VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

RDA volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

As with all groups, Lambourn RDA relies on the input and support of its volunteers – not just those who help with riding, but also fundraisers, treasurers, and administrators or simply those who can help with a bit of DIY!

We need volunteers with a wide range of skills – people who want to share in the fun and excitement and be part of the environment that bring horses and people together for such great benefit.

Our volunteers achieve amazing results and help people realise dreams.

Following a survey of 1,629 volunteers in 2019, to mark its 50th anniversary, RDA launched a report on the impact of volunteering on health and wellbeing and the benefits for both RDA participants and the volunteers. To read the report in full, follow this link.

Be Part of Something Special – Volunteer with RDA

TRAINING

No previous experience with horses is required.

RDA prides itself on its high standards of care, safety and training and every volunteer is trained and supported to ensure that these standards are met. It is now a requirement of RDA Membership that volunteers are DBS checked.

In the Lambourn Group your first point of contact will be our volunteer co-ordinator who will provide all the necessary information required to become a volunteer and to answer any of your questions.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering with our group, please contact Teresa on info@lambournrda.co.uk

eLEARNING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Do sign up for eLearning on www.myrda.org.uk

There are all sorts of courses you can do and you will get a certificate to say you have completed it, so do give it a go!!

TRAINING SESSIONS 2025/2026

Volunteer Training
TBA

TERM INFORMATION 2026

WINTER/SPRING 2026

Start of Term
5th January

Half Term
16th – 20th February

End of Term
27th March

SPRING/SUMMER 2026

Start of Term
13th April

Half Term
25th – 29th May

End of Term
17th July

Summer Holiday Sessions
TBA

AUTUMN/WINTER 2026

Start of Term
7th September

Half Term
26th – 30th October

End of Term
11th December

TRAINING DAYS AND EVENTS 2026

Events

16th January – Race Night. £25 each including 2 course supper, plus a drink on arrival. Book tickets by emailing fundraising@lambournrda.co.uk

3rd March – Bridge Lunch

3rd April – Stand and Dog Show at the Lambourn Open Day

Volunteer Training

TBA

COMPETITIONS

South Region Qualifier 2026
Date: TBA
Venue: Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead SL6 6QR

National Championships 2026
Dates: TBA
Venue: Hartpury College

As a self-funded Charity we rely on our fundraising events and the generosity of our supporters.

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