🌿 Hands-on Volunteering at an Equine Rescue Centre

The experience

Volunteering at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is a practical, hands-on experience within a working animal rescue environment.

Volunteers help with the daily care of rescued horses and donkeys, including feeding, cleaning paddocks, basic husbandry and general outdoor tasks. The work is physical, takes place outdoors, and is essential to the wellbeing of the animals in our care.

This is not a tourist experience or a traditional host-family settin

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteering at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is about contributing to the daily running of an established equine rescue.

Tasks vary depending on the season and the needs of the animals, but typically include:
• Feeding horses and donkeys
• Cleaning paddocks and stable areas
• General outdoor work in the fields
• Basic maintenance and practical tasks
• Helping to keep shared spaces safe and organised

This is a hands-on, physical role carried out outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is essential and sometimes repetitive, but always meaningful.

No professional experience is required. What matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to learn, reliability, and respect for both animals and people. Volunteers are supported and guided, but are expected to take responsibility for their role and work independently when needed.

The centre is calm and purposeful, focused on animal welfare rather than tourism. We aim to create a respectful, supportive and low-drama working environment.

For safety reasons, we can only accept volunteers aged 18 or over.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers are generally expected to help around 4 hours per day, with one day off per week.

Work is usually scheduled in the morning, although exact timings may vary depending on the season, weather and daily needs of the centre.

This role suits people who are comfortable with routine, physical work, and a quieter environment. The schedule is structured but realistic, and we encourage volunteers to listen to their bodies and work safely.

Rules

• This is not a host-family or social holiday experience
• Volunteers are responsible for their own food, cooking and personal time
• Evenings are usually quiet and independent
• Medical and travel insurance is required
• All work must be done following staff guidance and safety rules
• Kindness, patience and respect for animals and people are essential

Volunteers who thrive here are those who value purpose, responsibility and contributing to something meaningful.