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Volunteering at Rescue Center for abused horses

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1 - 10 semaines  ·  Âge 16 - 50+
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  • Become part of our team at the exclusive IHP Horse Rescue Centre!
  • Horse management, meal preparation, stable cleaning and assisting vets, every day! We care for about 40 horses, almost all of which were seized due to abuse.
  • Even if you have no experience, you'll learn how to interact properly with horses, natural horsemanship, and the basics of ethology.

Points forts

  • Become part of our team at the exclusive IHP Horse Rescue Centre!
  • Horse management, meal preparation, stable cleaning and assisting vets, every day! We care for about 40 horses, almost all of which were seized due to abuse.
  • Even if you have no experience, you'll learn how to interact properly with horses, natural horsemanship, and the basics of ethology.
  • Live an immersive experience in contact with the horses in the Tuscan countryside, with other volunteers from all over the world!
  • Visit Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Volterra, San Gimignano, Certaldo and much more: explore Tuscany in your free time, the perfect location for Italy lovers.
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    Âge 16+
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    Couples
    Familles
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    50+

    À propos du programme

    Assistance with daily horse care and feeding tasks, with the opportunity to learn about natural horse management and equine ethology

    Our Volunteer Program takes place at the IHP Rescue Centre in Tuscany, where we host about 40 horses, most of which are under legal custody because they have been mistreated and are therefore under legal custody.🏇🏻🐴

    Volunteers are very important to us as they become part of our team and help ...

    À propos du programme

    Our Volunteer Program takes place at the IHP Rescue Centre in Tuscany, where we host about 40 horses, most of which are under legal custody because they have been mistreated and are therefore under legal custody.🏇🏻🐴

    Volunteers are very important to us as they become part of our team and help us with the daily activities related to animal care: 

    • preparation of feed for elderly horses and horses with special nutrition:
    • preparation of hay for horses with asthma; 
    • daily monitoring of our guests (state of health, general condition)
    • cleaning of the infirmary stalls and other spaces; 
    • assistance with any checks and treatment by our veterinary managers.
    The work is voluntary and takes place mostly outdoors, in a group with other people who may come from various countries. We don't require volunteers to have prior experience with horses: our staff will teach everything about horses management and their ethology.
    The Centre is located on the side of a hill, so there will be a lot of walking, including on sloping terrain. We work outdoors, so it can get very hot or very cold. Sometimes we work in the rain. The tetanus vaccination is recommended (not mandatory).

    Volunteers stay in the same apartment at the Rescue Centre: two double rooms and a triple room, with a shared kitchen and bathroom. 
    We ask that volunteers have a passion for horses, care about animal rights, and enjoy a natural lifestyle and working with animals.

    Volunteers are welcome year-round, with a minimum stay of one week.

    Journée typique

    The first day is dedicated to visiting the Rescue Centre, meeting our staff and the other volunteers.

    Volunteers can choose to work for the entire routine: 4 hours in the morning (starting from 6 a.m. or from 7 a.m., depending on the time of the year) and 2 hours in the evening (starting from 3 p.m. ..

    Journée typique

    The first day is dedicated to visiting the Rescue Centre, meeting our staff and the other volunteers.

    Volunteers can choose to work for the entire routine: 4 hours in the morning (starting from 6 a.m. or from 7 a.m., depending on the time of the year) and 2 hours in the evening (starting from 3 p.m. or from 6 p.m., depending on the time of the year). Or they can work in the morning only.

    Important! Schedules may vary slightly depending on the season, weather, and emergencies: volunteers will be notified of any changes.

    During free time, volunteers can decide whether to spend time with the horses at the Rescue Centre or explore the countryside and cities of Tuscany. We can provide tourist advice for visiting cities such as Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo, San Miniato and other places.

    Very important: the IHP Rescue Centre is in the countryside, 5 km from Montaione and 13 km from Castelfiorentino, where the nearest railway station is located. This means that, without a car, it's almost impossible to get around to explore the area (in this case, we recommend renting a car).

    Activités de loisirs

    Tuscany offers stunning landscapes and picturesque villages, perfect for day trips, such as the nearby Volterra and Certaldo, where you can admire the ancient medieval walls and the incredible panoramic views; or the elegant San Gimignano, with its famous UNESCO World Heritage towers. 

    Additionally, ...

    Activités de loisirs

    Tuscany offers stunning landscapes and picturesque villages, perfect for day trips, such as the nearby Volterra and Certaldo, where you can admire the ancient medieval walls and the incredible panoramic views; or the elegant San Gimignano, with its famous UNESCO World Heritage towers. 

    Additionally, the cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca are all about an hour's drive from the Rescue Centre. Upon arrival, we will provide advice and ideas on how to best organize your sightseeing trips.

    Important: to move around independently, a car is necessary. The Rescue Centre is located in the countryside, public transport is very limited and we don't provide transportation services.

    Conditions

    Conditions

    Âge minimum: 16 ans

    Pour participer à ce programme, tu dois avoir au moins 16 ans au moment du début.

    Compétences linguistiques

    Tu dois parler Anglais (niveau de base) et Italien (niveau de base)

    Restrictions de nationalité

    Aucune : l’aide venant du monde entier est la bienvenue.

    Autres Compétences

    We are looking for highly enthusiastic volunteers: volunteering with animals is a challenging experience, both physically and mentally, but also very rewarding. We ask our volunteers to have a team spirit and a desire to learn and embrace this adventure.

    Engagement horaire

    Nous avons besoin de ton aide pour lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi et dimanche

    Services inclus

    Services inclus

    Services sur place

    We have insurance coverage for our volunteers. Upon your arrival, you will receive your IHP membership card, and upon your departure, a certificate of participation. 

    We do not provide lodging, meals, or transportation. When you submit your application, we will send you the contact information for some of our partner accommodations where you can make reservations.
    These accommodations offer double and triple rooms and the following amenities: 
    • free Wi-Fi connection, swimming pool, outdoor spaces.
    • in the bedrooms: bed linen, blankets, pillows, bedside table, wardrobe, lamps. 
    • in the common areas: equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, washing machine, drying rack, hairdryer, first aid kit.

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    Transfert de l'aéroport Pisa International Airport

    Le transfert de l'aéroport n'est pas inclus dans les frais non plus.

    Logement

    Nous te prions d'organiser ton propre hébergement.

    Aliments & Boissons

    Aliments, collations et boissons sont disponibles contre supplément.

    Billets d'avion

    L'aéroport le plus proche est Pisa International Airport (PSA) à Pisa. Nous t'aidons à trouver des vols pas chers pour aller en Italie. TROUVER DES VOLS PAS CHERS

    Assurance voyage

    Partir à l'étranger est une aventure et c'est toujours mieux d'être bien préparé. Que ce soit une maladie soudaine, une blessure ou du vol - une assurance voyage pour Italie te protège en cas de situation imprévue. OBTENIR UN DEVIS

    Vaccins

    Si tu envisages de faire du bénévolat en Italie, nous te conseillons de consulter un médecin avant le début de ton voyage. Renseigne-toi sur les vaccins nécessaires pour Italie. INFOS VACCINS

    Informations sur l'arrivée

    Volunteers are welcome year-round.

    The nearest airports are Florence and Pisa. 
    The closest train station is Castelfiorentino. 

    Disponibilité
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    Frais de Programme

    54kr par semaine 1 - 10 semaines Âge 16 - 50+

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    Durée

    1 - 10 semaines

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