Willow Nook is a welcoming and nurturing place which aims to help people improve their mental and physical health through working outdoors and with animals.
About the Organisation
Willows Nook is a not for profit organisation that offers outdoor Equine Assisted Learning and Wellness sessions to people of all ages. We are a small centre on the moors above Todmorden and we look after ponies, goats and dogs surrounded by nature in the beautiful Calder Valley.
We are an EAQ (Equine Assisted Qualifications) Approved Centre and we are also licensed though Calderdale council.
This is an opportunity to be outside and work with animals. Tasks include looking after the site including land management - poo picking, pulling weeds, mucking out animals, maintenance, painting, gardening. Social media guru, accounting, Supporting sessions, making cups of tea, helping with planning.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
Animal lovers who aren't afraid of a bit of mud and willing to get their hands dirty.
Experience of working around animals and land management
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
We understand the needs of people with different conditions including neurodiversity, however you will need a degree of mobility to get around the site and also be able to get to us. We are 10 minutes walk from Cornholme, Todmorden.
Email: fran@willowsnookequineassistedlearning.co.uk
Mob: 07919 537906
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
Willows Nook provides a well paced and gentle environment to work and learn. For an informal chat please contact us - do be patient, though, as the animals always come first.
