Volunteers learn to care for the horses through experience and gain confidence, responsibility, and accountability.
Babysitter
Family Friends & Others
01.2020 - Current
Provided attentive supervision and care for children, ensuring safety and well-being.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Working Student
Silver Lining Stables
01.2021 - 09.2021
Assisted trainer with basic care for the horses such as grooming, untacking, rinsing horses down, cleaning stalls, bringing horses to and from turnout, as well as the hot walker.
Assisted trainer with rearranging jump courses when needed