Horse Rescue & Caretaker

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8 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Work up close with horses at a rescue center near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta!
  • Expand your English skills and be part of a team dedicated to the welfare of animals!
  • Great opportunity to expand your knowledge on horses!

Highlights

  • Work up close with horses at a rescue center near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta!
  • Expand your English skills and be part of a team dedicated to the welfare of animals!
  • Great opportunity to expand your knowledge on horses!
  • Explore the local village with fellow volunteers!
  • Meet like-minded volunteers from all over the world!


  • Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Grab this amazing opportunity to volunteer with horses at a rescue center near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta.

    Grab this amazing opportunity to volunteer with horses at a rescue center near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. This rescue center is currently home to more than 170 horses, most of which were rescued from the Slaughter House.

    The project needs dedicated and committed volunteers to ...

    Über das Programm

    Grab this amazing opportunity to volunteer with horses at a rescue center near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta. This rescue center is currently home to more than 170 horses, most of which were rescued from the Slaughter House.

    The project needs dedicated and committed volunteers to help with the many tasks and activities at the center. Although the 40-acre farm currently focuses more specifically on horses, you can also enjoy the firsthand experience of working with a variety of livestock including pigs, llamas, goats, ducks, chickens and much more. As a volunteer, you would be tasked with preparation of feed and feeding of horses and other animals and maintenance and repairs to assisting the vet and cleaning the paddocks. The work can be physically demanding and the animals at the farm will be your number one priority.  Care and give love to horses that have suffered abuse and neglect in the past and experience the wonderful surroundings of the farm. NO horse riding at this program. 

    This is Why!
    • Work hands on with horses in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
    • Live at the project, expand your English skills and be part of a team dedicated to the welfare of animals.
    • Great opportunity to expand your knowledge on horses.
    • Experience the beauty of rural Canada.
    The volunteer project is in Alberta at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, this area gives volunteers great opportunities for adventures. There are parks, trails and a variety of recreation facilities for you to enjoy.

    Requirements:
    • Required to commit to a minimum of 8 weeks
    • Must have experience in horse handling and care. No animal allergies as well.
    • Must be comfortable with heavy lifting and doing manual labour
    • NO SMOKING is allowed on the property.
    • Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, polite, self-sufficient, eager, honest, good sense of humor, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
    • Age: 18+
    • Extreme Weather (heat & cold), dirt and living in a remote area must be something you can handle.
    • A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must and Patient and comfortable around mammals and birds
    • Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics of the project
    • Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and good knowledge of the English
    • A valid driver’s license would be an asset, but is not required

    Tagesablauf

    Volunteers play a vital role in achieving the project’s goal of caring and giving the much-needed love to horses and other animals that have suffered abuse and neglect in the past. As a volunteer, you will at times get your hands dirty. Please remember that the animals are your number one priority ...

    Tagesablauf

    Volunteers play a vital role in achieving the project’s goal of caring and giving the much-needed love to horses and other animals that have suffered abuse and neglect in the past. As a volunteer, you will at times get your hands dirty. Please remember that the animals are your number one priority while you are at the project. There is always something to do at the rescue center. If you are uncertain of what to do, you can ask an experienced volunteer and the volunteer task list. There is NO horse riding at this program. Your responsibilities will vary on a day to day basis and you may be involved in:

    • Food preparation and Feeding of horses and other livestock
    • Checking physical condition of the horses
    • Rehabilitation horse
    • Grooming
    • Vet/Farrier Assistance
    • Filling Feed bins and Loading/unloading hay or feed
    • Fence repair and Cleaning paddocks (manure pick up).
    For more information about your typical day please message us.

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The area  gives volunteers great opportunities for adventures during their days off. They can go climbing the rocky mountains, or explore the parks and trails while enjoying sightseeing on the rural Canada. Also during the winter volunteers can go skiing. However, leisure activities are at the ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    The area  gives volunteers great opportunities for adventures during their days off. They can go climbing the rocky mountains, or explore the parks and trails while enjoying sightseeing on the rural Canada. Also during the winter volunteers can go skiing. However, leisure activities are at the volunteers expense.


