Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central
Franklin County - Volunteer Opportunities
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181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Eligibility:
No experience needed to volunteer. All potential volunteers must
complete PA and Penn State background clearances.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 263-9226
- (717) 263-9228 - Fax
- (717) 334-0166 - Fax
Email Address: franklinext@psu.edu
Fee Amounts:
Services free of charge
Intake Procedure:
Please call 263-0443 or 263-9226 to volunteer
Geographical Area:
Franklin
Helpful Tips:
Benefits Riders with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities
often find that the horse's three-dimensional motion facilitates
balance, flexibility, muscle control, and strength. Individuals
with physical and emotional challenges are able to form a special
bond with the horse which can lead to increased confidence,
patience, and self-esteem. Riding can also: Improve eye-hand
coordination, Improve balance, Enhance coping skills, Increase
communication skills, Increase motivation, and Increase attention
and visual skills.
Facility/ADA Access:
Wheelchair accessible
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
- Agricultural/Agribusiness Law
- Autism Therapy
- Botanical Gardens/Arboreta
- Business Assistance Services
- Community Gardening
- Conservation
- Cooperative Extension Service Education Programs
- Farm Safety Education
- Food Safety Education
- Nutrition Education
- Recreation Centers
- Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
- Regulations/Standards
- Supportive Therapies
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Training
- Water Quality Assurance
- Workshops/Symposiums
- Youth Agricultural Programs
- Youth Community Service Programs
- Youth Enrichment Programs
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Penn State Cooperative Extension - South Central
Franklin County - Volunteer Opportunities
Franklin County - Volunteer Opportunities