What:
The Riding for the Disabled Association of
Singapore (RDA) provides free,
therapeutic horse riding lessons to children and adults with disabilities from
all over Singapore.
RDA Singapore was founded in 1982, with just 5 riders. Since then more than
a thousand disabled children and adults have been given the opportunity to
ride, and the opening of our new centre in 1997 has meant that we can cater to
over 100 riders per week. With the addition in 2001 of a roof over the DBS
Riding Arena our goal is to increase that number significantly.
RDA can benefit virtually all disabilities, both physical and intellectual,
in children and adults. As well as providing recreation and sport, riders gain
increased self-confidence, improved circulation, respiration, balance,
coordination and mobility. For someone who is unable to walk unaided, see or
has communication difficulties, riding a horse allows them to experience a new
sense of freedom and independence. Friends are made and it's fun.
We are always delighted to hear from potential volunteers, especially those
who may be interested in sidewalking with the riders and the horses. No horse experience is necessary.
You must be over 16 years of age to volunteer. RDA runs Training Days
throughout the year, however if you've just missed one it's no problem, as
you'll be given 'on the job' training with an experienced volunteer.
Preferrably you would be able to commit to volunteering for a 10 week period
and our new term start in September 2009.
We also need volunteers to assist with our fundraising events held
throughout the year.
CALL NOW ON 6250-0176 or email mail@rdasingapore.org.sg
to find out more
Where:
p: 6250 0176
a: 5 Jalan Mashhor, Singapore 299174, 299174, Singapore
e: mail@rdasingapore.org.sg
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Tags: charity, disabilities, horse, riding, riding for disabled, singapore, volunteer
