Become a Volunteer
Update: We are holding a Volunteer Open Evening Drop In* on Tuesday 11th June, 6-8pm. Come and meet our volunteers and therapy ponies, tour our facilities here at West Fenton and ask any questions.
*Please let us know if you’re coming by emailing our Personnel Coordinator Nicky.
We operate 7 therapy sessions each week. Our sessions are physio led and run entirely by our volunteers who are trained in the delivery of Individual Participants’ therapy plans.
Make a difference
Just 2-3 hours per week of your time can make a big difference to the lives of others. Each of our equine facilitated therapy sessions has a friendly Training Mentor who takes the new volunteer through a training schedule at their own pace, leading to an accredited RDA National Certificate. Training is backed up by our comprehensive Volunteer Handbook.
People from age 14 are welcome to apply. Experience is far less important than enthusiasm. Volunteers are trained in all aspects of running the charity,
- directly involved in the delivery of equine facilitated therapy sessions
- as part of a dynamic fundraising team
- helping with horse-care or administration
How to apply to be a Volunteer
1. Please download the forms below;
Or you can collect a hard copy from the arena.
2. Email your completed application form which includes your self declaration and references, to our Personnel Coordinator. All are confidential.
We will not accept photos of application forms. We can only accept the electronic pdf MRT Volunteer Application Forms via email. If you have a hard copy of the Application Form, please post it to us, or drop it off at the office.
3. Our Personnel Coordinator will request your references. Once received, you will be invited to attend the next scheduled volunteer induction course.
Safety
The well being of our participants and volunteers is very important. We have various policies which are in place to protect us all. All our volunteers age 14 and up must be checked through Disclosure Scotland. We will take you through this next step after we receive your Application Form.
MRT volunteers, working together, keep the charity at the forefront of equine facilitated therapy. So whatever time you can spare, join the team now.
