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 2024

Monday 2nd of September at 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available.

Please RSVP to chair@lambournrda.co.uk

TERM INFORMATION 2023/2024

AUTUMN/WINTER 2024

Start of Term
Monday Sessions – 16th September
Tuesday Sessions – 10th September
Wednesday Sessions – 25th September
Thursday Sessions
Independent Participants – 12th September
School Groups – 26th September

Half Term
Week commencing – 28th October

End of Term
20th December

WINTER 2024/SPRING 2025

Start of Term
Independent Riders – 6th January
Schools – 6th January

Half Term
Week commencing – 17th February

End of Term
11th April

SPRING/SUMMER 2025

Start of Term
Independent Riders – 22nd April

Schools – 22nd April

Half Term
Week commencing 26th May

End of Term
18th July

AUTUMN/WINTER 2025

Start of Term – 8th September

TRAINING DAYS AND EVENTS 2021/2022

Events

Christmas Party – TBA
Supporters Coffee Morning – TBA

Summer Party 2025 – 1st July

Volunteer Training

None scheduled until August/September 2025

COMPETITIONS

South Region Qualifier
Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Venue: Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead SL6 6QR

National Championships
Dates: 11th, 12th, 13th July 2025
Venue: Hartpury College

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

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