Volunteering at Our Horse Stable in Tuscany!

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Help a sustainable project: 7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals: 11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 11 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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Meeting locals
11 Get in touch with nature
10 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting international travelers
5 Practicing English
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 15. Life on land

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

about 2 months ago

Sophia

United Kingdom

I wanted to do this experience to re connect with horses and I succeeded in that and so much more! My tasks were mostly leading trail rides and making photo+video content. the farm and her family have so much knowledge to share about their history and surroundings it is inspiring to hear their stories and see their passion. Giampiero provided us with an endless supply of goods from the vegetable garden:) the farm and Lorenzo were always happy to take us to experience new things which was lovely! Big thank you to all of you for making it a wonderful experience for me, I'll be missing it all!

about 2 months ago

Maureen

Netherlands

The happiest I've ever been <3 and the farm, the horses and her family really helped with that! Most of the tasks are taking care of the horses and guiding clients on horseback which is stunning through the Toscan vineyards! the farm is really sweet and makes you feel right at home :) If you're a good rider and want to have an authentic Italian experience, I would totally recommend to come here :))

3 months ago

Charlotte

France

I had an unforgettable experience working with the farm at the MC Riding Club! From the very beginning, she made me feel incredibly welcome. She's a kind, energetic and open-minded person, always surrounded by great people, fun projects, and a warm atmosphere. The horses are exceptionally well cared for – calm, gentle, and beautifully trained – which makes every task enjoyable and rewarding. Most of the work is centered around them: feeding, grooming, cleaning, and spending time outdoors. This was my very first woofing experience, and I couldn't have hoped for a better one.

4 months ago

Eve

Germany

I'm afraid that I will never find any experience better than this one! the farm is the best and the sweetest person I have ever met! She and her family will welcome you into their home immediately and every now and then they will invite you to a lovely homecooked meal where you get to experience what a home really feels like! The horses are amazing and rides are easy and incredibly rewarding. The work around the stables is really easy and the work hours go by too fast. i really wish i could have stayed longer and i will come back. i recommend staying with the farm and her family in a heartbeat!

5 months ago

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