Mark your calendars for January 10th!
Here’s what some volunteers had to say about their volunteering last year:
- Y’all think I’m helping you but actually, SIRE is helping me. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful institution!
- I finally feel like I am using my college education and my passion for horses in a way that fulfills the clients and myself.
- Volunteering at SIRE also was the beginning of my personal equine odyssey with my own very-first-ever horse, who I hope will someday be a part of SIRE’s therapeutic riding/driving program.
- I have seen how the clients react to the ride & experience. It gives me a good feeling to know that I helped the person feel this way
- I’ve found it as a great way for me to enable others to enjoy horses.
- Being able to help out with the horses and learn more about these animals. It helps to strengthen your caring, helpful side.
- I’ve noticed how much all the clients I have worked with have improved in following directions, interacting in the lesson, and vocalizing what they want
- Here, I feel like I’m a part of the team. EVERYONE is very welcoming and are more than happy to work with the volunteer in furthering their knowledge and experience with horses and working with individuals with disabilities.
- I was going through a rough time personally when I started at SIRE and I believe that volunteering there help me heal.
- When I see my riders do something I’ve never seen them do before it gives me this feeling of having a purpose in life!
- It is so rewarding to be able to contribute to the lives of the riders and their families. It is a great facility and I feel appreciated.
- It makes a person feel good to volunteer, knowing that they’ve helped provide a positive experience for the rider.
- SIRE makes me happy and is the highlight of my week.
- I get excited every time I come, because I know I’ll see something incredible happen.