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Volunteer information
Volunteers...
The support and participation of volunteers is an important and integral part of the success of the program CIRT's therapeutic horsemanship program is made possible with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers. Besides working in the arena with the horses and participants, other volunteer opportunities include: horse care, stable maintenance, office work, videotaping of classes/shows and special events. Volunteer Training provides individuals the skills and confidence to successfully participate in our program.
VOLUNTEERS You only need to attend one class per Week!
New and Return Volunteer Training Classes
* Inside office: rules, policies and procedures, fill out volunteer forms
Monday MARCH 2, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Tuesday MARCH 3, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Wednesday MARCH 4, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
or Thursday MARCH 5, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Horse Handler Training Classes Week #1
*In Barn- please dress for the weather: Brushing, saddling, safety around horses
(Must have taken Volunteer Training Class)
Monday MARCH 9, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Tuesday MARCH 10, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Wednesday MARCH 11, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
or Thursday MARCH 12, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Horse Handler Training Classes Week #2
*In Barn- please dress for the weather: review, how to work around horses and riders
(Must have taken Volunteer Training Class and Horse Handler Training Classes Week #1)
Monday MARCH 16, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Tuesday MARCH 17, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Wednesday MARCH 18, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
or Thursday MARCH 19, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Advanced Horse Handler/Leader Training Classes
*In Barn- please dress for the weather: Review of pervious classes and Learning how to lead horses)
(Must have taken Volunteer Training Class and Horse Handler Training Classes Week #1 & #2)(Must have taken Volunteer Training Class and Horse Handler Training Classes Week #1)
Monday MARCH 23, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Tuesday MARCH 24, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Wednesday MARCH 25, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
or Thursday MARCH 26, 6:00- 8:00 PM
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
IF YOU MISS/CAN'T MAKE VOLUNTEER TRAINING, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO HELP! PLEASE CONTACT US!
Download Volunteer Form and Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at cirt@cirt.info if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Volunteers to help in class must be at least 14 years old or older.
8 years old and/or older, and under 8 years old must accompanied by your parent, caregiver or guardian.
No, but please no short shorts.
No, we will train you.
No, tennis shoes are fine, just make sure they are closed toe and heel and are sturdy.
That is up to you.
No, but it is helpful
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our volunteers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS RIDING THERAPY, INC.
305 Neumann Drive, East Peoria, Illinois 61611, United States
Phone: 309.699.3710 Fax: 309.699.4696 cirt@cirt.info
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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