You like to be around horses and work with them, this is for you!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 12 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 24 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness: 12 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are company that organizes riding tours of one week on the only national park of Portugal :) We have 14 horses, 8 dogs and We will need your help with the horses and stable management, and if its need it the logistic of the activities We are looking for people that enjoys nature, like animals, know how to deal with horses, proactive people and ready to give us an hand.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 25 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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34 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

24 Get in touch with nature
12 Developing environmental awareness
11 Immersing in the local culture
9 Practicing English
9 Meeting locals
9 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 15. Life on land
6 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 13. Climate action

Lara

Germany

I felt really welcomed in my 4 weeks at the farm. In april we had everything weatherwise: Tanning at the waterfalls with nearly 30 degrees and watching the snow fall from our cozy caravan. I am so grateful for the experiences and the friends I made. Would definitely recommend!!

3 days ago

Maisie

United Kingdom

I cannot recommend a volunteering experience more! Mariana and Pedro are incredible hosts, so understanding and welcoming. The hours are exactly as agreed and tasks were explained so clearly. There's a lot of free time but so much to do and Mariana and Pedro gave us loads of ideas and recommendations. I learnt so much, about horses and their care but also generally about kindness and responsibility. Thank you thank you thank you💞

22 days ago

Denise

Italy

The experience at the farm was very good, Mariana and Pedro are very welcoming hosts, they provide you with everything you need. You will sleep in a caravan with an other volunteer, if you go in November/December remember to take warm clothes because the weather is pretty cold. You will work mostly in the morning by cleaning the stable and bringing back the horses (they are free during the night). The rest of the day you will have a lot of free time, the place is pretty remote (the nearest village is about one hour walk) but there are a lot of nice walks you can do. I totally recommend it!

5 months ago

Poppy

Ireland

I had a great experience at the farm, the hosts Mariana and Pedro were kind and patient, their animals were all loved and well cared for. We never worked the full four hours and most of the work was in the morning. Me and another volunteer lived in a caravan beside the house, with a fully stocked kitchen to cook our meals. The surrounding area is very beautiful but also pretty remote, so remember to bring a few books or something to occupy your time. We also got the chance to go out riding with the clients, which was amazing, and visit Porto for a weekend. Overall I highly recommend!

5 months ago

Dalia

Canada

My 2-week stay at the farm was an incredible experience! Mariana and Pedro, our hosts, were very welcoming and showed a true passion for their ecotourism project. I learned the true responsibility of caring for horses, even in extreme weather conditions like heavy rainfalls and strong winds during my stay. It was a valuable learning experience. I stayed in a cozy caravan, fully stocked with a kitchen filled with food. Mariana was always ready to help with any special requests. The surroundings were stunning, with vast landscapes and cows roaming the area. Definitely recommend this stay! :)

6 months ago

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