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Beschikbaar vanaf feb. 2025

Horse Welfare Assistant

location
1 - 4 weken  ·  Leeftijd 16 - 50+

rating  Super goed 4.4  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Zeer hoog Responsgraad

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Highlights

  • Become part of our team at unique IHP horse rescue center!
  • Horse management, meal preparation, stable cleaning and assisting vets, every day! We host more than 40 horses at our center.
  • Learn everything about free life of rescued horses and the ethological management of equines!

Highlights

  • Become part of our team at unique IHP horse rescue center!
  • Horse management, meal preparation, stable cleaning and assisting vets, every day! We host more than 40 horses at our center.
  • Learn everything about free life of rescued horses and the ethological management of equines!
  • Live an immersive experience in contact with horses in the tuscan countryside, with other volunteers from all over the world!
  • Visit Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Certaldo, Volterra and explore Tuscany in your free time, the perfect location for Italy lovers.


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 16+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels

    Over het programma

    Volunteers work all together at the Rescue Centre, contribute to the care of the horses every day and learn about these beautiful free animals!

    PLEASE NOTE - SUMMER 2024: we have no more room until 21 September.

    Our Volunteer Program takes place at the IHP Rescue Center in Tuscany, where we host about 40 horses, most of which are under legal custody because they were abused and then legally confiscated.

    Volunteers are very important for us ...

    Over het programma

    PLEASE NOTE - SUMMER 2024: we have no more room until 21 September.

    Our Volunteer Program takes place at the IHP Rescue Center in Tuscany, where we host about 40 horses, most of which are under legal custody because they were abused and then legally confiscated.

    Volunteers are very important for us because they become part of our team and help us in the daily activities related to the care of the animals: 

    preparation of feed for older horses and horses with special feed; 
    preparing hay for asthmatic horses; 
    daily monitoring of our guests (state of health, general conditions); 
    cleaning of the infirmary boxes and other environments; 
    assistance in any checks and treatments by our veterinary managers.

    The work is voluntary and is done almost entirely in the open air, in a group of people which can also come from different countries.We don't require volunteers with horses experience, our staff will teach everything about horses management and their ethology.
    The Center develops on the side of a hill, so there is a lot of walking and sometimes sloping. We work outdoors, so it is possible that there are very hot periods, or very cold, and that sometimes we move in the rain. We recommend tetanus vaccination. 
    Volunteer live with the staff in a shared accommodation in the Recovery Center, with a common kitchen and bathroom. 
    We would like have volunteer enthusiastic from horses and beware of animal rights, who love nature life and work with animals.

    We welcome volunteers throughout the year, with a minimum stay of one week, with departure and arrival on Saturday.




    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Our volunteers arrive on Saturday. The first day is dedicate to visit the Horse Rescue Center, learn center and house rules and meet the staff and the other volunteers. The first day we also do food shopping at the Castelfiorentino supermarket. Sunday is the first volunteer day!

    We ask for one ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    Our volunteers arrive on Saturday. The first day is dedicate to visit the Horse Rescue Center, learn center and house rules and meet the staff and the other volunteers. The first day we also do food shopping at the Castelfiorentino supermarket. Sunday is the first volunteer day!

    We ask for one volunteer shift per day: mornings from 8 am to about 10 am. We as staff have longer hours: mornings from 6 to about 10 am and evenings from 6 to about 8 pm.

    If you choose, you can participate in the entire routine, morning and evening. Otherwise - as mentioned - do only two hours in the morning (remember! Times may vary slightly according to season, weather and emergencies: we will notify you any change). 

    Every volunteer is independent with food preparation and the time to wake up and sleep (always with respect for the other volunteers). 

    In your free time you can decide if stay with horses at the Rescue Center or explore Tuscany countryside and towns. We can give tourist advice to visit Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo, San Miniato and others. Very important to remember: the flat where we will host you is inside the Rescue Centre and we are in the countryside, 5 km from Montaione and 13 km from Castelfiorentino, where the nearest railway station is. This means that, without a car, it is almost impossible to get around here to visit the surrounding area (in that case, we recommend to rent a car).


