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Equestrian Farm in Northern Portugal

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The experience

Join us at our equestrian farm in the peaceful countryside of Northern Portugal and experience a unique opportunity to connect with nature and animals. You will care for horses, donkeys, dogs, and other animals, learn about animal care, and contribute to the growth of the farm. If you're passionate about animals, proactive, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Come grow with us and enjoy life in the countryside!

What you offer

32 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.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Beginner Portuguese or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 35 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our animals, performing tasks such as feeding the horses, cleaning their bedding, and maintaining the stables. If you have experience with horses, you will also be able to help with training and socializing the animals. If you don't have experience, you will be supported and guided, learning how to handle the horses safely and effectively. Your involvement in the daily care of the animals will be essential to ensure their well-being, while also providing you with hands-on learning about interacting with different species.

In addition to animal care, you will contribute to the maintenance of the facilities, carrying out tasks such as gardening, fence repairs, and other necessary work to keep the farm in good condition. Our team works together to ensure that all areas are well-kept and that the animals live in a healthy and safe environment.

Activities & Shift

Activities you can help us with might be :
- Help with the daily care routine and feeding of the animals
- Cleaning horses's living areas
- Help with the building and maintenance of the equestrian facilities
- Help with outdoors cleaning, gardening and farming
- For experienced riders, participate in the horses' training, to keep them in shape. Also, ride out in the forest and mountains surrounding the farm.
- Promoting our project
- Help with welcoming clients and prepare for their lessons, and children in summer camps
- You can have the opportunity to watch and learn from daily lessons about natural horsemanship from our trainer to clients.
... among others.