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Unbridled Paths Equine
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π Volunteer Opportunity: Leader / Side Walker
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When:
Tuesdays & Fridays at 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Saturdays at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, & 11:00 AM
(2-hour minimum commitment per shift)
π Where: 13164 Silver Fox Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
π€ Hosted by: Unbridled Paths
Help make therapeutic riding possible for riders with special needs! Weβre seeking caring volunteers to support lessons by either leading the horse or walking alongside the rider as a side walker.
Volunteer Roles:
π΄ Leader: Safely lead the horse during lessons (training provided).
πΆ Side Walker: Walk beside the rider to offer physical and emotional support during lessons (training provided).
Requirements:
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Comfortable walking for the duration of a 2-hour shift
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No prior horse experience required β full training provided
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Patient, calm, and supportive demeanor
Why volunteer?
Make a meaningful, hands-on difference in someoneβs life β help build confidence, independence, and joy through therapeutic equine-assisted activities.
π Sign up / Learn more: Contact Nicole Messer
βοΈ (786) 487-5793 | βοΈ Nicole@unbridledpaths.org
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π Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Assistant
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When: Ongoing (work around lesson times: Tuesdays & Fridays at 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM; Saturdays at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM)
π Where: 13164 Silver Fox Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (some remote work possible)
π€ Hosted by: Unbridled Paths
Help tell the story of healing through horses. Weβre looking for a creative Social Media Assistant to amplify the impact of equine-assisted therapeutic riding by creating posts, updating the website, capturing short videos/photos during lessons (with permission), and helping with outreach campaigns.
Volunteer Roles:
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π Create and schedule social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
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πΈ Capture short video clips or photos during lesson times (optional/in-person)
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π Assist with website updates and event listings
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π£ Help plan and run outreach campaigns to recruit riders, volunteers, and donors
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π Track basic engagement metrics and suggest content improvements
Why volunteer?
Build portfolio work, gain hands-on social media and nonprofit marketing experience, and help share stories that attract volunteers and donors β all while supporting a therapeutic program that changes lives.
π Sign up / Learn more: Contact Nicole Messer
βοΈ (786) 487-5793 | βοΈ Nicole@unbridledpaths.org
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
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π Volunteer Opportunity: Hands-On Horse Volunteer β Equine Therapy
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When: Daily shifts available β choose one that fits you:
β’ 8:00 AM β 12:00 PM
β’ 11:00 AM β 2:00 PM
β’ 3:00 PM β 5:00 PM
π Where: 2390 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
π€ Hosted by: Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding
Help change lives through the power of horses. Weβre looking for compassionate volunteers to support therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities. No prior horse experience required β training and supervision provided.
Help Needed:
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π΄ Grooming & tacking horses
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π Leading horses during lessons
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πΆ Side-walking and assisting riders during sessions
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π§Ή Barn chores and facility support
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π€ Providing patient, encouraging presence for riders and families
Why volunteer?
Gain meaningful hands-on experience, learn about equine care and therapeutic practices, and be part of a team that builds confidence and independence for riders.
π Sign up / Learn more: Contact Nicole Ramirez
βοΈ (561) 906-9961 | βοΈ volunteer@vinceremos.org