers
Facility maintenance volunteers assist with the upkeep and maintenance of pastures, fences, grounds, stable, and buildings. They help mow pastures and trim the grounds in the summer and assist with snow removal in the winter. Maintenance may also include making repairs or cleaning inside the facility. Interested persons must be at least 16 years old, be capable with tools, and be able to drive mowers, tractors, and other farm equipment.
Teen Barn Helpers
Saturday Morning Teen Volunteers (SMTV)
 The Saturday Morning Teen Volunteer (SMTV) program is an opportunity for teens that love horses to help with their care, feeding, and conditioning. They help with barn chores and clean up after the horses. Duties change from week to week with the possibility of working outside. The program is supervised by Stephanie Eyer, LoveWay staff. Participants must be at least 14 years old, willing to work even in bad weather and not afraid to get dirty. A signed application by a parent is required to participate.
For information on becoming a teen volunteer, contact info info@lovewayinc.org
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