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Volunteer

At Abingdon RDA, you can get involved in a variety of meaningful activities that support people with disabilities. Every experience is designed to make a positive impact.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Your journey to help others

Abingdon RDA relies on volunteers to support essential tasks, from caring for horses and ponies, mucking out, grooming, tacking up, to assisting in riding sessions, coaching, and fundraising.

All volunteers must have Enhanced DBS certificate that is less than 3 years old. Under current legislation this has to be organised from within the group, unless the applicant has subscribed to the Update Service.

Join us

Special request

We have 2 brilliant volunteers who check and feed our ponies every Sunday. Are you able to add your name to the list in the tack room to offer emergency cover if our regulars are ill or on holiday?

Volunteering: what’s in it for you?

Volunteering offers the chance to make a tangible difference, develop new skills, and connect with a supportive community, all while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Read about the impact

Learn new skills

Make a difference

Make new friends

Be part of a team

Enjoy the outdoors

Boost your CV

SEE IT FIRST HAND

A volunteer’s account

Curious about what volunteering at Abingdon RDA is really like? Click on the video link to hear firsthand from a volunteer, a parent of a rider, and a coach. Discover the impact you can make, the friendships you'll form, and the rewarding experiences waiting for you at Abingdon RDA.

Gillian's Impact

Volunteer FAQs

The support from volunteers is critical to our success. These are a few questions we have been asked and thought it would be useful to share with you.

What is RDA?

Do I need to know about horses?

Are there any requirements?

What do I actually do as a volunteer helper?

When & where are the riding lessons held?

Still have a question?

If you have any further questions or need more information, please feel free to get in touch. As a charity that values volunteers, we offer flexible opportunities and are happy to provide more details about how you can get involved. Contact us below to learn more.

Donate

Support RDA Abingdon today and help transform lives through the power of horses. Your donation provides life-changing experiences for individuals with disabilities. Make a difference now.

Impact

Our impact page showcases inspiring testimonials, a gallery of riding highlights, and a moving video featuring voices from a volunteer, a parent, and a coach. See how our sessions build strength, confidence, and connection for people of all ages and abilities.

Start your journey

Our charity wouldn’t exist without the dedication of our volunteers, who regularly give their time and energy to ensure that the Group provides riding therapy year-round.

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Registered Charity No. 1141360

Please note our charity used to be known as Abingdon Group RDA with charity number 1074161, this charity ceased to exist in 2014 when it was replaced with the current incorporated form of RDA Abingdon Ltd (with the charity number 1141360.

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