Organisation

Dunedin Riding for the Disabled

Purpose

Dunedin RDA is a not-for-profit organisation whose core purpose is to improve confidence, independence & wellbeing for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs, through therapeutic horse riding & horse care.

Description

Come join our riding sessions here at Dunedin RDA.

Volunteers help setting up for the lesson (tack/props etc), assisting the riders with grooming, leading the horses during the session, sidewalking (assisting riders with their balance whilst on the horse), untacking and putting the horses away for the day all under the supervision and guidance of our amazing RDA coaches.

And believe it or not - Horse experience isn't even necessary for the role - all training is provided.

It's a great way to learn new skills, have fun, positively impact riders and people in need within our community and of course get lots of horsey cuddles!

Requirements

1. Physically fit & healthy as leading and side walking can at times involve a large amount of walking over uneven ground

2. Committed & reliable

3. Eager to learn

4. Level-headed with a sense of fun!

5. At least 14years of age

Time commitment

Tuesday, Thursday or Friday 9am - 1pm | ideally pick one day each week :)

Background Check

Police vetting, animals/vulnerable children

How to apply

Please contact office@rdadunedin.org

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email