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Keeping RDA Groups Safe- Practical Guidance for Every Volunteer
Webinar recording | Volunteer Development | Health, Safety & Risk Management
About this webinar
Creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment is everyone’s responsibility within RDA. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering activities, supporting participants and caring for equines, and understanding how to recognise and manage potential risks is an important part of every volunteer role.
This webinar explores practical guidance to help RDA volunteers understand their responsibilities and contribute to a positive culture of safety within their group.
The session provides an opportunity to reflect on everyday volunteering activities, recognise potential hazards and consider how good communication, awareness and teamwork help keep everyone safe.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, you should be able to:
Recognise your responsibilities in helping to maintain a safe environment within your RDA group.
Understand the importance of identifying and reporting potential hazards and safety concerns.
Recognise how following group procedures and guidance helps protect participants, volunteers and equines.
Understand the importance of clear communication and working collaboratively with other volunteers and coaches.
Identify practical ways to contribute to a positive safety culture within your group.
Continue your learning
Keeping RDA groups safe relies on everyone understanding their role, following appropriate procedures and working together to identify and manage risks.
Whether you are a coach, horse handler, session volunteer or support volunteer, your contribution is important in creating a safe and positive environment for everyone involved.
Continue to familiarise yourself with your group’s policies, procedures and relevant RDA health and safety guidance.