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No previous experience with horses or disabled
individuals is necessary to volunteer at Miracles in Motion. What makes
a successful Miracles volunteer? Reliability, flexibility, and a desire
to learn and to help others. It's also a great opportunity to work with
horses if you have horse experience.
Download volunteer forms now by
clicking here.
Provide Special Skills
Miracles could use several volunteers with special skills, like mechanical
skills and computer networking. View these specialized needs (and our
regular needs) at www.VolunteerMatch.org.
and www.corridorvolunteers.org.
Link directly to our listings:
http://www.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=37545
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwjc/org/25642633.html
Help Our Riders
Over 100 volunteers receive training for the Miracles in Motion classes
each year. Click on the calendar link at left to see when riding sessions
begin and end. Our volunteers must:
• Be 14 to work in class -- Junior Volunteers age 13 and under
may work as barn assistants, help with games, etc.
• Be fit enough to walk in 2-3 consecutive 50-minute classes
• Have the upper body strength to perform appropriate holds
• Receive hands-on training (see calendar or call 857-4141 for
dates)
What would you be doing as a volunteer? Read on!
Sidewalkers
The main objective for a sidewalker is to ensure the safety of the rider.
At times, this means providing physical support to the rider. On other
occasions, sidewalkers walk or jog alongside the equestrian as a safety
measure. Therapeutic riding requires a high ratio of volunteers to students
-- many riders need two sidewalkers. As a result, we are always looking
for people who are willing to learn the needs of disabled equestrians.
- Keep the rider attentive to the lesson
- Assist with and reinforce instructions
- Provide physical support to the rider
- Prevent falls
- Help keep the horse moving
Sidewalkers enjoy the interaction with students and see
their progress first-hand! Please call (319) 857-4141 today
if you are interested in this type of involvement.
Horse Committee
The people on the horse committee catch and prepare the
horses for class and lead the animal in the class arena.
Previous horse experience is necessary. These individuals go
through special training to learn about our horses, tack and
facility.
- Lead the horse in class
- Catch, groom and tack horses
- Put horses and tack away
- Clean stalls and barn aisles
- Possible year-round horse-related needs
Flexible, Year-Round Opportunities
Miracles in Motion provides year-round volunteer
opportunities for people with all types of skills and any
level of time commitment! Your talents can be channeled into
a rewarding experience if you like to:
- Build things
- Meet people
- Talk on the phone
- Work on the computer
- Plan activities
- Work outdoors
How to Get Involved
You can help, and we'll help you figure out how. From fundraising to
fence building, individual projects or group opportunities, there's
something for everyone at Miracles in Motion. Please call us today at
(319) 857-4141 or send an e-mail to miracles@netins.net
to sign up or to plan a team volunteer night.
Start the Volunteer Process Any Time!
Want to jump-start your involvement in our program? Please
click here for a
downloadable and printable version of the essential
volunteer forms and volunteer handbook! You can also
check our calendar for upcoming
volunteer training sessions.
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