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).
