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Volunteering at Rescue Center for abused horses

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Punti Salienti

  • 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.

Punti Salienti

  • 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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    Età 16+
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    50+

    Sul programma

    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 ...

    Sul programma

    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.

    Giornata tipica

    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. ..

    Giornata tipica

    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).

    Attività del tempo libero

    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, ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    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.

    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 16 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 16 anni alla data di inizio del programma.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base) o Italiano (livello base)

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Altre competenze

    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.

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì, sabato e domenica

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi in loco

    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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    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Pisa International Airport

    Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

    Alloggio

    Si prega di organizzare il proprio alloggio.

    Cibo e Bevande

    Cibo, snack o bevande sono a pagamento.

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Pisa International Airport (PSA) a Pisa. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Italia. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Italia offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Italia dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Italia. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

    Dettagli all'arrivo

    Volunteers are welcome year-round.

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

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    2026
    I am Anissja from Swiss, and worked as a volunteer in 2026. I came here as a volunteer and left with something I can’t fully put into ...
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    2024
    If you love horses and want to see how they should truly live and thrive--this is the place for you! Be prepared to have your heart stolen ...
    Martha Soriano

    Horse Welfare Assistant

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    2024
    If you love horses, have a genuine concern for their welfare, and a willingness to devote time, attention, & physical strength to helping ...
    Carmen Iasenza

    Horse Welfare Assistant

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    2022
    In April 2022 I had the opportunity to have a two-week volunteer experience with Sonny, the president of Italian Horse Protection. It was my ...
    Stefania Bevilacqua

    Horse Welfare Assistant

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    2022
    I had been dreaming of my experience at Italian Horse Protection for so long that I was afraid it would never come again. But for the ...
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    2020
    2020 was a particular year in my life. The year of choices, challenges and dedication to realize my dreams, with high stress levels and fear ...

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