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Join our team and become a volunteer!

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🌟Why Volunteering at RDA Mudgee Matters - And Why It Feels So Good

At RDA Mudgee, every week brings moments that remind us why this place exists. A rider takes their first independent steps after months of therapy. A child who once struggled to speak whispers their horse’s name with pride. A teenager who has battled confidence issues sits tall in the saddle and beams. These breakthroughs don’t happen by accident — they happen because volunteers show up.

And right now, we need more people like you.

💪Volunteers Are the Powerhouse Behind Every Ride

RDA Mudgee is 100% volunteer‑run. That means every smile, every achievement, every life‑changing moment is powered by ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Our volunteers lead horses, support riders, groom, feed, maintain gear, fundraise, clean, organise, and keep the entire centre moving forward.

Without volunteers, the arena falls silent. With volunteers, it becomes a place of possibility.

🐴Our Horses Are Incredible - But They Can’t Do It Alone

Our therapy horses are calm, intuitive, and beautifully trained, but they rely on humans to guide them, care for them, and create a safe environment for our riders. When you volunteer, you’re not just helping a horse — you’re helping a rider discover confidence, balance, independence, and joy.

❤️Why Volunteering Feels So Rewarding

Volunteering at RDA Mudgee isn’t just “helping out.” It’s joining a community where your time has immediate, visible impact. You see progress. You see transformation. You see the difference you make — right in front of you.

People often tell us:

  • “I came to help others, but it helped me too.”

  • “I leave every session feeling lighter.”

  • “It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in years.”

There’s something powerful about being part of a team that lifts others up. You don’t need horse experience. You don’t need special skills. You just need heart — and we’ll teach you the rest.

🌱Your Time Creates Real Change in Our Community

When you volunteer at RDA Mudgee, you’re strengthening the fabric of our region. You’re giving people living with disability access to therapy they can’t get anywhere else locally. You’re helping families feel supported. You’re building inclusion, resilience, and connection.

This is community at its best.

🚀We Need You - And You’ll Love Being Part of This

If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference, this is your moment. Whether you can give an hour a week or a day a month, your contribution matters. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and become part of something bigger than yourself.

RDA Mudgee is growing. Our riders are waiting. Our horses are ready. All we need now is you.

Join us. Volunteer with us. Change lives — including your own

mudgee.rda@hotmail.com

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Working with Children Check

As our riders are of varying ages, you will need a current WWCC certificate from Service NSW to be a Volunteer. It’s very easy simply apply online by clicking the button below, once you’ve applied you will need to pop into a Service NSW office to verify your identity.

During the process of application online, when it comes to step 4 “Purpose of check” Select volunteers and then choose disability services in the drop down box. Volunteers are provided a free WWCC from the government.

Apply for your working with children certificate
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