Summer Internship with Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center (W&L Community-Based Learning)
This is a summer 2023 internship opportunity based in Lexington. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are open until filled or May 5, 2023. To apply, drop a resume and cover letter here.
Hoofbeats is an accredited therapeutic riding center only 10 minutes from W&L’s campus. They are looking for a summer intern who is interested in exploring their own passions and talents. They would like support with the everyday operations of their non-profit as well as a few special projects.
Created in 1993, Hoofbeats is a soft spot to land for adults and children in our community who face challenges, including learning difficulties, trauma, depression and anxiety, brain injury, developmental delay, chronic illness, and autism to name a few. Through our mission, Horses Helping People, we provide a place that is warm, accepting, and real for people to come for support. We also provide a place for people to share their gifts. Our goal is to support the acquisition of life skills, social skills, communication skills, and to build relationships. Learn more about Hoofbeats here: https://hoof-beats.com/
Jobs
We always need help with social media; our website updates, fundraising, planning and executing special events, photography, and office work.
We would like to enhance our active meditation Labyrinth trail through the woods. We need artists and people who like to play in the dirt to help us develop our Let Grow project to promote independence in children.
We need people to work with the Lesson Program, which focuses on dressage-based riding with a strong emphasis on Natural Horsemanship techniques. We have three eight-week courses for adults and children where riders develop physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual strength.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates for this internship have curiosity and willingness to explore. Candidates will be responsible, flexible, and enthusiastic about learning and getting their hands dirty. They should feel comfortable being outdoors for long periods of time, interacting with animals (horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and wildlife), and working around children and adults. Not suitable for remote work.
Timeframe
7 weeks from Tuesday, June 6th to Friday, July 21st, working approximately 25 hours a week.
This internship is part of the Office of Community-Based Learning’s (CBL) internship program. Students will be provided guidance throughout the summer by CBL staff and work directly with their site supervisor. Students will meet with the CBL intern cohort once a week for training and reflection. This is an unpaid internship. However, students can apply for summer funding through Career and Professional Development Office (applications typically due winter term) and the Johnson Opportunity Grant (applications due January or March). Funds are limited and not guaranteed. This internship qualifies for EXP credit (CPD 451) through the CPD office. Sign up for the CPD Canvas Course (go.wlu.edu/Canvas) to receive alerts regarding summer funding and course credit.
To apply, students need to send a resume and cover letter to Bethany Ozorak, Assistant Director of Community-Based Learning (bozorak@wlu.edu).