Horse Care Person
About this opportunity
The following work scope applies to all volunteers at RDA:
- Assist with preparation of horses for riding, including catching, cleaning, brushing.
- Lead horses in a safe manner to ensure the safety of acutely disabled clients and our volunteers.
- Ability to train as a Coach, which takes 2 years.
- Walk beside the horses as instructed, ensuring the safety of the clients, and in the case of an emergency to help dismount and care for them.
- General duties as required, including clearing the paddocks of manure, cleaning tack, raking and maintaining paths.
- All volunteers are required to be physically fit and will be required to walk for at least 1 hour per riding session.. We only operate on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings school terms only
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
Must be physically fit, able to brush down the horses and manage feed bins etc. Working with Children Check and Police Clearance are mandatory and payable by Agency.
COVID -19 VACCINATION PROOF REQUIRED.
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during school terms
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- People Learning English
- People with disability
- Skilled Volunteers
- Younger Volunteers, under 18
- Disability Support
- Working with Animals
On the job
ReimbursementTea and coffee supplied