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Mustang Rescue Companion

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2 - 16 settimane  ·  Età 21 - 50+

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Punti Salienti

  • Gaining hands-on experience with our rescued and abused mustangs.
  • Observing the training and rehabilitation methods of professional horse trainers.
  • Participating in the daily care of our horses and other animals.
  • Learning about the history of wild mustangs.
  • Attending local eco-tourism activities.

Particolarmente adatto per

Età 21+
Singoli
Coppie
Famiglie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

As a volunteer, you will participate in every day horse care and barn upkeep and have the opportunity to have hands-on experience with our rescued and abused horses.

Volunteers are crucial to our rescue center – providing much needed help and allowing us to properly care for our rescued Mustangs.
Wild Horse Rescue Center (WHRC) is a 501(c)3 NG0WHRC could not exist without our volunteers.  By visiting WHRC, you are taking an active part in our rescue work ...

Sul programma

Volunteers are crucial to our rescue center – providing much needed help and allowing us to properly care for our rescued Mustangs.
Wild Horse Rescue Center (WHRC) is a 501(c)3 NG0WHRC could not exist without our volunteers.  By visiting WHRC, you are taking an active part in our rescue work and a critical stand against abuse and mistreatment of wild horses. You will help ensure a dignified life for our horses and help sustain America’s wild heritage – the Mustang.

What can you expect?
Anyone over 21 years old can volunteer at WHRC – regardless of physical abilities, there is always something to do. Rare exceptions to this age requirement may be made for volunteer applicants age 18-20 who have advanced horse experience and are approved after a video interview with Diane. If you sign up to volunteer, we expect you to work and participate in all activities; however, if there are any physical aspects that make you not able to participate in everything, we can adjust your tasks.  As a volunteer, you will help with daily chores, such as mucking stalls, daily care of the horses, and infrastructural improvements to stables. You will also assist in real hands-on rehabilitation work with wild horses. The majority of our horses come from abusive environments, and when they first arrive, they are often genuinely afraid of people. As a volunteer, you will play a critical part in helping these horses understand that not all people are bad.

Weekly Volunteer Program
As a volunteer with us, you will get real hands on experience with our mustangs – both wild and tame!  Our volunteers help with every day barn maintenance, horse care and exercise, capital improvements, and helping to socialize wild horses. You will see professional horse trainers in action and immerse yourself in our rescue work.  We sometimes go for trail rides, and you will get to see the fantastic Florida landscape by horseback. We also take our volunteers to the beach, to the local wildlife rescue center, and kayaking. A big part of volunteer work with us is socializing with rescued and wild/semi-wild mustangs. Are you familiar with the plight of the American mustang at all? It's a very sad story!

Our rescue work with wild horses is drastically different than work with domestic horses, so please keep an open mind! You can expect to do some riding during your stay; however, as we are a rescue and rehabilitation center, the focus is not on riding. We do not allow volunteers to go off-site individually with the horses for insurance and safety reasons.  All trail rides are done in groups with our staff members. 

There will be activities scheduled such as beach trips, kayaking, horse riding trails, etc. for the volunteers, and, if you wish, you can arrange transportation to for off site activities on your free days.  We are in a remote area, but public transportation, such as UBER, is available. 

All volunteers will be responsible for keeping their living area clean.

What to bring
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries, including sunscreen, insect repellant, and a small medical kit
  • Travel size laundry detergent (washer and dryer is provided)
  • Antibacterial hand sanitizer (does not need water to rinse off)
  • Face mask
  • Cell phone / charger
  • Wear comfortable clothes. If you plan to participate in the trail ride, we recommend you wear long sleeves and full length pants.
  • T-shirts, tank tops, long sleeved shirts, shorts, long pants, beachwear, and sleepwear
  • Jacket, rain coat, and warm coat (in the winter)
  • Walking shoes, trainers, or sneakers (You must bring shoes that cover the feet fully.)
  • Mud boots and riding boots, if you have them. (Volunteers may borrow from our collection of boots, but we cannot guarantee the sizes or condition of the available boots.)
  • Sandals or flip-flops
  • Hat (to protect you from the sun)
  • Work gloves (to protect your hands)
  • Backpack / rucksack (for excursions)
  • Don’t forget your camera!
  • Bed linens and bath towels will be provided.


