ABOUT EQUAL

EQUAL is an Institute of Public Character (IPC) charity that focuses on improving social and mental health and well-being amongst children, youths, persons with special needs, and the elderly. We do this through transformative animal-assisted services which are evidence-based, and have a strong culture of care and service to people, animals and communities.
EQUAL partners rescued and retired horses to empower those whom we serve by enhancing their socio-emotional well-being, self-awareness and relationship management skills through animal-assisted programmes – developing resilience and strengthening individuals and communities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience is preferred. This includes related work involving students from primary to secondary schools settings, disabilities groups or with elderlies in community settings.
• Prior experience with horses is beneficial but not necessary.
• Abilities to speak in mother tongues and dialects will be an advantage.
• Fresh graduates are welcomed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will join the Programmes and Services department as a Programme Instructor in both outdoors and indoor settings.
Your key roles will include the following:

(a) PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Research, plan and conduct animals-assisted learning programmes and services, serving different groups of beneficiaries.
• Expected to apply assessment frameworks and innovative approaches in programmes design.
• Coordinate with schools, partners and stakeholders to coordinate logistical matters.
• Perform programme administrative duties including beneficiaries’ progress reports, data collection for evaluation measures and reports.
• Coordinate with Volunteer Manager to tap on volunteers to support programmes where needed.
• Attend equine-assisted learning trainings as assigned while on job.
• Contribute to advocacy and research work related to our work, where possible.
• Organise events and activities for EQUAL’s partners or beneficiaries.

(b) ANIMALS HANDLING

• Learn the fundamentals of animals management including horse handling and demonstrate basic proficiency in handling horses during programmes.
• Provide operational assistance by helping out at EQUAL stables when needed/when assigned.
• Assist Animals Welfare and Operations Team with husbandry duties before or after programme.

This role may require to work on weekends and public holidays if there are programmes or events. You will report to the Programme Manager, and work closely with the Programmes & Services team members. You are to support other ad-hoc activities or projects and to assist in other activities/ works as instructed by your Reporting Officer.