Help with rescue and retired horses in Kamloops, Canada
The experience
At Dreamscape Ranch, we’re proud to welcome international helpers from around the world to join our family and share in the daily life of our horse retirement ranch. Tasks include feeding
horses, cleaning paddocks, checking water systems, helping with seasonal ranch projects, and sometimes assisting with horse health routines. We
strongly prefer helpers who have some experience around horses whether through riding, handling, or basic experience.
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.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
1 day off per week
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.
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.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
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
Beginner English
Over 19 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
A home away from Home
Helpers share meals, stories, and daily life with our family and other international guests. We eat together around the dinner table, share responsibilities, and build a community based on respect, teamwork, and friendship.
Dreamscape Ranch offers wide-open spaces, fresh air, and the chance to disconnect from busy city life. Helpers often use their free time for horseback riding (dependent on skill level), hiking the property, wildlife watching, journaling, or simply enjoying peaceful days outdoors.
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience working with horses and other ranch animals
- Comfortable shared accommodation and home-cooked meals
- Opportunities to ride and improve horsemanship skills
- Real-world English language practice
- A safe, supportive environment for cultural exchange and personal growth
- An unforgettable working holiday experience in British Columbia
Activities & Shift
Our international helpers are an essential part of our daily rhythm. Tasks include feeding horses, cleaning paddocks, checking water systems, helping with seasonal ranch projects, and sometimes assisting with horse health
routines.
We strongly prefer helpers who have some prior experience around horses, whether through riding, handling, or basic
horse care.
Rules
What We Ask of You
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Some prior experience or comfort working around horses
- Willingness to pitch in with daily chores (including feeding, cleaning, and basic ranch work)
- Adaptability to rural life (limited internet/cell access at times)
- A genuine love for animals and nature
- A minimum stay of four weeks (space is limited and often booked months in advance)