Volunteering with RDA
Different Ways to Volunteer
There are many ways you can help RDA. Below is a list of generic roles we have and a short description. This list is by no means exhaustive. Individual Groups may have other roles on offer.
The most vital role any volunteer can have within RDA is as a session helper. All RDA Groups require volunteers on hand throughout sessions – without these volunteers RDA could not operate.
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Role
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Description
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Est. Time Commitment
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Session Volunteer
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Providing support to riders/drivers through leading horses, side walking, aiding mounting etc
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Variable 1 hr/week mostly during term time
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Trustee
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Overall responsibility for the operation of the Group
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3 – 4 hrs/month
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Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Coordinating other volunteers within the Group
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1 – 2 hrs/week
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Fundraiser (where available)
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Help the Group to raise funds to aid the running of the Group
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3 – 4 hrs/month
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Website Manager
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Maintenance of Group’s websites
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1 – 2 hrs/month
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Session Organiser
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Coordinate volunteers, horses, riders/drivers for sessions
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1 – 2 hrs/week
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PR volunteer (where available)
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Liaise with the local media to promote the Group to increase funds and volunteers
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1 -2 hrs/month
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Coach
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Instruct sessions and ensure safe practice during sessions – volunteers doing this will need to achieve a qualification, for which we provide all the training
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1 – 2 hrs/week
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RDA National (County Level): |
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Role
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Description
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Est. Time Commitment
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County Chairman
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Deal with enquires from potential riders/drivers/volunteers. Support Groups in County
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4 hrs/week
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County Instructor
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Support Group coaches
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4 hrs/week
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County Holiday Rep
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Coordinate Group and County holidays and liaise with riders over National holidays
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Seasonal 1 hr/month
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County Physiotherapist
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Provide advice and support for other physios. In your area
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1 – 2hrs/month
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RDA National (Regional Level): |
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Role
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Description
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Est. Time Commitment
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Regional Publicity Officer
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Liaise with Regional media outlets to promote RDA within the Region
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1hr/week
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Regional Instructor
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Support County Coaches and carry out inspections
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4hrs/week
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Regional Physiotherapist
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Provide advice and support for other physios in your area
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1 – 2hrs/month
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Regional Carriage Driving Representative
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Support Carriage Driving Groups in the area and co-ordinate inspections
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1 – 2hrs/month
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Regional Chairman
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Support Groups and officials in the area and deal with enquires from both within RDA and externally
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4-5hrs/week
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Regional Treasurer
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Manage the Regional accounts and complete the necessary annual and quarterly returns
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1 hr/week
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Regional Secretary
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Coordinate Regional meeting and record those meetings as appropriate
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2hrs/month
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Regional Fundraiser
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Help the Region raise funds and organise events to promote RDA
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1hr/week
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Regional Vet
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Provide support and advice on equine health and welfare
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1hr/month
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RDA National: |
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Role
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Description
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Est. Time Commitment
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Administrative Roles
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Provide administrative support for RDA National Office
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Seasonal/short term 3hrs per week
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Committee Member
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Responsible for progression and policy for the chosen area
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1hr/week
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Honorary Appointments
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Provide support and guidance within the field of expertise
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1 – 2hrs/month
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If the type of role you are looking for doesn’t appear on this list, try contacting your local group to see if they have a position available.
Want to know more about volunteering with RDA; why not visit our FAQ’s and RDA Nationals commitment to volunteers
