GRCG14, Horse Therapy III - Athens

Dates: 29/10 - 17/11
Type: Disa / Construction
Location: T.R.A.G. is located in the city of Athens, the capital of Greece, in a small donated estate near a large park. The Therapeutic Riding Association of Greece (TRAG) was established in 1992, as a non-profit, volunteers' organization with a solid social goal; one year later, TRAG was also recognized as a sports organization. Therapeutic riding is an alternative rehabilitation programme, where the horse is the therapeutic medium; it improves the overall health and quality of life of people with physical, mental, or emotive disorders or handicaps; a unique experience for people with handicaps, who never thought that they could ride; it differs from any of the traditional treatments (gyms, physical therapy, hydrotherapy).
Terminal: Athens international airport "El. Venizelos", Araxos National airport.
Work: The groups of volunteers will learn how to take care of the stables and horses and how to prepare horses for the therapeutic program. They are also going to learn how to ride in order to lead them wherever and whenever needed by the program; they will do light conservation and restoration work at the precinct (fences, banquettes and benches) and gardening.
Accommodation & Food: Volunteers will be accommodated in a container, in the estate (Toilets, showers -hot water and kitchen facilities provided). Each day two volunteers will prepare meals and clean in shifts. Volunteers have to bring their sleeping bag and a mat.
Free Time: In their free time, participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with the everyday life of Athens; they may attend several events during the period of their stay (concerts, performances, etc.) and communicate with locals and tourists. Volunteers will discuss their free time activities with their camp leaders; together they are going to organise excursions and visits around the area.
Placement cost in EURO: 120
# Volunteers: 6