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fortgeschritten)

    Benötigte Unterlagen

    CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation and Two pics and Signed Policies and Liability form (provided during application process)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 09:00 - 17:00

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von Fronteering Travel

    • Accommodation: Accommodation will be in the guest house at the farm.
    • Transportation to get groceries is provided.
    • Airport Pickup: You will be picked up from either Calgary or Edmonton Airport.
    • Mail-holding service: You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered.
    • Ongoing service and 24/7 Emergency Contact
    Not included:
    • Meals Not included. You are responsible for your own meals. 

    Abholung vom Flughafen Calgary International Airport

    You will arrive in beautiful Calgary or Edmonton where you will be met at the airport by a member of the project.

    Unterkunft

    You will stay in the guest home which includes one bedroom, kitchen, living/dining area. The accommodation is rustic and clean with standard house furniture and accessories in it. 

    Things to bring from home: Please prepare yourself for all kinds of weather. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear is a must (preferably waterproof), and clothes you don't mind getting dirty (as all the animals will love to brush up against you and say hello!). There is a volunteer clubhouse on site with washroom, kitchen facilities and a library. You can bring books and magazines you would like to share/donate. While at the project, you will need to bring your own food and drinks (bring adequate water and stay hydrated!), as breaks throughout the day are important.

    Internetzugriff

    Gute Verbindung vor Ort

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Verpflegung

    Essen, Snacks und Getränke sind gegen Aufpreis erhältlich.

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Kanada zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Kanada bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Kanada antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Kanada überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    There are no specific start/arrival dates for this project, however, we recommend that you arrive on a Monday.

    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    8 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 1.192€
    10 Wochen 1.292€
    12 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 1.392€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 132€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    132€ / Woche 8 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    8 - 12 Wochen

    Anzahlung

    Mit der Anzahlung reservierst du deinen Platz beim Freiwilligenprogramm. Zahlungen werden von PayPal abgewickelt, unserem vertrauenswürdigen globalen Zahlungsanbieter. Falls du keinen PayPal Account hast, kannst du die Anzahlung auch mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.


    Ausstehende Zahlung

    Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Fronteering Travel während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Fronteering Travel

    Perfekt 4.6 rating (87 Bewertungen)

    Non-profit - gegründet 2010

    von Volunteer World verifiziert

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    Veranstaltet von

    Patrick

    Gesprochene Sprachen: Niederländisch, Englisch, Deutsch

    Über die Organisation

    Fronteering arranges volunteering programs related to wildlife and indigenous people in less visited places of this world as well as more unique destinations.

    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Fronteering arranges volunteering programs in some of the last frontiers of this world as well as more unique locations that other organizations ignore. From Field research programs in the Far north of Canada and Husky ranches in the Canadian Arctic to Amerindian community programs and wildlife conservation in the Amazon Rainforest and everything in between.

    Most of our programs Focus on either wildlife rehabilitation and release, wildlife conservation & research or involve local indigenous communities.

    Fronteering currently offers programs in Canada, Guyana, USA, Australia, Brazil, Borneo, South Africa, Madagascar and Panama.

    True good causes: FRONTEERINGS volunteer abroad projects are either existing local projects or projects that are build from the group up by FRONTEERING. What these projects have in common is that you will be supporting a true good cause! You will have the opportunity to help where the need is the greatest. Our projects focus on helping the local communities, wildlife, indigenous people and the environment in cooperation with the local/indigenous communities. We focus on true volunteer projects where your effort really makes a difference. That’s why through Fronteering you will rehabilitate injured & orphaned wildlife with the goal to release the animal. That is the reason why will not send you to some far southern country to cuddle with tame lions & tigers with any real purpose. If you want to volunteer abroad with a real purpose, contact us!

