For any specific queries relating to volunteering in equestrian sport, please contact Gill Barham on gill.barham@bef.co.uk or 07818 252244. She can be contaced by post via the BEF office.
Useful Local Organisations
Volunteer Centres
There is a network of over 280 Quality-Accredited, locally based Volunteer Centres nationwide, which specialise in the promotion of volunteering opportunities and the support and development of the participation of volunteers in its area. Any volunteer-involving organisation can advertise for volunteers free of charge and individuals wishing to become volunteers can find out more about the range of activities available to them.
Have you signed up with your local Volunteer Centre?
Not only do they offer a 'brokerage' service (they'll put prospective volunteers in touch with you) but they can provide a useful source of support and information, ranging from networking opportunities through to information on training (both contributory and free) and reward schemes. There's no charge to get involved and they will publicise your need for volunteers.
To find your local volunteer centre visit www.do-it.org.uk or www.volunteering.org.uk
Other Useful Organisations
There are many organisations which can provide a variety of support in all aspects of volunteering, from finding volunteers to training. Check out the links below for more information:
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
do-it.org.uk www.do-it.org.uk
TimeBank www.timebank.co.uk
Millennium Volunteers www.mvonline.gov.uk
National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service www.nacvs.org.uk
Reach www.reach-online.org.uk
The Experience Corps www.experiencecorps.co.uk
Welsh Council for Voluntary Action www.wcva.org.uk
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations www.scvo.org.uk
RunningSports (Sport England Club Development Programme) www.runningsports.org
