Celebrating 30 Years of Idealist! Discover where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Nonprofit
Published 9 days ago

Mentor for the Blue Sky Moments Equine Mentorship Program

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Springfield, GA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    A minimum of 3 hours per week for a 10 week semester both in the fall and spring
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    11
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Economic Development, Religion & Spirituality, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Blue Sky Acres is a Christ-centered nonprofit that ministers to children (10+), teens, and families impacted by trauma or disability by providing a safe place to experience the hope and healing of Jesus Christ.

    The Blue Sky Moments program is a one-on-one mentoring opportunity where a trained volunteer mentor uses horses and other activities tailored to the participant's needs to help build resiliency skills such as trust, communication, boundaries, and leadership.

    Participants come for 1 hour per week for 10-week semesters in the Fall and Spring

    Horse interaction is groundwork only (no riding)

    Goal of each session: To model the love of Christ and build a consistent relationship with the participant so they understand they are not alone and matter to us and to Jesus.

    Qualifications include:

    21+ years of age, sign the BSA Statement of Faith, complete a volunteer application and interview, complete horsemanship and trauma-informed training, complete a background check and Mandated Reporter training, commitment of at least 10 weeks per semester (3 hrs weekly minimum during semesters plus additional training and horse interactions required in the off-season)

    Location

    On-site

    Blue Sky Acres, Inc.

    Springfield, GA, USA

    Please fill out this form

    All fields are required
    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.