Tack & Rug Shed Assistant Volunteer; Rolleston

Could you make a real difference for horses and ponies in need? Many horses and ponies across the UK are facing uncertain futures due to neglect, overbreeding, and financial hardship. Volunteers like you are essential to ensuring that these animals receive the care, attention, and love they deserve. Blue Cross operates two horse rehoming centres in Burford and Rolleston on Dove, and we invite you to join our amazing team of volunteers, dedicated to advocating for horses and finding them loving homes.

As a Tack & Rug Shed Assistant, you will play a key role in keeping our tack and rug shed organised, stocked, and in good condition. The proper care and maintenance of horse equipment is essential to supporting the daily welfare of our animals. By ensuring that everything is clean, safe, and ready for use, you will directly contribute to enhancing the horses' quality of life during their stay at Blue Cross.

Working alongside our horse care team, you'll help prepare tack and rugs, maintain the equipment, and keep the shed orderly. Your involvement will make it easier for our staff to care for the horses and ensure they have the best equipment to thrive.

Ready to help make a real difference from behind the scenes? Join us today and support Blue Cross in caring for horses in need!

Tack & Rug Shed Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer Coordinator

Centre

As a Tack & Rug Shed Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring that all equipment, including saddles, rugs, and other horse care items, are in top condition and ready for use. Your efforts will help maintain the smooth running of our day-to-day operations, making it easier for our staff and volunteers to care for the horses.

• Organising and maintaining the tack and rug shed, ensuring all equipment is clean, well‑organised, and in good condition
• Cleaning and checking horse rugs, ensuring they are in good repair
• Ensuring all tack (saddles, bridles, etc.) is properly cleaned and stored
• Helping to prepare and check equipment needed for the horses’ daily care
• Assisting with any other yard duties as required by the team

• An interest in horse welfare and a willingness to help behind the scenes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A good eye for detail and a methodical approach to organising equipment
• A willingness to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment for our horses
• A reasonable level of physical fitness to carry out the tasks involved
• Previous experience in horse care or working with equipment would be beneficial but is not essential

• See the direct impact you have in helping ensure that our horses receive the best care possible through well‑maintained tack and equipment
• Gain valuable experience in maintaining horse care equipment
• Be part of a supportive, passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of horses
• Receive all the training you need to carry out your role with confidence
• Know that your behind the scenes support is essential in helping more horses get the care they need

Online training will be required before you can begin the role. Given the time‑sensitive nature of the tasks, we recommend dedicating around an hour each week.

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to involve the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating an organisation where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcomed, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities. We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation.

As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us. If you would like to talk to us about any accessibility needs that we can support with in terms of our volunteer recruitment processes, then please do get in touch.

You can email v and we can organise for the right team member to get in touch with you for a discussion.

Hilda Archer Sanctuary, Dovecliff Road, Rolleston-on-Dove, DE13 9AU
, United Kingdom