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Care for Rescue Horses on the Beautiful Gili Islands

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The experience

Join us on Gili Trawangan to care for rescued horses and ponies! Volunteers help with daily feeding, grooming, and stable care while learning about animal welfare. You will be part of a small, friendly team making a real difference for animals in need. In your free time, enjoy the beach, sunsets, and the unique island lifestyle - No cars, just bikes and horsecarts!

What you offer

3 hours of help per day

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

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Horses of Gili, we rescue and rehabilitate horses and ponies not only on the Gili islands, but also from Lombok and other islands in indonesia. As a volunteer, you will be helping with daily care - feeding, grooming, walking, and giving them the love and attention they deserve. Minimum horse or pony experience is required. In return, you will enjoy an island life, make new friends, and support a meaningful case!

Activities & Shift

Our schedule is as follows:

Morning: We take the ponies to the beach for socializing from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.

Afternoon: The afternoon routine runs from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.


We kindly ask all volunteers to respect the working hours and guidelines. If these aren’t followed, we may need to ask you to leave.

Rules

We offer free shared accommodation in a dormitory-style room that sleeps 8 people, complete with an en-suite bathroom and shower. Additional facilities, including AC and Wi-Fi, are also available. Breakfast is affordable, or you can choose to cook for yourself. The accommodation is located in a quiet and safe area, with many affordable meal options nearby.

Dorm Rules:

No parties: While Gili Trawangan is known for its nightlife, our property is a peaceful environment, and we do not permit parties.

No drugs

No hangovers: If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly.

Quiet time after 10 pm