🐴✨ Volunteer Opportunity with Icelandic horses in Ireland!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 15 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 nature: 18 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Are you passionate about animals and the great outdoors? Join us on our picturesque farm in the west of Ireland, where you'll get hands-on experience caring for our beloved horses and other farm animals. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in farm life while enjoying the beauty of the Irish countryside! 🌿

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Gender equality

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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18 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

18 Get in touch with nature
15 Immersing in the local culture
15 Practicing English
14 Meeting international travelers
12 Meeting locals
10 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 5. Gender equality
11 3. Good health and well-being
11 15. Life on land
2 4. Quality education

Emilia

Germany

I stayed with Katja and her family for almost half a year, with a few breaks in between. I couldn't have imagined a better experience. The works is physically demanding and leaves you exhausted at times, but all the quality time i got to spend with the family and the animals makes it so worth it! They treated me like a part of their family and put in so much effort to make my stay unforgettable! I know that i will definitely come back and I cannot recommend it enough. If you're not afraid to get your hands dirty and are willing to put in an effort, this is the place for you!!

17 days ago

Tarutiina

Finland

I went back to the farm Islandics for the third time in six months and I think that tells more than enough. I was warmly welcomed with smiles and hugs by the family. And as expected, I had such a great time with the family, the animals and my coworkers once again. We went to see even more beautiful places in Ireland (they are never ending) and experienced events that I wouldn't have experienced without them, such as Kingfisher's concert and a part of a real Irish wedding. I'm truly thankful for all the unforgettable memories for the family <3 I'll be back soon!

about 1 month ago

Lucie

Switzerland

I arrived at the weekend which was fine. Monday was my first workday and that was seriously the worst day ever. I've been shouted and yelled at from the very start. At some point I was so scared what to do that I just asked much more to be sure I do the right thing. Even then I got shouted at again at what I'm doing even though I gave my best and tried hard! It was absolutely horrible and I was terrified so I figured out a plan with my family to leave the next day. Unfortunately there's not more space. Please text me if you have questions! 💗

5 days ago

Sophie

Switzerland

During my two and a half months stay at the farm, I could not only learn a lot about the animals and how to take care of them, but also about Ireland, self-confidence, stepping out of my comfort zone, and the impact of working in nature on body and soul. There is always something happening, it never gets boring, and you always have something to laugh about. It's fun to spend time with the family, and they really want you to have the best time. I developed so much during this stay and would recommend everyone to take this chance too.

about 2 months ago

Silvia

Italy

Katia and her family are truly wonderful people, and their relationships are built on sincerity and openness. They do everything they can to make you feel welcome and at home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves animals, enjoys the countryside and wants to learn what farm work is really like. I never had farm or horse experience before and is not a problem! They were really patient and supportive while I was learning this new tasks. During your stay you will be definitely a part of the family and is a lot of fun. I'm really grateful to Katia and here family for this experience!

3 months ago

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