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Hi, I hope to find some genuine helpful volunteers to support our project during a time of change. The project is dedicated to protecting & saving the endangered small Skyrian horse via conservation, education & welfare initiatives on our small reg non-profit, farm in beautiful Skyros. We care for 33 ponies, 3 rescue dogs & 18 rescue cats & a goat.
24 hours of help per week
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Intermediate English or Beginner Greek
Between 19 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
In joining us to volunteer you will be helping a genuine cause that is based on service to animals rather than to self and working in a team of up to 3 volunteers, in the winter months just 2.. If this appeals to you, drop us a line .
So in brief our volunteers helps us care for the daily needs of all these animals, helping with health care and ensuring they are all kept healthy, safe & happy . This entails making sure their water sources are clean and filled , helping with feeding and haying and of course cleaning up after them , yup this means pony poop, etc ,
4.5 to 5 hours tasks a day .
In the Summer From Mid June to Mid September you either work a morning shift or an afternoon shift and have the rest of the day for yourself to explore.
Morning shift
( with a good hours break, for breakfast etc)
OR
Afternoon shift 5pm to 9pm
In the Autumn, winter, Spring and winter we work a split shift - 3 hour in the morning and a 1 .5 hour afternoon shift with lots of time in the middle of the day to rest , read, walk etc.
We will send you a very detailed project information description which details volunteer life, tasks, accommodation, the area and its interests, food etc at our project and a volunteer application form.
