At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), our horses benefit the lives of over 20,000 disabled children and adults.
Volunteers are essential in every area of RDA life. From coaches to cake bakers, people support RDA in many different ways – and we always need more. Whatever skills you can bring, giving your time to your local RDA group will mean that more disabled people can enjoy the therapy and fun of horses.
Volunteering with RDA should be rewarding and fulfilling – and we want you to benefit from your time with us. Our award-winning program of volunteer training means it’s not just our participants who get the chance to learn and achieve their goals.
We welcome volunteers from the age of 12 and over, there is no upper age limit and we need a wide range of skills – not just with horses. RDA is a diverse organisation and we are at our best when we bring together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the RDA family, so why not find your nearest group today.
Check with your local RDA centre as the minimum age may vary.
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The Group runs from Baravullin Beag Farm west of the village of Benderloch and about 10 miles from Oban. We have quiet single track roads, a 6k cycle path, a beautiful beach and an outdoor arena to use; for those more ambitious drivers we always send a team to contend any driving competitions The Driving Group runs from early April until the end of September on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings with our two cobs, Red and Dixie. We have a busy, happy group with drivers of all ages, abilities and disabilities. We love a bbq or a ceildh and are very well integrated into our local community as we have hosted the Scottish RDA Driving Holiday here for the past 3 years with the help of our wonderful helpers and neighbours. Please get in touch if you are holidaying in the area, we would love to see you
Driving
Monday Time: Afternoon Wednesday Time: Morning Thursday Time: Morning
Children & Young People (aged under 18), Adults (aged 18 or over)