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Volunteering with the BHS

Volunteer with the charity dedicated to knowledge, encouraging people and horses to enjoy life together.

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Whether it’s for a few hours, a day a week, a couple of days a month or helping at a one-off event, we’re really grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who share our passion for horses and champion our work locally.

By supporting our work in education, participation, safety, access, welfare and care, our volunteers help us to ensure that horses are respected, protected and enjoyed by knowledgeable caring people.

As a BHS volunteer, you will.....

  • meet like-minded local volunteers and make new friends
  • learn new skills and enhance your CV
  • receive full training for your role 
  • have help from other local volunteers
  • be supported by our field based BHS team and our central Volunteer Support team 
  • be recognised for your achievements
  • receive reimbursement for out of pocket expenses

Stats - What our volunteers do

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Support Roles

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Leadership Roles

What our volunteers do

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Welfare

Our Horse Care and Welfare Advisers have a reactive and proactive role, responding to welfare concerns and ensuring that horses are well cared for.

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Safety

Campaign for the increased safety of riders and horses on our roads.

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Access

Campaign for access to safe places to ride or carriage drive.

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Events

Organise local events, shows and fundraising opportunities.

Hear what our volunteers have to say

Find out what some of our volunteers have to say:

Ruth Baxter, Yorkshire Regional Chairman

“If anyone is considering volunteering or want to see more in their area, get involved! Don't worry about the time commitment, just offer what you can.”

Ann Kennedy, East of England Regional Chairman

“I started volunteering when I retired as I wanted to help others enjoy riding out. The role is varied, from responding to consultations to pressing for equestrian access. I get great satisfaction from running pleasure rides and seeing the enjoyment on other people’s faces having had a fabulous ride out in the countryside.”

Interested in becoming a BHS volunteer?

If you want to join our growing volunteers community and help to make a difference to horses and equestrians in your local area, please submit an your details via our application by following the link below:

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Get in touch

If you've got any questions about volunteering, you can email us at volunteer@bhs.org.uk or call us on 02476 840479*. 

*Calls may be recorded for monitoring purposes 

Annual awards

Our annual BHS Awards recognise and reward the fabulous achievements of our volunteers and supporters. We couldn't do the work we do without our volunteers and you can help us to award this much-deserved recognition and thanks by nominating someone you think has made an amazing difference.

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