For those who are interested in horses, Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Highland is looking for five or six volunteers. The organization needs volunteers to assist individuals with disabilities during horse-riding lessons.
Courage Reins is a unique service that helps people with disabilities gain confidence by improving balance, posture and coordination through therapeutic horseback-riding. Students gain feelings of independence and develop bonds with the horses.
Volunteers who have a general interest in ranch maintenance are also invited to serve by grooming the horses, tacking lesson mounts and by serving in several other capacities at Courage Reins.
Other volunteer opportunities in Utah County include:
Help women re-entering the workplace. Volunteers are encouraged to help sort, mend and steam clothing at the Professional Clothing Source at Turning Point. Turning Point offers classes and support for individuals re-entering the workplace. Through the Professional Clothing Source women living on limited funds obtain free clothing for job interviews or for the workplace.
Assist homebound individuals. Community Nursing Services needs volunteers to assist with chores, errands, light housekeeping and companionship. Community Nursing Services serves people who have terminal illnesses and their families.
The United Way Volunteer Center is the community connection to volunteer activities, enabling Utah County residents to help those who need it most. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact the volunteer center weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 374-8108 or visit the volunteer opportunities database on the United Way of Utah County Web site www.unitedwayuc.org.