Polo Club Villa a Sesta

Immersive Experience: Volunteering with us offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful Tuscan countryside while engaging with horses. You'll gain hands-on experience in horse care and help with riding the horses.

Passion for Horses: If you have a love for animals, particularly horses, this is the perfect place to deepen that passion. You'll have the chance to bond with our horses, assist in their daily care, and participate in scenic rides through picturesque landscapes.

Cultural Exchange: Siena is rich in history and culture, and volunteering here allows you to connect with local traditions and customs. You'll meet people from various backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Personal Growth: Volunteering at our scuderia will challenge you in new ways, helping you develop personal qualities such as responsibility, teamwork, and patience. The experience can be both fulfilling and transformative.

My name is Melissa, and I am the founder of Scuderia Melissa Cipriani, I am passionate about horse care and dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for our volunteers. Our small team shares this commitment and comes from diverse backgrounds, all united by a love for horses. We treat our volunteers with respect and kindness, ensuring they feel valued from day one. Open communication is encouraged, and we are always available to provide guidance and support. Volunteers can expect proper training, meaningful tasks, and a friendly atmosphere where they can learn and grow. We appreciate your efforts and strive to make your experience both enjoyable and rewarding.

Top Host
This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
(17 reviews)17

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

Greece

5

Whatever I say feels insufficient. It was an unforgettable experience, like a dream. Melissa is an amazing person, and I had a wonderful time with her. I went during a period when there wasn’t much work, but we still had so much fun and an incredible time. I truly hope I get to go again.🤍

10 days ago

Denmark

5

I had the most amazing month and already miss it so much! Melissa, her family and everyone at the Polo Club are super welcoming and always open to take the volunteers sightseeing. The horses are amazing and each have their fun personalities. Apart from taking people on rides around the beautiful club/surroundings, we made content for Melissas instagram, assisted in cooking classes (with the most amazing food!!) and whatever else was needed. I would recommend this to anyone who loves animals, people, amazing food and wants to experience in the beautiful Tuscan countryside :))

about 1 month ago

Sweden

5

Had an amazing experience with Melissa, helping with her wonderful horses. Always felt welcome, both with her family as well as the staff working at the polo club, where we were at the end of my stay! Leading the trailrides were more joy than work, getting to meet people from all over the world. The perfect way to experience Tuscany if you love horses and people :)

2 months ago


Melissa replied

Alma, you’ve been such a wonderful presence at the stables. You brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and a beautiful attitude every single day. Always kind, polite, and ready to help, with a smile that makes everyone feel comfortable.
You’re a great rider, but even more amazing with people calm, reassuring, and full of passion.
Thank you for all your help and for the light you brought with you. It’s been such a pleasure having you here every day. 💛🐴

Russia

5

This was my first experience as a volunteer and i couldn’t even imagine how wonderful it would be!
Mellisa is the best host,she was always caring about us and provided all we needed. Her family so cozy and welcoming,they treated me as part of family, i got to try and learn so much local dishes (pasta al limone and zuppe di Loris in my heart)
We lived in private rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom(just for volunteers).
Our main task was to guide horse rides with tourists, apart that we was also helping with cooking classes(which all was so fun and nice)!

2 months ago

Netherlands

5

I had a great time with Melissa and her family. Working with the horses and the tourists was an amazing experience, I would recommend it to everyone who likes to work with horses.

The family is very welcoming and makes sure you feel like you’re at home.

I made friends for life during my stay, it was a pleassure volunteering at this place!

4 months ago


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