Help take care of our farm and horses in Aquitania

4.5

(4 reviews)4

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The experience

Hi! My name is Diego and I own a farm in Aquitania, Boyacá (Colombia). In this beautiful environment I realise tours on horseback with tourists through the Páramo hills, with a stunning view of the Tota Lake. I own about 15 horses, which need care, attention and training. Some of them were rescued from maltreatment. In the small village of Toquilla (Aquitania) we are all neighbours and the community will welcome you with open arms.

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What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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

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What you get

2 days off per week

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

In this small town you will live the real Colombian life. Most of the people that live here have grown up here as well and will teach you all about the Colombian lifestyle. You will try out traditional meals, join the neighbours in a game of tejo, and learn how the people live from land cultivation and animals. Check out the process of milking cows and making cheese, or learn how clothing is created from sheep wool. Practise your Spanish and emerge yourself in the country lifestyle!

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Activities & Shift

Tasks inside of the house:
- Cleaning
- Hospitality: welcome guests, give information, cultural exchange, etc.
- Online visibility: manage social media, create content, edit website texts, etc.

Tasks around the house:
- Cleaning of terrain
- Fixing fences

Tasks with regards to the animals:
- Feeding cats, dogs, and horses every morning and evening
- Riding outside (in the mountains, Colombian style)
- Teaching young horses
- Training of all horses
- Saddling horses for tours
- Bringing horses to / collecting from the hills / the house
- General care: feeding, brushing, catching, horseshoe checking/changing, equipment care, etc.