Volunteering at an Educational Farm and Equestrian Center Italy

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Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

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!

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

If you like horses this place is for you! During the winter months, most activities take place in the stables, focusing on horse care, as well as looking after the animals in our educational farm.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Italian
Between 18 and 35 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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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

9 Get in touch with nature
8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Meeting locals
5 Meeting international travelers
3 Developing social awareness
3 Developing environmental awareness

Elena

Finland

My experience in Pochano was just what I wanted: do physical work and be with horses. I worked with young horses which was very rewarding, I got to ride few times and enjoy beautiful nature. It was very fun to meet all friendly and amazing people during my stay and also learn a lot about italian (food) culture. After all the work in stable is really physical but it gets easier when you get used to it, but also previous experience with horses and stable work is a big advantage. I really enjoyed my stay in Ilaria's home and I will come back later to see Mababka and all lovely people there!

9 days ago

Anneke

Germany

My stay at the farm was amazing! It's the perfect place to learn about horses and to get in touch with nature. 🐴🌳 Even if the place is very isolated, you can go to Siena at some time. The house and the surroundings are sooo beautiful and Ilaria makes sure that you will feel at home. :) There are a looooot of animals everywhere - more than people, hehe. I didn't have a lot of horse experience before I came but that was okay - just be prepared for physical work (everyday haha). Greetings! ❤️

about 1 month ago

Gabriela

Brazil

I felt warmly welcomed by Ilaria, her family, and friends. I joined their daily routine and learned about the local culture. The best part, though, is getting to interact with the horses every day and take care of them.When you first arrive, you can feel like it is a lot of information to take in, but after just a few days you start to recognize all the horses by name and get to know which ones are the most playful, the biggest eaters, the calmest.For animal lovers, it's heartwarming to see how well they're cared for. I'm very grateful for this unique and unforgettable experience.

about 1 month ago

Ilaria replied

One of the nicest people I've ever hosted, always available, tireless and ready to help even when not asked... she's truly a lovely person, I hope to see her again one day... we all miss you so much Gabriela

sarh

Mexico

Volunteering here was amazing. I helped with stable tasks like cleaning and feeding the horses, at first it might seem a bit heavy if you are not used to, but you quickly get used to it, and I found it very light. I rode a horse once and loved it, went to two of Ilaria's dance classes, and she gave me a tour to Siena. The views and nature are stunning, and sometimes Wi-Fi is limited, which helps you disconnect. I felt very welcome, grateful for everything, and will miss it all, especially her dog Sky💗such a sweetheart

about 2 months ago

Ruth

Germany

The farm is not less than paradise on earth and Ilaria is its angel. She is the most caring host I ever stayed with and one of the most generous, inspiring and funny people I ever had the pleasure to meet. She is treating the horses with so much love and knowledge and this atmosphere is all over the scenic farm. She needs help throughout the whole day and you get to connect really close with the horses, people and Italian culture. The area is remote but breathtaking and if you get the chance to come here - don't even hesitate. Grazie mile e a dopo!

3 months ago

Ilaria replied

Ruth is the kindest person I've ever met. She's also cheerful, tirelessly hardworking, precise, attentive, and intuitive. She learns everything incredibly quickly. I'll miss her so much as a person and as a friend... having her here was a real blessing.

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