Volunteering
We are run entirely by volunteers, and we are very grateful to those that are part of our small and friendly team already, we’re always looking for new helpers for a wide range of operational and managerial tasks. Whatever your skills, you will have something to offer RDA – and it’s not just about horses and ponies – there are plenty of other jobs that need to get done and you’re bound to find a role that suits you. The majority of volunteering roles at RDA involve contact with horses: grooming and tacking up, leading and side-walking, mucking out etc. We also need help with other areas such as fundraising, publicity, accounts and general maintenance.
"Giving up a little bit of my time can make a huge difference to someone else's life, and it gives you a great feeling inside too..."
Benefits for you:
Learn new skills
Help to make a difference
Make new friends
Be part of a team
Enjoy the outdoors (and keep fit!)
Boost your CV
Specific training will be provided for all volunteers - so don't worry!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please download this form and either email or post in reply:
Young Leaders
Volunteers aged 13-25 can apply to be part of YELA (Young Equestrian Leaders Award)
Many RDA Groups accept volunteers from 12 years of age and there’s lots on offer for younger volunteers.
If you are a member of The Pony Club, you can start volunteering as part of your Pony Club Achievement Badge. RDA volunteering can help towards your Duke of Edinburgh Awards at all levels and you can even do residential volunteering as part of an RDA holiday. RDA volunteering can fit into your school’s PSR curriculum.
You can find more information about YELA and apply at their website here: www.yela.org.uk/
"Giving up a little bit of my time can make a huge difference to someone else's life, and it gives you a great feeling inside too..."
Benefits for you:
Learn new skills
Help to make a difference
Make new friends
Be part of a team
Enjoy the outdoors (and keep fit!)
Boost your CV
Specific training will be provided for all volunteers - so don't worry!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please download this form and either email or post in reply:
Young Leaders
Volunteers aged 13-25 can apply to be part of YELA (Young Equestrian Leaders Award)
Many RDA Groups accept volunteers from 12 years of age and there’s lots on offer for younger volunteers.
If you are a member of The Pony Club, you can start volunteering as part of your Pony Club Achievement Badge. RDA volunteering can help towards your Duke of Edinburgh Awards at all levels and you can even do residential volunteering as part of an RDA holiday. RDA volunteering can fit into your school’s PSR curriculum.
You can find more information about YELA and apply at their website here: www.yela.org.uk/
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) - Privacy Policy
We collect information about you when you complete relevant forms for us including Rider Forms or Volunteer Application forms. All information is kept securely.
We use the information about you to administer the RDA Group and will not disclose information about you to any other company.
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you at any time. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.
Once you are no longer involved with the RDA we will securely retain your data for 3 years for adults and 3 years after a child reaches the age of 18 as recommended by the RDA. You can find futher information by using the link below.
We collect information about you when you complete relevant forms for us including Rider Forms or Volunteer Application forms. All information is kept securely.
We use the information about you to administer the RDA Group and will not disclose information about you to any other company.
You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you at any time. We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. You may ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.
Once you are no longer involved with the RDA we will securely retain your data for 3 years for adults and 3 years after a child reaches the age of 18 as recommended by the RDA. You can find futher information by using the link below.