The Somerset County Park Commission Therapeutic
Recreation Department and Lord Stirling Stable are seeking volunteers to assist
with the T.R.A.I.L.S (Therapeutic Recreation Adapted Instruction at Lord
Stirling) program beginning Tuesday, September
11, 2018 or Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Two class options are available
each evening from 6:15 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
and from 7:15 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
T.R.A.I.L.S. takes place at Lord Stirling Stable, 256
South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge, NJ and provides an opportunity for
children and adults with developmental disabilities to learn the basics of
horseback riding at a level adapted to their individual needs.
The T.R.A.I.L.S. program consists of ten weekly riding
lessons. Volunteers
are free to choose either or both sessions and
will receive training/orientation prior to the start of the program.
Volunteers need not have equestrian experience but must
be age 18 or older (17 year olds will be considered if they have previous
experience with horses) and should have a desire to help individuals enjoy a
recreational activity that they otherwise would have no opportunity to
experience.
Volunteer will serve either as a ‘side
walker’ providing support, balance, and reinforcement of instruction or a ‘lead
walker. The success of the program is due in large part to the volunteers, working
with trained staff, to support each of the students.
Individuals interested in volunteering
may call the Therapeutic Recreation Department at 908-722-1200 ext. 5234 or NJ
Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Information
is also available at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
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