Yard Helper

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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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