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Tuscany offers beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages perfect for day trips, such as the nearby Certaldo, to admire the walls and the incredible view, or the elegant San Gimignano with its famous UNESCO heritage towers. 

    Furthermore, Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca are all about an hour's ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    Tuscany offers beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages perfect for day trips, such as the nearby Certaldo, to admire the walls and the incredible view, or the elegant San Gimignano with its famous UNESCO heritage towers. 

    Furthermore, Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca are all about an hour's drive away machine from the Rescue Center. Upon your arrival you will be provided with advice and ideas to better organize your tourist excursions.
    Please remember: to move around independently you need a car. We are in the countryside and public transport is very scarce.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 16 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 16 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau) ou Italiaans (basis niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    We are looking for volunteers with a lot of enthusiasm: volunteering with animals is a challenging experience, both physically and mentally, but very rewarding. In our volunteers we look for team spirit and desire to learn and live this adventure.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Italian Horse Protection

    The fee includes:
    • food (not the preparation)
    • accommodation
    • transport from Castelfiorentino train station (if possible)
    • welcome kit (with the official Italian Horse Protection t-shirt and the personal membership card)
    • certificate of participation

    At the time of booking confirmation you can request the service of transport from the Castelfiorentino train station (arrival must be communicated in advance). 


    Accomodatie

    IHP provides accommodation for volunteers at the Rescue Center headquarters. 

    The apartment is shared with other volunteers. Depending on the number of volunteers, the room can be single occupancy or shared with another volunteer.
    At your disposal: 
    • In the bedroom: blankets and pillows, bedside table, wardrobe, lamp. 
    • In the common areas: equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, washing machine, drying rack, hairdryer, safe first aid, garden with relax area. 
    On request we can provide sheets and towels. You are requested to keep the common spaces and the bedroom clean and tidy, to clean the kitchen and the kitchenware after each use. You are asked to respect night rest hours. Within the confines of the Centre, for safety reasons, smoking is not permitted. The introduction of other owned animals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. There is Wi-Fi in the apartment.

    Eten & Drank

    In the apartment there is a common equipped kitchen. The staff do the shopping for all at the Castelfiorentino supermarket on a weekly basis. Every volunteer can buy own favorite food, respectin some little rules for the prices. Following our principles the food we purchase is plant based food (no meat, no fish, no eggs, milk and cheese from animals). We would appreciate if you don't introduce animal origin food inside the Center. Meals are prepared independently by volunteers when they want. 

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Firenze-Peretola Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) in Florence. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Italië. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Italië biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Italië dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Italië. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    We welcome volunteers throughout the year with departure and arrival on Saturday.

    The closest airports are Florence and Pisa. The closest train station is Castelfiorentino. 
    If you arrive by train, we can pick you up at Castelfiorentino train station: we need to know in advance your arrivale time.
    Our transfer is free but we prefer that you arrive between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you arrive earlier or later, we must have different arrangements. 

    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    1 week (min. verblijf) 350€
    2 weken 700€
    3 weken 1.050€
    4 weken (max. verblijf) 1.400€
    Gemiddelde kosten 350€/week

    Programmakosten

    350€ per week 1 - 4 weken Leeftijd 16 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 4 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Italian Horse Protection gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Italian Horse Protection

    Super goed 4.4 rating (16 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2009

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Sonny

    Gesproken talen: Spaans, Engels, Italiaans

    Over de organisatie

    IHP is an independent animal welfare Association for horses protection. At our Rescue Center in Tuscany we host horses rescued from abuse and offer them a new life.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    IHP is an independent association dedicated to the welfare of all equids, born in 2009 in Tuscany. Sonny Richichi is the president and the legal representative of the Association. He was a LAV National Directive Council member from 2002 to 2006, LAV President from 2004 to 2006, and the National Manager of the LAV Equine Sector from 2004 to 2008. He was Director of the Flaminia da Filicaja Foundation in 2009, before founding IHP. Our team include biologists, veterinaries and experts in communication.

