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Come & help & learn about equine care and behaviour.

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The experience

We are long term dedicated to helping to protect and save the critically endangered small Skyrian horse - via conservation, education, and welfare initiatives on our small, completely non-profit, farm on the wild but beautiful island of Skyros. We also care for 3 abandoned dogs and 13 abandoned cats and a goat.

What you offer

24 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Greek

Between 20 and 45 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In joining us to volunteer you will be helping a genuine cause that is based on service to animals rather than to self and working in a team of up to 4 volunteers... If this appeals to you, drop us a line. ( We also care for 18 abandoned cats and 4 rescue dogs and a rescue goat) . So in brief our volunteers helps us care for the daily needs of all these animals, cleaning up after them , yup this means pony poop, dog poop etc , making sure their water sources are clean and filled , helping with feeding and haying , helping with health care and helping ensure they are all kept healthy

Activities & Shift

4.5 hours tasks a day .

In the Summer From Mid June to Mid September you either work a morning shift or an afternoon shift and have the rest of the day for yourself to explore.

Morning shift 7.30am to 1pm ( with a good hours break, for breakfast etc)
OR
Afternoon shift 4.30pm to 9pm ( with a refreshment break for 30 minutes)

In the Autumn Spring and winter we work a split shift - 3 hour in the morning and a 1 .5 hour afternoon shift with lots of time in the middle of the day to rest , read, walk etc.

Rules

We will send you a very detailed project information description which details volunteer life, tasks, accommodation, the area and its interests, food etc at our project and a volunteer application form.