Our Amazing Volunteers

Coaches and volunteers are an integral part of what we do. We have around 65 volunteers at NSRDA and we're always on the look-out for more.

Volunteers play an active part in running our facilities and supporting our riders:

• Preparing RDA horses prior to each rider's arrival

• Leading horses and ponies during RDA riding sessions

• Horse training and horse care

• Assisting during RDA riding sessions (for example, as side-walkers who encourage our riders, help them focus, and ensure they're safe)

• Helping with unmounted activities

• Assisting RDA coaches and therapists with equipment for RDA games and riding sessions

• Fitting helmets and checking riding clothing

• Providing refreshments for volunteers (and for riders and their families or care-givers)

• Maintaining horse pastures, fences and equipment

• Fundraising, publicity and RDA local committee activities

North Shore RDA operates during school terms 1 – 4. We run riding sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays  and Thursdays from approx 9.00am to 1.00pm

To see what our volunteers think about RDA, see our Volunteer Stories.

Why not come and join the fun, here's how to join.