Volunteers are an invaluable part of the therapeutic team! Each challenged equestrian requires the assistance of as many as four volunteers to assure their safety during the lesson program and assure an effective treatment for each rider. Volunteers participate as leaders responsible for the horse or as sidewalkers accountable for the rider's position and balance. Other volunteers also help the rider work on activities that meet the lesson objectives. No prior experience is necessary, and volunteers can determine the amount of time they have available for the program. All volunteers should be 15 years or older and able to walk and jog over uneven ground. You do NOT need to be a UNH student to get involved. The Therapeutic Riding Program would not be able to operate without the dedication and time of our many wonderful volunteers.
We are not in need of any new volunteers until Fall of 2023 date and time TBD. Details will be posted here. Please email cindy.burke@unh.edu for more info or just show up that day. We will update the day and time here, so please check back.
Click on any of the links below to gain more detailed information helpful to our volunteers.
- Working with the Disabled
- Volunteer Checklist
- Volunteer Registration Paperwork - You may print and bring with you to the training. Please do not send ahead of time!