Giornata tipica

A typical day starts around 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, depending on the season. During the summer, when the weather is really hot, we start earlier and have more breaks. In the morning, you will be part of morning chores, which includes cleaning the horse pens and cleaning for our dogs, chickens and pigs. ..

Giornata tipica

A typical day starts around 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, depending on the season. During the summer, when the weather is really hot, we start earlier and have more breaks. In the morning, you will be part of morning chores, which includes cleaning the horse pens and cleaning for our dogs, chickens and pigs. We also feed and hay all animals. After this, you will have the opportunity to take care of your assigned project horse, if you are a long term volunteer (at least eight weeks). At this time, you will brush, medicate, walk, and spend time with your project horse according to his or her special needs. Over time, you can have more than one project horse or even a dog, chicken, or pig, if you would like. We have a lunch break between 1-3 hours starting around noon. The length of the break depends on the season and the weather.

After lunch, we do different activities throughout the week. We typically work with the horses (this will be Diane, who owns the center, or the other staff members training the horses, and you will get the chance to learn and also participate the more experienced you get). We sometimes take you for a trail ride. We also have one day where we do a project like clearing, repairing fencing, or other maintenance tasks. Volunteers will clean their living area daily. Of course, we do some outings where we will take you to a restaurant, shopping mall, air boating, the dog beach or the regular beach, etc.

How much you get to do of this depends on the length of your stay. The longer you stay, the more you get to do!

A day at the center includes hard work. We are a rescue center and do everything ourselves, as it is expensive to hire staff. Our schedule has a tendency to change due to our many animals, the weather, and other factors. It is important that you keep an open mind, are flexible to change, and have a happy attitude! If you can do that, you will love working with us at the center! 

Attività del tempo libero

At your own cost, you may visit surrounding outdoor attractions during your free time as long as you can follow our COVID-19  "social distancing" safety guidelines that will be sent to you when you send your application. This will include many fun activities such as zip lining, paddle boarding, ...

Attività del tempo libero

At your own cost, you may visit surrounding outdoor attractions during your free time as long as you can follow our COVID-19  "social distancing" safety guidelines that will be sent to you when you send your application. This will include many fun activities such as zip lining, paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, etc.  You will need to pay for all expenses including entry fees, rentals, and transportation costs through services such as Uber.

 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high risk of exposure to COVID-19, all visits to the popular theme parks, such as Disney, Universal, Islands of Adventure, Seaworld, etc, much be scheduled AFTER your stay at Wild Horse Rescue Center has ended.


Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 21 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 21 anni alla data di inizio del programma.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello intermedio)

Documenti necessari

Please contact us by clicking the blue "Message us" button so that we can send you the documents you need to fill out.

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

Volunteers have to be fluent in comprehending and speaking English. This is a safety matter, as it is crucial for them to understand instructions at the center.

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì, sabato e domenica da 07:30 - 17:00

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per WHRC

The fees include accommodations, food, and transportation to and from the airport.

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Orlando International Airport

We pick you up and drop you off from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) either via personal vehicle or shuttle. 

Alloggio

You will stay in a room or cabin with up to four people to a room. It is a bunk bed setup, and you will have closet space for your clothes. The kitchen is shared as well as the bathrooms. There is a living room with a television and several movies.

Cibo e Bevande

We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. We bring you to the store for you to buy snacks or other food you want apart from what we provide. Dinners and eating out at restaurants is optional but will be at your own cost.
Gluten, lactose, vegetarian, vegan or other food allergies is not a problem!  The meals we provide will be pescatarian diet, but you are welcome to buy and cook your own meat.
  • You make your own breakfast, but we provide everything from bread, ham, cheese, coffee, tea, juice, fruit, cereals, oats, yogurt, etc.
  • Lunch is lighter, and we eat leftovers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and things like that.
  • Dinner is a cooked hot meal with different alternatives such as pasta, fish, rice, potatoes, salad, soup, vegetarian alternatives, etc.  

Accesso a Internet

Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Orlando International Airport (MCO) a Orlando. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Stati Uniti d'America. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Stati Uniti d'America offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Stati Uniti d'America dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Stati Uniti d'America. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

Dettagli all'arrivo

Our volunteer program operates 365 days a year, but our capacity is limited, so we recommend booking your stays well in advance.  Our volunteer bookings always begin and end on Mondays.  We ask that your flights go in and out of the Orlando International Airport (MCO) between 11 am and 8 pm, with arrival and departures on Mondays.  Your arrival will need to be on either the first or third Monday of the month. 

