🐴Equine Therapy & Surf Vibes – Help Kids & Horses by the Beach🌊

Help a sustainable project: 3 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.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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.

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 90

Per week

Fee pays for

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

To help sustain the project, we kindly ask for a contribution of $90 USD per week. This small fee goes directly toward: 🐴 Feeding and caring for the horses 💚 Providing free equine therapy for local children who would otherwise not have access Your contribution makes this social impact possible, and helps us keep the project alive and growing. Thank you for being part of this mission! 🙏

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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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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

The Experience

Hey! 👋 We’re based in Lobitos, a peaceful surf town in northern Peru 🏄‍♂️🌞 We run a beautiful equine therapy project for local kids and need volunteers who love animals, outdoor life, and meaningful impact. You'll help care for our horses — feeding, cleaning, light training, and supporting therapy sessions. In your free time, enjoy the beach, go surfing, or just relax in nature 🌊💚

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Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Spanish
Between 18 and 60 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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No poverty

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Reduced inequalities

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4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting locals
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Developing social awareness
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 10. Reduced inequalities
3 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 1. No poverty

Oisin

United Kingdom

As my first time solo travelling, my month spent with Pia and Julia at the Ranch has absolutely ignited my interest in travelling more. The hours and tasks are not too difficult and you are taught everything you need to know within the first few days; With less volunteers it can be difficult to organize your free time as it is a 30 minute (fast) walk to Nuevo Lobitos. However with more volunteers or a bit of communication with Pia or Julia, you can easily have shifts covered if you want to do something. The housing is good and Pia and Julia are always open to suggestions. Thank you the organization!

10 days ago

Oriana

Colombia

My time in Lobitos was great! Pía is truly doing a great work with the community and the animals. The horses are very easy to work with and very calm. Work is not hard at all and I actually really enjoyed it. I hope the accommodations and the volunteering program is more organized and clear for future volunteers. There were no clear rules from the beginning, neither in the house or at the ranch, which sometimes made the agreement regarding the exchange unclear. Overall, Pia is a nice welcoming person, and her work with the horses is truly inspiring, it was great being part of this project!

about 2 months ago

Hayley

United Kingdom

I loved my time in Lobitos. The work isn't hard, just spaced out through the day, and the ranch is about a 40-min walk from town, so planning free time can get a bit tricky. This is much easier with more volunteers. The requested fee is for accommodation, so not a typical work exchange, which I didn't expect. But staying with a local couple was a great experience. I just wish I'd known in advance and at least had the option to stay elsewhere. Know that Lobitos has v limited amenities, but the community is amazing, and Pia is doing incredible work for the local people and animals.

5 months ago

Juan

Colombia

Mi experiencia en la organización fue increíble. Es un lugar profundamente humano, donde se respira empatía y amor por los animales. Los caballos Ozzy, Ollie, Fía y Lili son nobles y terapéuticos, y las lideresas Julia y Pía inspiran con su liderazgo consciente y humano. Las instalaciones son cómodas, limpias y cuidadas. También están Sunny, Mila y el curioso Capuchino, que completan un ambiente lleno de vida. Un voluntariado que deja huella en el corazón.

13 days ago

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