Walking beside a rider who is mounted, helping to ensure his or her safety and security while in the saddle. Sidewalkers are specially trained to avoid injury in the event of a fall or emergency dismount. Generally, sidewalkers are not asked to walk in excess of two 50-minute sessions per morning and are given breaks…
Guiding a specially trained horse before, during and after a rider is mounted, as directed by the riding instructor. Volunteers undergo training to ensure their comfort and confidence in horse handling and leading prior to being assigned this duty.
The organization reports that, due to the crisis, many seniors will face a loss of socialization and will turn to CARES as a lifeline for quality of life, and critical information. As a result, CARES is in need of food, non-perishable items, medications, etc., as it foresees an inevitable increase in demand from our seniors.
Companionship, Help & Access by Telephone for Seniors (CHATS) is a Gulf Coast JFCS program that matches seniors with a volunteer caller so they can enjoy a weekly telephone chat. CHATS program staff matches callers based on preferences and interests. Callers work together to decide what day and time to chat. CHATS is free, only a…
Quantum Leap Farm is a 20 year old equine-assisted therapies program and is currently home to twelve horses, two donkeys and three goats, all of which normally serve therapeutic purposes here at the farm. Thankfully, horses, donkeys and goats remain unaffected by COVID-19 however they still require daily care and feeding. Average monthly care and…
Due to COVID-19, personal protective equipment such as face masks, gloves, gowns and face shields are critically needed for our nurses, doctors, social workers and chaplains. Together, our team cares for more than 600 patients every day in homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and at our two hospice care centers. These “angels on earth”…