Sprout Therapeutic Riding & Education Center provides equine assisted activities and therapies to individuals seeking growth opportunities.

Lesson Volunteers are used in lessons to provide support to our participants as they grow as riders. Side-walkers work with the student, while horse leaders help to guide and direct our equines. Barn Volunteers help to maintain an orderly facility by cleaning stalls, buckets, tack and supplies, as well as feeding and grooming our horses. Special Project Volunteers are involved in one-time activities such as fundraisers, community events, or even facility maintenance and barn cleaning days.

Training: All new volunteers must attend our initial Volunteer Orientation. They also offer additional training for volunteers wishing to be horse leaders.

Minimum Age: 14

Times Needed: Monday through Saturday throughout the day depending upon position.

Requirements for applying: A positive attitude and the ability to change and be flexible. Ability to walk for an hour at a time (indoors and outdoors) on uneven surfaces. Adequate vision to ensure safety of the horse and participants. Comfortable interacting with and supporting individuals with disabilities. All participants must also submit a volunteer application and liability release form.

A long term, regular commitment is preferred, but not required for lesson volunteers. Lesson sessions run 5-8 weeks in length.