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GAIT TRC strives to promote independence and self-confidence for people with special needs through the use of adaptive riding and horsemanship skills. Volunteers are essential to the success of GAIT’s programs and to enriching the lives of participants.GAIT depends on its volunteers to not only help run a safe and successful program, but also to foster the bonds between horse and rider for their therapeutic benefit. Volunteers assist PATH Intl. Certified Instructors during therapeutic riding classes and act as a member of a team with the horse and rider to help achieve their goals.
GAIT’s most popular program, Therapeutic Riding, runs from Jan- Nov and relies heavily on the assistance of volunteers to ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience for the riders involved.
Volunteers tend to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods of time, work with large animals, and work with individuals with a wide range of special needs. TR classes are scheduled on Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Volunteer Opportunities:
¨ Sidewalking with a rider during lessons
¨ Horse Handling
¨ Off-horse Activities Program
¨ Fundraising and Special Events
¨ Volunteer "Barn Day"
¨ Gardening/ Landscaping/ Facility Repairs
¨ Educational Workshops
Get Involved- Volunteer Requirements:
Experience with horses and/or working with people with special needs is appreciated but not necessary, as training is provided.
¨ Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older
¨ Complete and sign the Volunteer Application (available on GAIT’s website www.gaittrc.org/volunteer)
¨ Obtain necessary background checks prior to attending volunteer training, per PA Law
¨ Attend GAIT’s Safety and Orientation Training
For more information about GAIT TRC, please email the Volunteer Coordinator, Diana, at volunteer@gaittrc.org, or call 570-409-1140.
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Join us for Challah baking Thursday nights at 6. knead your way into your heritage and connect with local volunteers, The Challah bread is then distributed to local seniors, hospital patients, and newly immigrated families allowing them to feel the love and light of Shabbat and Community support!
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Join our local team to help deliver English, conservation, swim and surf classes to local youth. Learn to surf or perfect your drops on a reeling point lefts. A goofy foot paradise! Your construction skills can be put to use as we continue to improve our basic Surf Community Cultural Center.
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The 26th annual Silver Ball, Presented by Scotiabank, is an exclusive gala that has raised over $16 million for Providence Healthcare, and is one of Toronto’s most anticipated annual events. Hosted at the prestigious Fairmont Royal York, 800 guests will experience true VIP treatment from the minute they arrive to the moment they bid goodnight.Our guests will enjoy a cocktail reception with delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, followed by a delectable three-course feast for the palate. Guests will also be entertained by an array of entertainment, including performances a special headliner! Prepare to be dazzled by our headline performance, guests will then dance the night away to the music of Providence's own Shawn Brady and his band, Neon Nostalgic.
Other highlights of the evening include an outstanding Silent Auction including trips, luxury transportation, special dining experiences, plus over $150,000 in shopping indulgence.
In 2018, the highlight of the night was when one lucky guest walked away with a brand new Lexus, generously donated by Lexus On the Park!
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Setup | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Silent Auction Setup | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Furniture/Linen Setup | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Floater Volunteer | 5 | n/a | n/a |
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The 10th Annual WALK for Autism and Awareness Fair is April 22, 2018 in San Luis Obispo, California. This is an informational fair and a symbolic walk through the Mission Plaza San Luis Obispo courtyard and surrounding city. We welcome any/all assistance with this event. This usually brings in 500 plus families each year.Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 100 | n/a | n/a |
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Purrfect Pals provides a no-kill sanctuary, foster support, medical and hospice care and adoption services for homeless cats. We are a 1.7M not-for-profit located in Arlington Washington, established 29 years ago.We are seeking a Board Member (Treasurer) to prepare and present the monthly financial statements to the board. Meetings are approximately eleven per year, meeting one Sunday a month in Brier.
There is a paid Accountant on our staff who does the transactional processing and a very knowledgeable Executive Director. The Board Treasurer will also assist the ED in preparing the annual budget and review the annual audit and 990 PBC’s, as well as special projects or analysis as needed.
CPA preferred, but not required.
If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to director@purrfectpals.org. Thank you!
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | no limit | n/a | n/a |
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Come help us remove crayfish from Tapia State Park! Crayfish are a non-native species to California, and they're considered invasive because they cause quite a bit of damage to the aquatic ecosystems. They prey on native species, reduce water quality, and cause problems with creek bed erosion. We need your help in trapping and removing the crayfish as well as picking up trash along the stream.Registration is free, but required. Registered volunteers will receive an email confirmation with more details.
Have more questions? Contact us at volunteer@mountainstrust.org or call MRT Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm at (818) 591-1701 ext. 203.
Available Shifts
| Shift Name | Signup Max | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | n/a | n/a |
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We are looking for someone to manage our website and keep informations updated
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We are looking for someone to assist us find funding opportunities to continue our work