Volunteering at Our Horse Stable in Tuscany!

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Help a sustainable project: 10 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 15 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

If you're a horse enthusiast and longing for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, this is the opportunity for you! Our stable, specializing in breeding racehorses and thrilling horseback rides, is seeking enthusiastic and experienced volunteers who share our passion. Position Available: Volunteer at the Horse Stable

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Requirements

Beginner Italian or Fluent English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Life on land

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Meeting locals
15 Get in touch with nature
13 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting international travelers
8 Practicing English
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 15. Life on land

Rebecca

Denmark

I had the most amazing month and already miss it so much! the farm, 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 :))

27 days ago

Alma

Sweden

Had an amazing experience with the farm, 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 :)

about 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. 💛🐴

Ekaterina

Russia

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)!

about 2 months ago

Renske

Netherlands

I had a great time with the farm 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

Mia

Germany

Thank you to the farm, Loris, Lorenzo and Gianpiero for the wonderful experience. I didn't had much expectations before coming, but the nature, the horses and the host were truly amazing. Most of the tasks for the volunteers is to lead the trail rides with the clients which is more fun than actual work. On our free time we went with Lorenzo to Siena or other pretty places near by. The landscape in Tuscany is truly a dream and I would always come back. Of course we had so many amazing pastas with the host and learned a few new recipes. Thank you for having me and hope to see you again

6 months ago

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