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Hi Potential volunteers and welcome. Our nonprofit project will allow you to truly contribute and make a difference to a genuine conservation and welfare organization and help a rare and critically endangered breed of pony the skyrian pony who are fabulous characters while offering you a safe haven to explore the island and get to know a little about real rural Greek island life. Skyros is an amazing island, beautiful and unspoiled by tourists a great place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. We are close to the sea, beach and an ancient archeological site, and a great taverna. Please do note we do ask for a volunteering commitment of at 4 weeks and preferably to have real experience with ponies , horses or farm life .
Our project was set up by Stathis a skyrian artist/ potter and Amanda a community artist and movement therapist. Amanda is experienced with ethical and natural horsemanship and has many skills to offer in this area. We have been running the project since 2006 and have hosted over 300 volunteers, from different organizations and the horse world, many of who come back year after year and have become like a family. We usually have 2 to 3 volunteers at the farm, without volunteer support it is challenging to care for our herd of 34 endangered breed skyrian ponies. We expect volunteers to muck in, be mature and self-motivated, be happy to help physically for 4 to 5 hours a day, and in exchange, we offer a safe haven for both animals and people to grow and develop and have space to reconnect to nature and find the time to find what inspires and drives them, whilst also learning about the commitment it takes to care for animals well. Please do note we do ask for a volunteering commitment of at 4 weeks and preferably to have real experience with ponies or horses or farm tasks.
Reino Unido
Host was not there to greet me on my first day, I was not given much information on my arrival. After travelling for 15 hours I was not offered any food or drink. I was taken straight to work all evening with no equipment provided. I was left alone the first night where the existing volunteers left me to go to a place to eat and I was not invited and was told that there was food in the fridge, this was watery pasta that was cold. I was left alone that night completley with no clue of the area. The next morning I was again taken straight to work with still not meeting my host and no food.
2 meses atrás
Suécia
I really enjoyed my time at the farm where the horses and other animals are treated with so much respect and care.
The work is mucking out, feeding and giving water to the horses etc.. It is physically hard work but very rewarding.
Food is super delicious. The living area is rustic and simple. At the farm you will have alot of time to think and reflect and in the freetime you can go to the beach, go to the taverna, go to the church and go on walks.
I stayed for 7 weeks but could have stayed longer.
Elin
2 meses atrás
Elin Thank you for everything. You were a pleasure to host and a joy ro have at the farm. We all miss you very much for your authenticity, positive energy, kindness and good energy. Good luck with all your further adventures.
Estados Unidos
I stayed at the farm with Amanda and Stathis for 2 weeks to put up a fence. Overall was an amazing opportunity to truly experience the local day to day. It is obvious that these animals are cared for at the highest possible level and they are always at the forefront of the farm’s decisions. I felt the experience was advertised well and didn’t have any surprises with accommodations. If you are comfortable in the elements and enjoy nature than this will be a perfect fit!
3 meses atrás
Thank you Marco for your help support and interesting conversations. Go well in your travels.
Alemanha
i had a wonderful time at Amanda‘s! the ponies (and the other animals) are more than well cared for, you can really see that Amanda and Stathis are real animal lovers & have dedicated their life to this project, very inspiring! not only their animals are treated with respect, but it’s the same with us volunteers, I felt very welcome. the work is fair and easy but still important (e.g. mucking out, filling up waters).
unfortunately, i injured my ankle and decided to leave to get treatment (I’ve had problems with this before, so i had to be careful). Amanda was very understanding & supportive:)
5 meses atrás
Stella we really hope your ankle heals well and it was a pleasure to host you here . Just a sadness that it couldn't have been for longer.
Take good care and heal well.
Alemanha
My time at Amanda‘s and Stathis‘ is incredible! I extended my stay and I’m still here, enjoying great company and the island‘s and farm‘s calmness.
Amanda and Stathis are genuinely nice people, treat their volunteers with a lot of respect and don’t let you feel exploited at any time.
The work is meaningful and quite easy. It’s majorly about mucking out the fields, but also common farm jobs (e.g. weeding, pruning).
Volunteers share a room, which is basic, but has everything one needs and it’s really enjoyable when you get along with your roommates :).
Good+enough food is provided! Go there!
6 meses atrás
Thank you Elias.. We have so enjoyed hosting you and we are sure you have become a part of our returnee volunteer family. Thank you for all your help and support and also for the insightful and intelligent conversations and of course your wonderful cooking. . You really are a fabulous example of a strong, intelligent yet also gentle, kind and thoughtful man . It is a pleasure to host you.
