Quito, Ecuador

4.5
(7 reviews)7

Come help us on our horse ranch in Ecuador!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We are a horse farm in Ecuador looking for experienced riders who would like to help with the training of our horses and other chores or projects around the farm. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a very experienced team, while living on a beautiful farm surrounded by nature. Regular riding lessons included.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent German
  • Between 18 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Horse Tour Company

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Netherlands

5

My stay at the host was really a time of relaxing, learning and discovering. Jonina learned me a lot about how to take care of the property, horses and everything around. Even tho there was not a lot of riding, we did get some riding lessons what was really educational and interesting to learn. A friendly (and logical) way of riding and communicating with the horses. The house is really good and above standard volunteer houses. Around the host you can easily go for a hike or a visit to the town Pululahua. I made some memorable memories there. For questions send me a text.

6 months ago

Germany

5

I had an amazing time at the host. It is the perfect place for anyone who wants to be out in nature, enjoy the peace of the Ecuadorian volcanoes and mountains, and spend time around well-trained horses and the cutest dogs. It is really off-grid, with not many people around, so one has to consider that. You can also learn a lot about horses and even take riding lessons. I loved the house, especially the kitchen, which inspired me to cook. I did plenty of different types of work, mostly feeding the animals and maintaining things where needed. Thank you for the great time !

8 months ago

Germany

5

The host is located in a stunning National Park. The location is wonderful, quiet and peaceful within nature. The hosts Jonina and Steffen are very kind and always look after your well-being. Only the volunteers live on the host in a small but very comfortable house which is above standard compared to other volunteering places. The kitchen is brand new. The work was easy and in total we worked rather less than the agreed hours. When I was there, there was not much training of horses and riding because there were almost no tourists coming due to the political situation in Ecuador.

about 1 year ago

Germany

5

I had a wonderful experience the two months i stayed. The hosts are super kind and helpful with everything. The animals were also super cute and fun to work with. I learned a lot about how to work and take of the animals. The working times are really flexible and you can also go to Quito on your days off, which was really nice. I can only recommend volunteering here!

about 1 year ago

Netherlands

5

Rafa has been an amazing host, he really cares for the volunteers and their well being, and regularly took us out of the host to do little trips around. the house was cozy, could use some improvement here and there but overall a pleasant place to hang out, cook etc.

over 2 years ago

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About the host

Hosted by Jonina

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