Volunteers

volunteer of the month

Do you know someone who you would like to recognize as the Volunteer of the Month? Please send your requests to info@prtherapeuticriding.com attn: Volunteer of Month

√ Click to see who volunteered in the past

so you want to help?

Download our snazzy new brochure and use the form to donate or to volunteer. Click here.

OR - Call Lin Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator at 604-485-0177.

OR - email Lin at volunteer@prtherapeuticriding.com.

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make a donation

We are now registered with CanadaHelps.org
making it simple for you to donate on line.

how can I help?

Our Association relies heavily on volunteers. Each rider in the program requires a minimum of two volunteers; one person to handle the horse and one person to walk beside the rider, ensuring their safety by helping with balance and exercises and giving encouragement. We are pleased that we have three adult riders who have for the past three years, progressed to the level of being able to ride independently.

Our 75+ volunteers range from high school age to senior citizens. The direct involvement in the riding program not only gives the volunteers a sense of connection and contribution towards the special needs of the participants but also provides an opportunity for activity and physical fitness at the same time. Other positions include; fundraising, participating at special events, grounds work, telephoning, and board positions.

We offer work experience placements to high school students including those with disabilities, which gives those interested in the field of special needs or vet or animal care an opportunity for hands on experience. In addition to participating as a side walker or horse handler, we offer training in stable management. At the end of the training, students can earn a certificate of completion. We provide annual placements for Canada World Youth and clients of our local Mental Health Agency.

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we couldn't do it without your help

A huge, warm, fuzzy thanks to all of our volunteers, members, board members, horses, and staff for all that they do for us! The wonderful team of people we have make this a rewarding place to work!

A special note for parents...
Thank you for the support you have given towards your child’s riding therapy, we appreciate this.

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a few words

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.
-- Tom Brokaw

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.
-- Edmond Burke

It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.
-- The Dalai Lama

Volunteering is so pervasive it's invisible. We take for granted all the things that have been pioneered by concerned, active volunteers.
-- Susan J. Ellis

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