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  • Life On Land

Horseback Riding Assistant / Horse Caretaker

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1 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 16 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Experience the peruvian way of living, the beautiful nature and live together with many animals
  • gain Spanish while living with the family, learning new traditions and the peruvian culture
  • learning a lot about the typical Peruvian Paso Horses, to work with them, train them and learn from them also

Highlights

  • Experience the peruvian way of living, the beautiful nature and live together with many animals
  • gain Spanish while living with the family, learning new traditions and the peruvian culture
  • learning a lot about the typical Peruvian Paso Horses, to work with them, train them and learn from them also
  • the farm is a 5 minutes walk from the village where you can get almost everything, from there it is a 1 hour bus ride to get to the big town where there are shopping center, cinema, beach....
  • Visit the temples of Inca-Culture, the museum of Lord of Sipan, a very nice swimming pool close by, worlds largest dry forest and the pacific beach
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 16+
    Singles
    Couples
    50+

    About the program

    A volunteer program helping to care of our typical Peruvian Paso horses, train them and guide our guest on riding tours to the Pre Inca Pyramids.

    In the course of this stay, the participants will take care of the horses' care and training, if knowledge exists. If not, you can learn how to handle horses, as well as riding.. For riding the horses, maximum weight is 75 Kilo. You organize, plan and accompany the riding tours with the guests to ...

    About the program

    In the course of this stay, the participants will take care of the horses' care and training, if knowledge exists. If not, you can learn how to handle horses, as well as riding.. For riding the horses, maximum weight is 75 Kilo. You organize, plan and accompany the riding tours with the guests to the archaeological sites and temples of the Incas and Pre-Incas and take care of the tourists. If you do not want to work with horses, there is a lot of other work where you can take part. In addition to the horses, there are also many other animals on the farm, such as chickens, ducks, cows, rescued street dogs and cats. You can also help with the work on the fields or during the maintenance and beautification of the farm. You can tackle wherever you are needed.

    You may also learn how to cut the hoof of a horse, how to melk a cow  and may learn how to prepare homemade cheese and yogurt.

    Typical day

    Working hours:
    From 9am to 12am 
    and 
    From 3pm to 5pm

    Typical day

    Working hours:
    From 9am to 12am 
    and 
    From 3pm to 5pm

    Free-time activities

    Can visit the archeological sites aroung the area, museums, city of Chiclayo, Swimmingpool just 5 minutes away, and the beach of Pimentel.

    In the city of Chiclyo there are lots of restaurants, clubs and bars

    Free-time activities

    Can visit the archeological sites aroung the area, museums, city of Chiclayo, Swimmingpool just 5 minutes away, and the beach of Pimentel.

    In the city of Chiclyo there are lots of restaurants, clubs and bars

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 16 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    costs:

    1 to  6 weeks cost Euro 250.-- per week

    addicional weeks cost Euro 220.-- per week

     Program fees include: 

    • fullboard (Monday to Saturday)
    • accommodation
    Please note: Sundays are for self catering

    Airport pick up:
    We can organize a wellknown taxi driver to pick you up at the airport, hostal or bus terminal in Chiclayo. Transer taxi costs 15 US


    Accommodation

    - Single room with bathroom and hot shower

    - Rustic bungalow with bathroom with hot shower and a little garden with hammocks

    - Double rooms with shared bathroom, hot shower and kitchen

    - 3 beds room



    Food & Beverages

    Breakfast: Bread, eggs, honey,  jam, milk, home-made yogurt and cheese from our cows and fruits like mangos from our trees depending on the season
    Lunch: typical Peruvian meals
    Dinner: typical Peruvian meals
    We do provide food for volunteers with special dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarians

    Full board from Monday to Saturday are included. Self catering on Sundays, you are allowed to use the fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals togheter with the other participants on Sundays.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Airport Pickup at Cornel Ruiz Airport

    An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Cornel Ruiz Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo. We assist you to find cheap flights to Peru. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Peru provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Peru you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Peru. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

     You can start any date.

    You will be picked up at Chiclayo airport. (1 hour flight from the capital, Lima to Chiclayo (CIX), or pick you up at a hotel or bus terminal in Chiclayo. Transfer taxi costs 15 US.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    1 week (min. stay) 250€
    2 weeks 500€
    3 weeks 750€
    4 weeks 1,000€
    5 weeks 1,250€
    6 weeks 1,500€
    7 weeks 1,720€
    8 weeks 1,940€
    9 weeks 2,160€
    10 weeks 2,380€
    11 weeks 2,600€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 2,820€
    Average fees 242€/week

    Program fees

    242€ per week 1 - 12 weeks Age 16 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    1 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Rancho Santana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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    Location

    Americas > South America > Peru > Chiclayo

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    1. - 1. Jan 1

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