    Safety: At FRONTEERING we do our outmost best to provide the safety measures needed for our Volunteer Abroad projects and Adventure Travel Trips. However due to the fact that many of our projects and trips involve wild animals and/or are in remote locations there is a small element of risk involved. Not all of our projects and trips are for the faint at heart however we do cater to those of all walks of life. If you are not too sure about the suitability of a Volunteer Abroad project or an Adventure Travel trip then feel free to ask as we are always ready to answer any questions or discuss any doubts that come to mind. For more information please check our Safety & In-country Support section before you volunteer abroad.

    A real adventure: We do not want our volunteers to end up trying to safe or clean up some small patch of rainforest which in some places they might call a wilderness. Instead you will volunteer in the immense jungle of the Amazon rainforest or venture in to the vast Canadian wilderness! Our volunteer abroad projects are situated in the remote areas of the world and we focus on countries and regions with the lowest population densities. We at FRONTEERING focus on what works; from sleeping in the jungle underneath the stars with nothing more than your own private hammock to back-to-basic cabins in the northern tundra with a cozy smothering fireplace and no electricity! When you volunteer abroad with FRONTEERING you can be sure it will be adventure.

    Off the beaten path: With FRONTEERING volunteer abroad projects you will venture to places less visited. We focus on places that are fairly undiscovered where the nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures are still common. You will have the great opportunity to see these amazing places while they are still unspoiled and pure. It is these places where there is the most to lose but even more to gain through successful conservation work and sustainable tourism. 

    Community involvement: Foremost when volunteering abroad the well being of the community should come first. For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities. More and more and governments choose the long term benefit of sustainable tourism over the short term gain of mining and logging. A good example is Gabon which in 2002 after recommendations from environmental researchers set up 13 new national parks. The government of Guyana is currently considering protecting its entire rainforest region which still covers 80% of the country. Hopefully through our combined effort this dream will one day become true.

    Mission
    FRONTEERING specializes in organizing volunteer abroad projects to preserve the environment, wildlife and indigenous people throughout the world while giving the volunteers a real and raw experience in some of the most beautiful and often remote places in the world to make a true difference.

    Vision
    FRONTEERING strives to provide real off the beaten path volunteer abroad experiences worldwide that satisfy the need for volunteer projects that truly makes a difference for the environment, wildlife and indigenous people.


    87 Bewertungen · rating4.6

    Nadia Riad rating5

    2024 at Scottish Husky Ranch Caretaker

    I volunteered here earlier this year and I had a great time. Unfortunately I could not go in winter due to some other obligations I had so I knew I was going to miss out on the dogsledding season. Luckily because it was still quite cold in April and May we were still able to do some dry training and ...
    Having found an awesome opportunity to partake in a husky care taker placement in Canada, I was assisted in organizing the placement by the helpful and (patient!) team at Fronteering. The organization was dedicated to helping me contact and communicate with my host organization. I always felt I ...
    Carol Breen rating5

    2024 at Raptors & Owls Caretaker

    I spent 8 weeks, 5 days a week, 7 hours a day volunteering with this organization. It was so worthwhile! They not only rescue injured raptor, but they rehabilitate as many as possible and get them back to where they were rescued in order to release them in the same place. They have a network of ...
    泽宇 张 rating5

    2024 at Wild Takhi Research & Conservation

    The national park is spectacular! We went for an outing every morning for wild Takhi observation every morning. Having a moment in your lifetime in the wild with all the nature surrounding you is probably the most wonderful experience. The accommodation managers and staffs are super helpful and ...
    Chris H rating5

    2024 at Critter Caretaker

    I volunteered at the critter care taker program in Canada in May just 1 month after I turned 18. I was quite nervous and my parents also and so I decided to book through Fronteering instead of trying to arrange it myself. This made it very easy and I felt a lot better. I did travel to Vancouver a ...
    I had a great time volunteering in Iceland through Fronteering! The people of the program were very kind and helpful. I was worried about the weather at first but it was actually great! The accommodations were nice but you have to be okay with group living of course. Iceland is just such a beautiful ...

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