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Horse Ranch Caretaker

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4 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Icelandic ranching, gaining firsthand experience of the country's rich culture and nature.
  • Improve your horsemanship skills and enjoy exhilarating horse riding adventures throughout your stay.
  • Meet like minded-people while volunteering!

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Icelandic ranching, gaining firsthand experience of the country's rich culture and nature.
  • Improve your horsemanship skills and enjoy exhilarating horse riding adventures throughout your stay.
  • Meet like minded-people while volunteering!
  • Develop valuable farming skills through hands-on experiences and guidance.
  • Embrace an amazing opportunity to visit and explore the breathtaking beauty of rural Iceland while living like a local. .
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    Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Familien
    Gruppen
    50+

    Über das Programm

    Are you looking for a project that takes you away for your everyday life? Travel to Iceland and take part in our amazing Horse Ranch in the stunning Icelandic nature!

    Our Iceland Horse Ranch program was designed for the horse and nature lover at heart looking to spend some time on a ranch or farm away from all the bright lights and big cities. This program is for people looking to learn something new and about the community where they’ll be placed. It also ...

    Über das Programm

    Our Iceland Horse Ranch program was designed for the horse and nature lover at heart looking to spend some time on a ranch or farm away from all the bright lights and big cities. This program is for people looking to learn something new and about the community where they’ll be placed. It also enhances your skills and knowledge about horse care and ranching in general. 

    This experience gives participants a chance to become involved with family activities or hang out with other volunteers. You will have all access to all facilities of the farm, i.e. riding their horses, driving the tractor and so much more! The program is not only about horse riding, it also entails a cultural exchange where candidates get a real inside feel of the local culture, mentality, etc.

    Quite a few horse ranches are part of this program each with their own charms and locations. Depending on your preference there are ranches where the focus is more about being part of the family as the only volunteer (often sleeping in the main ranch house) where the family also takes the participant along with them when they visit neighbors, do their grocery shopping or when they go to events and community festivals. The other ranches with a bit larger set ups you will instead be part of a team of volunteers living in a separate cabin or trailer on the ranching grounds where you will be spending more team and do more activities with the other international volunteers. 

    This program is available for a minimum duration stay of 4 weeks with a maximum duration of 12 weeks. Join now and be surrounded by nature, go on trail rides, take care of horses and travel to stunning Iceland!

    Tagesablauf

    Days can start early but varies by the time of year but in general start around 7 - 8 AM. 

    As a volunteer at the ranch you will have some of the following responsibilities:
    • Feeding and grooming of the animals
    • Exercising horses
    • Cleaning barn and stables
    • Gardening
    • Some farm maintenance like checking and ...

    Tagesablauf

    Days can start early but varies by the time of year but in general start around 7 - 8 AM. 

    As a volunteer at the ranch you will have some of the following responsibilities:
    • Feeding and grooming of the animals
    • Exercising horses
    • Cleaning barn and stables
    • Gardening
    • Some farm maintenance like checking and repairing fences
    • Light household chores
    • You will learn a great deal about horses and farming in general.
    This experience gives participants the chance to become involved with family activities of a horse ranch. Participants can utilize all facilities of the farm, i.e. riding their horses, driving the tractor etc. 

    The program is not only about the horses; it is a cultural exchange program where candidates get a real inside of the local culture, mentality etc. 

    Daily chores: Feeding and watering the animals cleaning of kennels & stables. Grooming during the spring and summer, walks during the spring and summer, maintenance of the stables (straw, fixing houses, cleaning up). There are additional daily duties which change with the seasons. Wood must be put on the fire first thing in the morning and last thing at night during the colder months.

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Iceland is a an amazing and popular travel destinations for nature lovers and adventure seekers. There are almost endless options. When you are looking to take a brake from exploring Iceland by horse back you can consider awesome activities like dog sledding, whale watching, Off roading, driving the ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    Iceland is a an amazing and popular travel destinations for nature lovers and adventure seekers. There are almost endless options. When you are looking to take a brake from exploring Iceland by horse back you can consider awesome activities like dog sledding, whale watching, Off roading, driving the golden triangle, visiting Reykjavik, relaxing a natural hot springs and so much more!

    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, Letter of motivation, Application Form, 2 pictures and Liability Waiver and Volunteer Policy forms (provided during application process)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

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

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    Outgoing, Initiative, Flexible, At least intermediate level English speaking and understanding.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag und Samstag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen vor Ort

    • Placement
    • Iceland Horse Ranch
    • Accommodation
    • Private room in house or trailer
    • Meals
    • 3 meals a day included
    • Airport pick  up and transfer back to the airport
    • Mail-holding service
    • You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered
    • Ongoing service
    • If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
    • Tours
    • Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Iceland after you have finished your volunteer project.
    • 24/7 Emergency contact
    If there are any problems during you stay in Vancouver you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

    Abholung vom Flughafen Reykjavik International Airport

    We will pick you up from the airport and transport you to the ranch. At the end of your program we will transfer your back to the airport from the ranch.

    Unterkunft

    Volunteers will have a private bedroom situated in the ranch or in a trailer at the ranch with linen and towels, (please make sure that your room is cleaned before you leave) together with (usually) a shared bathroom.  You are responsible to clean and tidy your own room.

    Verpflegung

    Dinner and most of the time breakfast is eaten with the family or other volunteers. You may have to prepare your own breakfast and lunch and dinner in other case you will be able to cook with the family or with other volunteers. Specific catering for vegetarians/vegans only available on request. Meals are wholesome and nutritious. 

    If you require additional food outside of the meal times, you will need to provide this yourself. You will be required to wash and dry dishes. On the ranch they love to experience different foods, so if you would like to cook or bake, this would be just wonderful. There is a limited amount of snacks, soda drinks and fresh fruit provided. 
    You are more than welcome to travel with the family to town, if you need to do your own personal shopping.

    Internetzugriff

    Gute Verbindung vor Ort
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    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Reykjavik International Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Island 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 Island bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

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

    Informationen zur Anreise

    This program can be started all year round and any day of the week. 

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

    Programmgebühren

    $370 / Woche 4 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    4 - 12 Wochen

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    Loved my time at the project in Iceland! Food was great, host family was super nice and the horses were just amazing! Riding in the snow and ...
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    2026
    I always love horses and my dream is to ride horses in snow and see the northern lights. When I find this program in Iceland I am so excited ...
    Mathis Beranger

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    2025
    I was one of the first participants to join this program but as I have already taken part in their horse ranch Canada program I was not ...
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