We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to support the stables team with the care of the resident horses at Audley End and engage with the visitors to enhance their experience
This role assists the Stables Team with the care of the resident horses and includes a range of tasks that include:
- Some manual handling
- Dealing with visitor queries about the site, the stables and the horses
- Ensuring site presentation standards are met in the stable yard
- Assisting the events team in running events associated with the stables.
Depending on personal experience this role can include grooming, tack cleaning, mucking out, exercising and training the horses (having been assessed by the Stables Manager).
What skills do I need?
With a passion for horses you will be a confident, effective communicator who will be friendly and approachable to all visitors. Volunteers in this role will have to stand for long periods/walk the site and will have to spend time outside in all weathers.
We have weekend and weekday shifts of between 4 and 7 hours available throughout the year. Ideally we would like volunteers to attend for at least one shift every other week
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
Over 16 - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 29/01/2020
End Date: 29/01/2025
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
We have weekend and weekday shifts of between 4 and 7 hours available throughout the year. Ideally we would like volunteers to attend for at least one shift every other week