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Summary
Join our team as a regular Yard Helper and immerse yourself in the world of horses while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Detailed Description
Are you ready for an adventure? Join our team as a regular Yard Helper Volunteer and immerse yourself in the world of horses while making a real difference in people’s lives. This role is vital in ensuring our horses are happy, healthy, and ready to provide unforgettable experiences for our riders.
Responsibilities:
* Dive into the daily care of our wonderful horses, including feeding, grooming, and mucking out stables.
* Get hands-on by preparing horses for their riding sessions.
* Keep our yard sparkling clean and safe.
* Be a hero for our riders by supporting them during sessions, ensuring their safety and comfort.
* Embrace a variety of general yard duties and be ready for anything!
Requirements:
* A genuine love for horses and a passion for helping others.
* Experience with horses and yard work.
* Team spirit and the ability to follow instructions.
* Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to regular volunteering hours.
* Minimum age requirement: 16 years old.
What Volunteers Need
Disclosure and Barring Service
What We Will Provide to Volunteers
Getting There
About Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled
Gaddesden Place is a dedicated RDA centre offering anyone with additional needs and disabilities the opportunity to participate in a range of equine-based activities. At Gaddesden Place RDA Centre, we aim to enhance the lives of disabled children and adults through horse riding and equine therapies. We work with a range of individuals including those with:
* cerebral palsy
* autism & ADHD
* learning difficulties
* sight and hearing impairments
* global developmental delay
Our RDA qualified coaches work with each rider, developing a programme of therapeutic activities based on individual needs, with the focus on the RDA principle: “It’s what you can do that counts.”
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