You may be aware that this week has been designated National Volunteers’ Week and although we have not been able to go about the business of giving our disabled drivers their weekly sessions, those volunteers who are able to have been doing their best to continue their duties to our Group.
There are many things I could say but I have just received a most timely message through RDA UK from our President, HRH the Princess Royal, whose words will resonate with us all, (transcript below with original at the bottom of the page).
Thank you all for your loyalty, enthusiasm and dedication. We shall be back together again in the fullness of time.
In times like this, the contribution of volunteers to communities and organisations is more important than ever. Despite the fact that almost all RDA activity has shut down, I have been encouraged and heartened by people’s determination and willingness to carry on supporting their Groups and the local RDA network. Whether this has been making the effort to stay in touch with others, finding new ways to engage riders and drivers or helping to look after the animals, it is all making a difference to ensure that when we are able to, we can resume our work that enables disabled people enjoy the therapeutic benefits from being around horses, ponies and donkeys.
So in Volunteer Week, I want to say Thank You to you all – we are extremely grateful for all you are doing to support RDA.”
From: RDA UK [mailto:info@rda.org.uk]
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:28 AM
To: hilary.gilson@talktalk.net
Subject: Letter from RDA President to Volunteers
