Program Therapists
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association |
| Address: | 145 Pacific Ave Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6 |
| Website: | http://www.mrda.cc |
| Organizational Description: | A non-for profit charitable organization that provides therapeutic horse back riding classes to disabled children 6 to 12 years of age. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Program therapists work in conjunction with certified instructors to aid in the delivery of the accessible horseback riding program. Therapists help with assessments of riders and problem solving. |
| Skills Required: | Occupational Therapist, Physio therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Occupational Therapist, Physio therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening Program runs for ten weeks in the Fall and ten weeks in the spring. Therapists are asked to attend assessment night at the beginning of each session and the first class. Therapists are then asked to be available on a consultative basis. Therapists are encouraged to attend program when available to support team. Program runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Central |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: exedir@mrda.cc Phone: 204-470-6108 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 30, 2021 |
