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Experience Real Aussie Farm Life – Ride, Care & Live Like Family

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The experience

Volunteer at Our Aussie Family Farm – Ride, Care & Explore!

Love animals and the outdoors? Come join our friendly family on a beautiful farm with 7 horses, sweet dogs and cats, and a mix of farm animals. We’re looking for a confident, animal-loving volunteer with intermediate to experienced riding skills.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 30 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Farm Life Volunteer Program – Live, Ride & Experience Australia

Join our unique volunteer program and become part of our warm-hearted family on a beautiful Aussie farm. Surrounded by nature, animals, and adventure, you’ll gain hands-on experience in farm life while caring for our beloved horses, dogs, cats, and other animals.

What You’ll Experience:
You’ll be involved in the daily care of our 7 horses and other animals, help around the house, and get the chance to improve your horsemanship. We specialize in endurance riding and are happy to teach you – no experience in endurance needed! Confident riders (intermediate to experienced) are welcome, and there’s even the possibility to join a local competition.

Activities & Shift

Volunteer Activities:

• Feeding and caring for horses, dogs, cats, and other farm animals
• Cleaning stables
• Grooming and brushing horses
• Assisting with light house chores
• Helping with meal preparation
• Participating in endurance riding training (no prior experience needed)
• Opportunity to join an endurance riding competition
• Exploring local Aussie activities

Rules

1. Respect the animals
2. Be Responsible and Reliable
3. Keep Things Clean
4. No Smoking Around Animals or Indoors
5. Respect the Family Environment
6. Respect nature
7. Have fun & get involved!