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
TBC
WINTER 2024/SPRING 2025
Start of Term
Independent Riders – TBC
Schools – TBC
Half Term
Week commencing – TBC
End of Term
TBC
SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Start of Term
Independent Riders – TBC
Schools – TBC
Half Term
Week commencing TBC
End of Term
TBC
TRAINING DAYS AND EVENTS 2021/2022
Events
Adopt a Pony Day – 28th August
Supporters Coffee Morning – TBA
Volunteer Training
Monday 2nd September 14.30
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.