Volunteer Form

Thank you for becoming a helper/volunteer with Firtree Farm Riding Centre.

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear .

All helpers/volunteers must wear a safety hat that conforms with the current standards of PAS 015 and BS Kitemark. You are welcome to borrow one of our hats if you do not have one.

Helpers/Volunteers are requested not to bring dogs to the Centre.

Helpers/Volunteers must not feed the Horse & Ponies, dogs or cat that live at the Centre.

Helpers/Volunteers must advise us as to when they arrive and leave the centre.

First Name:

Surname:

Address

Postcode

Home Tel:

Mobile Tel:

Email Address

Date Of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

If you have any Medical Conditions Firtree Farm Riding School should be aware of please let us know.

Emergency Contact Name

Relation

Emergency Contact Number

I completed Volunteer training for Firtree Farm Riding School on

'Helpers' Code of Conduct'

I understand that helping/volunteering at a riding school has inherent risk and that all horses may react unpredictably on occasions. I understand that instructions are given for my safety and agree to follow instructions given to me by staff and instructors of the riding school. I understand that wearing an appropriate riding hat may reduce the severity of an injury should an accident happen and agree that I will always wear a riding hat whilst helping/volunteering at the riding school. I understand that the riding school will make decisions based on information I give them. I agree to always be honest and volunteer information about my abilities and experience and any previous accidents or medical condition(s) which may affect my ability to help/volunteer. I understand that the safety of clients, staff, helpers/volunteers, and horses are of paramount importance and I will not, knowingly, put any in danger at anytime I understand that the riding school may refuse my request to attend the centre for safety or operational reasons. I understand that I will never mistreat any of the animals at Firtree Farm Riding School and understand that there is a zero tolerance for any behaviour of this kind. I agree to be helpful, courteous, and pleasant at all times and I will never use bad language or behaviour inappropriately. I agree never to feed any of the animals at Firtree Farm Riding School.

I have read the Helpers /Volunteers’ Code of Conduct above. I understand that helping/volunteering at Firtree Farm Riding School has inherent risk and that I could be injured. I accept that risk and agree that the riding school will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

I accept that risk and agree that the riding school will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

Where I am signing on behalf of a minor, I have explained the Helpers’ Code of Conduct to my child and we both accept the risk and agree that the riding school will not be liable for injury or damage to property unless it is caused by their negligence.

I have read and understand the rules for volunteers and helpers and agree to abide by them.

Data Protection Act 2018: Statement: I understand that the information I have given will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 but may also be made available to Insurers and other concerned parties in the event of any injury or accident.

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge all the above details are correct.