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Get Involved & Make a Difference

Volunteers are the life blood of any nonprofit organisation. RDA volunteers are no exception; we rely heavily on our volunteers to deliver our services.

Each week over 4000 volunteers at RDA centres across Australia donate their time to assist 3000 children & adults with disabilities enjoy the therapeutic benefits of horse related activities.

RDA volunteers make a real difference in the lives of our riders. Volunteers can assist in a number of ways:

  • side walkers
  • leaders
  • horse training & care
  • coaching
  • office support
  • fundraising
  • events
  • talks

RDA Centres provide training, support and insurance to all their volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to know where your nearest group is, please visit your State page via the map on the left.

RDA Life Members

Life memberships are extremely special awards. They are awarded only to people who have served the organisation in an exceptional way and over a dedicated period of time.

Over the past 20 years RDA Australia has awarded Honorary Life Membership to 18 very special and dedicated RDA members. If you want to find out more about these special people click here


Volunteer Recognition Awards

RDA Australia depends almost entirely on the efforts of some 3,000 volunteers throughout the country to assist with the delivery of programmes, administer centres and care for the horses on who so much depends.

Each year RDAA holds its national volunteer recognition and awards night to honour those volunteers without whom the organisation simply could not function.

To find out more about RDAA Volunteer Recognition Awards click here