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  • Apply to become a volunteer for our Therapeutic Riding Programme

    Please complete this form to apply to volunteer with the Therapeutic Riding programme at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC). Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to apply.

    Our volunteers are an essential part of every session, walking alongside participants and horses to help create a safe, encouraging environment where confidence can grow.

    Previous horse experience is required. Training in therapeutic riding practice and ongoing support are provided by our Therapeutic Riding Instructor and support team. It is a rewarding way to assist with mounted and unmounted sessions, be part of meaningful moments, meet like-minded people and see first-hand the difference horses can make.

    What You Will Need

    • Personal details: Full name, date of birth, nationality, Emirates ID number, current occupation or student status, email and phone number.
    • Age and parent/guardian details: You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer. If you are under 18, you will need to provide your parent or guardian's full name and signature.
    • Health information: Details of any medical conditions, allergies, or physical considerations that may affect your ability to walk alongside a horse for extended periods.
    • Experience and qualifications: Any previous experience with horses or with individuals with additional needs, relevant qualifications, and first aid or CPR certification details, if applicable.
    • Availability: Your general availability, the days and times you can commit, hours per week, and how long you're able to volunteer for.
    • Two references: Full name, relationship to you, contact number and email for two people who can provide a reference.
    • Background check consent: You'll be asked to confirm your willingness to undergo a background or police clearance check as part of our safeguarding process.

  • SECTION 1: Personal Information

  • Are you under 18 years of age?*
  • Date of birth*
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  • SECTION 2: Health & Physical Fitness

    Volunteers must be physically capable of supporting riders with disabilities.

  • Do you have any physical limitations that may affect your ability to walk alongside a horse for 1-2 hours?*
  • Do you have any current or ongoing medical conditions we should be aware of (eg. high blood pressure, diabetes, etc)?*
  • Are you allergic to horses, hay, or animal dander?*
  • Can you comfortably walk on uneven terrain for 1-2 hours?*
  • Are you able to lift or support an individual if required (approx. 50kg)?*

  • SECTION 3: Experience & Background

  • Do you have any prior experience working with horses?*
  • Do you have any experience working with individuals with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities?*
  • Have you previously volunteered in a therapeutic, medical, or care setting?*
  • Do you hold any relevant qualifications? (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, equine studies)*
  • Have you completed any first aid or CPR training?*

  • SECTION 4: Availability & Commitment

    We request that you commit to a full term, with at least one session (one hour) per week.

  • What is your availability?*
  • How many hours can you commit to per week?*
  • Are you available for training sessions and orientation prior to starting?*
  • Do you have reliable transport to reach the facility?*

  • SECTION 5: Motivation & Suitability

  • SECTION 6: References

    We require two references that are not related to you.

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  • SECTION 7: Safeguarding & Compliance

    Each volunteer working with vulnerable people must clear a background check.

  • Have you ever been subject to a disciplinary or safeguarding investigation?*

  • Safeguarding Training & Knowledge Check

    Please watch the safeguarding training video below.

     

    The video will open in another window. Once you have finished watching, return to this window to complete the knowledge check and the rest of the application form.

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  • SECTION 8: Social Media & Communications

    • Click here to read the terms 

    • Media Consent Terms

      1. Consent and Scope
      Based on the selections made in this Form, I voluntarily consent to ADEC collecting, recording, storing, reproducing, editing, publishing and using my name, image, likeness, voice, statements, quotations, photographs, video footage, audio recordings and, where applicable, my horse’s name and images or recordings featuring my horse (collectively, the “Material”). ADEC may use only those elements and media channels for which I have selected “Yes” in this Form.

      2. Permitted Purposes
      ADEC may use the Material for the purpose of documenting, reporting on, publicising and promoting ADEC and its activities, services and events, including through the media channels expressly approved by me in this Form. The Material shall not be used to imply my endorsement of any third-party product, service or organisation without my separate written consent.

      3. Editing of the Material
      I consent to ADEC cropping, resizing, captioning, translating, combining, adapting or otherwise editing the Material where reasonably necessary for the permitted purposes. ADEC shall not knowingly use or edit the Material in a manner that is misleading, defamatory, unlawful or materially prejudicial to my reputation, or that materially misrepresents any statement made by me.

      4. Intellectual Property Rights
      ADEC shall own the copyright and other intellectual property rights in photographs, video footage, audio recordings and other materials created by or on behalf of ADEC, subject always to my consent preferences under this Form. To the extent that I provide any pre-existing photograph, recording, written statement or other material owned by me, I retain ownership of that material and grant ADEC a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to reproduce, edit, publish and use it solely for the purposes and through the media channels approved in this Form. Nothing in this Form transfers to ADEC ownership of my name, personal information, pre-existing intellectual property rights, trademarks or confidential information.

      5. Use by Service Providers and Media
      ADEC may provide the Material to its employees, authorised representatives, photographers, production companies, marketing agencies, information technology service providers and other suppliers acting on ADEC’s behalf, solely to the extent necessary for the permitted purposes. Where I have expressly consented to media contact or editorial media coverage, ADEC may also provide the relevant Material or contact details to journalists and media organisations. No recipient shall be granted any independent right to use the Material for an unrelated purpose.

      6. No Payment
      I understand and agree that I will not receive any fee, royalty or other payment in consideration for the taking or recording of the Material or for ADEC’s authorised use of the Material in accordance with this Form, unless otherwise agreed with ADEC in writing.

      7. Release
      To the extent permitted by applicable law, I agree not to bring any claim against ADEC arising solely from ADEC’s authorised use of the Material in accordance with this Form. This release shall not apply to any use that exceeds the consent granted under this Form or that is unlawful, misleading, defamatory, fraudulent or attributable to ADEC’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

      8. Duration and Withdrawal of Consent
      My consent shall remain valid unless and until I withdraw or amend it by contacting Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club at info@adec.ae. Any withdrawal or amendment shall apply to future uses of the Material after Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club has had a reasonable period to process my request. It shall not affect any lawful use made before Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club received and processed my request, nor require ADEC to recall or destroy printed materials already distributed or publications already released. Following withdrawal, ADEC shall not use the affected Material in any new publication or campaign unless such use is otherwise permitted by applicable law.

      9. Personal Data and Privacy
      ADEC will process my personal information and the Material for the purposes described in this Form and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The information may be stored electronically, may be accessible to ADEC’s authorised service providers and, where published online, may be accessible worldwide. ADEC will retain the information and Material only for as long as reasonably necessary for the permitted purposes, its legitimate archival and record-keeping requirements, and compliance with applicable law. I may contact ADEC to request access to, correction or deletion of my personal information, to amend or withdraw my consent, or to raise a privacy-related enquiry, subject to applicable law.

      10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
      This Form and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates as applied in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The courts of Abu Dhabi shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Form.

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    • Are you willing to follow the programme's social media and photography terms regarding clients?*
    • Would you be happy to be contacted about future events or campaigns?*
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