Sustainable Agriculture and Animal husbandry.
The experience
• Cattle & Livestock Care: Overseeing the daily well-being of the herd, ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Feeding & Nutrition: Preparing and distributing nutritious feed and fresh, high-quality grass to meet the dietary needs of the cattle.
• Dairy Operations: Assisting with hygienic milking processes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and handling milk collection equipment.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
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.
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.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Hindi
Between 60 and 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Stepping beyond the classroom and into the heart of the farm, this role bridges hands-on sustainable agriculture with compassionate animal welfare. As a volunteer in animal care and livestock management, daily responsibilities directly support the health, safety, and productivity of a working cattle farm.
Key contributions and daily operations include:
• Cattle & Livestock Care: Overseeing the daily well-being of the herd, ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Feeding & Nutrition: Preparing and distributing nutritious feed and fresh, high-quality grass to meet the dietary needs of the cattle.
• Dairy Operations: Assisting with hygienic milking processes, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and handling milk collection equipment.
Farm Maintenance & Sanitation: Performing regular washing and deep-cleaning of barns, stables, and feeding areas to prevent disease and promote animal health.
Sustainable Practices: Gaining practical, boots-on-the-ground experience in rural farm life, resource management, and ethical animal Husbandry ."
Activities & Shift
Morning 06:00 am to 9:00, 11:00am to 01:00pm
02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Rules
Obtain Instructions from the supervisor.
Time Punctuality: Strict adherence to schedules is required for opening and closing the farm, daily feeding routines, and milking times.
Cattle & Livestock Care: Oversee the daily well-being, health, and comfort of the herd to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.
Feeding & Nutrition: Prepare and distribute balanced feed and fresh, high-quality green grass to meet the dietary needs of the cattle.
Dairy Operations: Assist with hygienic milking processes, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and handle milk collection equipment safely.
Sanitation & Maintenance: Perform regular washing and deep-cleaning of barns, stables, feeding troughs, and milking areas to prevent disease and maintain strict hygiene standards.
Health Monitoring & Safety: Monitor the livestock for any symptoms of illness, ensure timely veterinary interventions or vaccinations, and follow safety precautions including restricting unauthorized access.