Help us transform the lives through nature and horse therapy!
The experience
Be part of 'Healing Hooves' and transform the lives of 400 vulnerable children and teens. Through environmental care and therapeutic horse riding, you can make a real difference. Embrace the joy of giving and the power of nature and horses. Your involvement brings change. Come and witness the impact firsthand.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 15
Per day
Fee pays for:
Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project
Description:
Alimentos y materiales para los niƱos
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 22 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Colombia
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
At our foundation, we are looking for passionate and committed worldpackers to join the 'Healing Hooves' program. We expect our volunteers to:
Be enthusiastic about working with vulnerable children and adolescents.
Show interest and respect for the environment and therapeutic horse riding.
Be proactive, empathetic, and willing to engage in daily activities including horse care and teaching sustainable environmental practices.
Possess intercultural communication skills and be open to learning and sharing experiences.
Activities & Shift
Volunteers will lead students on horseback rides through local ecosystems, offering an exciting way to explore nature.
While riding, they can teach students about the flora, fauna, and ecological balance, enhancing the experience with the unique perspective provided from horseback.
This activity combines environmental education with the joy of horse riding, making it a memorable experience for students.
Horse Interaction: Volunteers should be comfortable working with and around horses, and ideally have some basic knowledge of equine behavior and care.
Cultural Exchange and Language Skills: In addition to environmental education, volunteers are encouraged to share their cultural backgrounds and make efforts to engage with the local language and customs.
Rules
During your stay it is important not to consume psychoactive substances and not get drunk.