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The Sanctuary has been operating for more than 12 years, offering a life full of peace and dignity to horses that have suffered various kinds of mistreatment. Among other things, it houses equines from programs that replace horse-drawn traction, victims of abuse, abandonment, or even exploited in sports or traditions.
Over time, animals from many other species have joined, all survivors of some form of exploitation.
5 hours of help per day
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
1 day off per week
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.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Daily tasks include preparing food and feeding the animals, cleaning and refilling the water troughs, cleaning the pens and the grounds where they are fed, as well as collaborating with the maintenance and hygiene of the animal facilities.
On the other hand, there are also tasks related to the house: helping with cooking tasks and keeping the common areas and the bedrooms tidy and clean.
The five hours of daily work are approximate, as they will depend on the needs that may arise beyond the usual routine. Generally, the routine includes between 3 and 4 hours of field work in the morning, then lunch, a break or nap, and subsequently about 1 hour of work in the afternoon.
The working times are the same for all volunteers. Many afternoons may be free depending on the organization of the tasks. Saturdays and Sundays all volunteers have the afternoons off. This rest schedule may vary if any priority arises.
For those staying 30 days or more, a full day off can be coordinated.
Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be able to work in a team
- Be proactive
- Be respectful of the guidelines and rules of the place regarding handling animals
- Bring work clothes (loose-fitting long pants and closed footwear such as work boots, trekking boots, rain boots or similar that cover the ankle, work gloves such as gardening or masonry gloves)
- Bring bed linens (a full set of sheets or a sleeping bag for travelers)
- No animals may be brought
- We do not endorse the consumption of animal-origin foods inside our Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is located in a privileged nature setting and all volunteers will have their moments of rest and enjoyment; however, it should be clarified that this is not a place to come to explore or vacation. This is a place where we work for and with the animals.
