Event Title
Location
Hamilton Hall 108
Session
Session 5
Start Date
12-4-2014 1:45 PM
End Date
12-4-2014 2:45 PM
Description
The purpose of this service project was to engage in positive interaction with the community and to select a service project that would enhance the level of communications skills with a specified group of people that could be used in daily interactions within healthcare facilities. During this project I helped kids onto horses, led them through different exercise courses, and learned how to care and groom the horses. Not all people respond the same way to following directions, remaining calm in stressful situations, being in a hospital or clinic or interacting with new people. This is common in people with autism. This service-learning project benefitted me in several ways. It made me more confident when interacting with patients that have special needs and taught me to be more patient with people. Another thing this project did was to make me more appreciative for what I have. Seeing the way the kids responded to the smallest things completely changed my outlook on life. This volunteer experience definitely made an impact on me, and it will be an experience I remember for a life time. I hope to inform others of the GREAT benefits of equine therapy and encourage people to volunteer.
A Great Experience
Hamilton Hall 108
The purpose of this service project was to engage in positive interaction with the community and to select a service project that would enhance the level of communications skills with a specified group of people that could be used in daily interactions within healthcare facilities. During this project I helped kids onto horses, led them through different exercise courses, and learned how to care and groom the horses. Not all people respond the same way to following directions, remaining calm in stressful situations, being in a hospital or clinic or interacting with new people. This is common in people with autism. This service-learning project benefitted me in several ways. It made me more confident when interacting with patients that have special needs and taught me to be more patient with people. Another thing this project did was to make me more appreciative for what I have. Seeing the way the kids responded to the smallest things completely changed my outlook on life. This volunteer experience definitely made an impact on me, and it will be an experience I remember for a life time. I hope to inform others of the GREAT benefits of equine therapy and encourage people to volunteer.