Therapeutic Horseback Riding Services
The language we use can affect the way things are perceived. Historically, disability has been seen as negative, and disabled people have been seen as worthless. Though this is beginning
Agape East Volunteer, Ava Courtney, is named Jiffy Lube of Indiana’s “Do More” Volunteer of the Month!
The disability rights movement is an important part of this country’s history that is rarely discussed, even though 20% of the population live with some form of disability, and anyone
As an Agape volunteer who is disabled, I was given this opportunity to write about disability related topics each week of March for Disability Awareness Month. This week I am
Executive Director, Stephanie Amick, joined FOX59 with more about the push for more volunteers to get involved.
This position is responsible for managing the volunteers, who give selflessly of their time and talents to Agape, through recruitment, orientation/training, supervision, retention/appreciation, coaching, and education. The Volunteer Coordinator should model the organizational culture and grow the community by building long term volunteer relationships and inspiring enthusiasm and loyalty. Experience and enjoyment of managing people is a must! Horse experience and experiences with disabilities is not required but is preferred, as this person will be providing training to volunteers on how to be successful volunteering with our participants and our horses.