    IHP was born to change the world of horses and other equines, whose rights have always been trampled on due to ignorance, inadequate laws, exploitation and ruthless trade practices. In the last years we have fought against the use of horses to pull tourist carriages in Italian squares and against the "blood farm" to produce PMSG, a hormone extracted from the blood of mares who are four months pregnant. In May 2023 we have participated in a Italian television program about the use of PMSG and the horrible horses situation. We fight to achieve this by working consistently and professionally every day. We work on several levels:

    • Complaints: we report cases off abuse and support the authorities in rescue operations.
    • Investigations: we perform investigative activities to discover exploitation.
    • Rescue: we recover horses and host them at our Horse Rescue Centre. We help horses from every part of Italy.
    • Care: in our structure horses receive mental and physical rehabilitation and veterinary care adapted to their needs.
    • Rehabilitation: the horses at the IHP Centre live in a semi-wild state with a comfortable and natural social life. We are the first Horse Rescue Center in Italy! 
    • Adoption: we find new families for some of the horses, after a careful selection of potential adopters.
    • Conservation: we promote and support activities for the introduction of new equine welfare laws.
    • Information and awareness: we try to improve the relationship between humans and horses through scientific dissemination. We are against the use of horses in horse-racing, equestrian sports, events and for commercial and/or competitive activities of any kind.
    IHP is in Tuscany! One of the most beautiful regions in Italy! Tuscany is famous all over the world for its beautiful landscapes, historic towns and cities of art, such as Florence and Pisa. We are sure that you will love explore Tuscany countryside, drink our incredible wine and visit all unique cities. Tuscany is a safe regions with a good climate and no special health requirements. 

    We accept volunteers from all over the world all year round! Volunteers are very important for use because they become part of our team and help us to disseminate correct information about horses. We are looking for enthusiastic people with desire to learn and love for horses!

    PLEASE NOTE - SUMMER 2024:
    WE HAVE NO MORE ROOM ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
    20 TO 26 JULY
    24 TO 31 AUGUST

    16 beoordelingen · rating4.4

    Martha Soriano rating5

    2024 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    If you love horses and want to see how they should truly live and thrive--this is the place for you! Be prepared to have your heart stolen and at times broken. Some of the horses come from horrible conditions and need special food, daily therapies and care. Working for a month gives you the ...
    Carmen Iasenza rating5

    2024 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    If you love horses, have a genuine concern for their welfare, and a willingness to devote time, attention, & physical strength to helping the IHP association, this place is for you. Pack a loving heart, hiking boots, a pair of gloves and enjoy a memorable volunteer experience. I recently ...
    Simona Gruber rating3.8

    2024 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    The work at IHP is exhausting because it can be physically demanding but I liked it still. I liked taking care of these horses, which were all very sweet. Additionally the landscape is beautiful. Living with other volunteer was great and also the organization and support of VolunteerWorld were ...
    Sophia Hinrichs rating3.6

    2024 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    working 3 weeks for IHP was one of the best work experiences i ever had with horses. Its a great project in which injured, sick and mistreated horses find a beautiful home where they can live free, safe and get medical treatment if needed. The 2 workers martina and marco are lovely people. Very ...
    Adrianne Loosli rating1.8

    2024 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    First let me say, that this was my experience as some others had a really great one. The work task are absolutely fine and what you would expect from a stable (cleaning buckets, help with the food- and hay-preperation, clean etc.). However the work environment was not fine at all. I didn't get ...
    Bárbara Morales rating4.8

    2023 at Horse Welfare Assistant

    I had my first volunteering experience on Italian Horse Protection and it was very special. Its grateful to see how Sonny, president of the association, is really passionate and expert about horses and takes all the daily tasks – the very simple ones and the most complex - with passion, dedication ...

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