If flights are not able to be booked for Mondays, please contact us for approval, before booking your flights.  There is an additional $50 fee for off-schedule airport transport to cover the costs incurred.

Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

2 settimane (soggiorno min.) 1.552€
3 settimane 2.328€
4 settimane 3.104€
5 settimane 3.880€
6 settimane 4.656€
7 settimane 5.432€
16 settimane (soggiorno max.) 12.416€
Tariffe medie 776€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

776€ tariffe settimanali 2 - 16 settimane Età 21 - 50+

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Durata

2 - 16 settimane

Deposito

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WHRC

Brillante 4.7 rating (4 recensioni)

Non-profit - fondata nel 2000

Verificato da Volunteer World

  Tasso di risposta molto alto

Ospitato da

Diane

Lingue parlate: Inglese

Sul progetto

Wild Horse Rescue Center (WHRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare, rescue and preservation of America’s wild horses – the Mustangs.

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About the Project

Founded by Diane Delano in 2000, WHRC receive mustangs who have been taken from the wild and from there, ended up in neglectful or abusive situations. WHRC rehabilitates these wild horses so they have a chance at getting adopted in to good homes and have a dignified life after being taken from the wild. Diane Delano has been an ardent horse lover all her life. She found her greatest passion in helping America’s wild horses, the Mustang. Diane’s desire to make a difference in the lives of these beautiful and intelligent wild spirits led her to create the Wild Horse Rescue Center in Mims, Florida. Another important part of the team is Mary Alice "Malice" Smith. Malice Smith has been a vital part of WHRC since 2004. With veterinary technician and wildlife management experience, Malice’s skills, experience, and dedication (and her sense of humor) make her a vital part of WHRC. A strong advocate for the preservation of Mustangs in the wild, we feel fortunate to have her on our team.

 
In June 2014, Wild Horse Rescue Center relocated to a 38.9 acre property. The new location for the Center is right next to beautiful Lake Harney with a barn that has a tack room and feed room. There is a big house and pool for our International Volunteers from all over the world to use. We are continually working on clearing the property and building more pens and stalls for our wild and abused mustangs and burros.

The Problem

Mustangs were introduced to the US as domestic horses in the early 1500’s by the Spaniards. These horses later formed a large wild population and came to play a critical role in the building of America. The United States is virtually built on their backs. Now, when they are not needed for labor and transport anymore, they are sadly being mistreated and exploited at the hands of man. In the early 1900’s, the wild mustang population was estimated to be over 2 million. Today, there are only 40,000 left in the wild and about as many in captivity in need of rescue. Caring for a wild horse is drastically different than caring for a tame one, sadly, this is often leads to mistreatment and neglect of wild Mustangs in captivity.

Verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Wild Horse Rescue Center as of April 15, 2013.
Verification means that Wild Horse Rescue Center meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. To be awarded Verified status, an organization must meet GFAS’s rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards which are confirmed by a site visit and they must also adhere to a demanding set of ethical and operational principles.

4 recensioni · rating4.7

Taiyo Sugiyama rating4.6

2023 at Mustang Rescue Companion

This program is so amazing and wonderful experience for me. Daily schedule is as follows 9:00~:scooping poop / feeding animals (1h~2h) After these tasks above~:mustang’s Training 13:00~:Lunch break 16:30~:feeding animals / moving mustangs from sanctuary to stables ※there are ...
Julia K rating5

2019 at Mustang Rescue Companion

It's definitely a good thing to go for volunteer working at WHRC. The experiences you got to have there are unique and it's really important work done there. Diane is really taking good care of all her mustangs and dogs. There are a lot of lovely animals waiting for someone to adopt ...
Amber Raymond rating4.2

2017 at Mustang Rescue Companion

Spent 3 weeks here! Horses are very well taken care of, each individual horse has its needs tailored to. Ranch is virtually immaculate. Volunteer program could use some improvement but overall it was a great experience. I would adopt a horse from Diane in a ...
Veerle rating5

2013 at Mustang Rescue Companion

I worked at the center for three weeks as a Volunteer. I have had a wonderful time. At the time I had the opportunity to calm down and the center has a very relaxing atmosphere. It is very interesting to see some of the new horses, which are very sensitive. At the center they are treated in a ...

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