Yard Assistants

This role includes:

  • Mucking out stables
  • Catching and turning out horses
  • Grooming
  • Tacking up and untacking the horses
  • Plus many more jobs

Volunteering in this area is best done on a half or full day basis. This then allows us to plan more effectively.

Times are as follows 7 days a week:

  • 8:30am -11:45am
  • 12:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Half days 8:30am -4:00pm
  • Full day

Skills

  • An interest in helping individuals with special needs to develop new skills
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Adaptability
  • Good sense of fun
  • Experience with horses (would be an advantage) but not necessary

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Volunteer must be 14 or over
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
    Yes Internal
  • Volunteer induction
    Yes Plus ongoing training
  • Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 27/11/2023

End Date: 26/11/2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Washington Riding Centre,
Stephenson Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 3HR


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