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Local Horse-Training

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Very Good 4.3  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups

About the program

Training Peruvian horses and help with the administration of the stables of the owner. Help with feeding, cleaning and veterinarian treatment of the horses.

Peru has got its own very special horse race: El Paso Peruano. Being known for its kind of funny way of walking it is unique in this world and its sold to many different places around the planet. Therefore there is a lot of people working with that horses as well as breading them. 
Help with the ...

About the program

Peru has got its own very special horse race: El Paso Peruano. Being known for its kind of funny way of walking it is unique in this world and its sold to many different places around the planet. Therefore there is a lot of people working with that horses as well as breading them. 
Help with the stable administration of one horse owner and train his horses. If necessary you can also help with feeding and veterinarian treatment.

You are going to work together with the Horse owner, who at the moments owns more than 15 horses. He is a very polite and friendly, open-minded person who always warmly accept Volunteers from foreign countries. He also likes to hear your and speak about your current experience with horses and how horses at your country are being treated and respected. That kind of intercultural exchange is going to help both sides to understand, how the work has to be done. Moreover you can help to improve things at the stable, when you handle things at your country another way.

You are going to work at a stable in the Mantaro Valley in Peru in Huancayo´s (our family house/your sleeping place) surroundings. This program combines administration work with working with the animals. All kinds of improvement are warmly welcomed.

Typical day

In the morning you will have to get to the stables by car (Taxi) or public transport. Of course you´ll get our help and advice with that traveling and don't be afraid, it is not rocket science.

There you will work either at the office and helping with administration works or working with the horses ...

Typical day

In the morning you will have to get to the stables by car (Taxi) or public transport. Of course you´ll get our help and advice with that traveling and don't be afraid, it is not rocket science.

There you will work either at the office and helping with administration works or working with the horses (training them, getting prepared for tournaments, feeding them, helping curing them and giving advice whenever you can). 
After finishing work you come back home where food is going to be served and you can relax.

You can choose yourself if you'd like to work half or full day.
Your timetable is quite flexible and we can check it with the horse owner so both sides are going to be happy and satisfied.


Free-time activities

We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

  • La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes
  • Santa Rosa de Ocopa, the oldest monastery in the region (also featuring the largest library, with 25.000 ancient books)
  • The first Peruvian capital "Jauja"
  • The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva ...

Free-time activities

We are surrounded by many tourist attractions such as:

  • La Selva Central, home to many Ashaninka tribes
  • Santa Rosa de Ocopa, the oldest monastery in the region (also featuring the largest library, with 25.000 ancient books)
  • The first Peruvian capital "Jauja"
  • The largest water reserve in Peru, "Reserva Paisajistica Nor Yauyos"
  • Huaytapallana Glacier ( 5.200 m.a.s.l.)
  • Numerous pre-Inca ruins


During your stay you can also share your free time in several activities in our local institutions enjoying an intercultural experience where you can share and realize your own dreams, practice your career or learn new things like the ones listed below.

Activities (certified courses available):

  • Language classes (Spanish and Quechua)
  • Peruvian Music
  • Andean Philosophy
  • Knitting
  • Jewelry
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Others (please inquire if you have a specific interest)

Please note, that the listed free time activities cost additionally.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Required Documents

CV and Copy of ID/Passport

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

Good relationship with horses

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 13:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Peru Peru Volunteering

We provide a room and full board for the volunteer at our home place. 
The fees also include three meals every day that we usually eat together.
At our house you can use the laundry for free and you have access to internet via wifi. 
The fees also include the use of water and electricity. At our bathroom we have a shower with hot water. 


Accommodation

We provide a shared bedroom at our house which is located in the district Chilca of Huancayo.
Around the house there is a terrace as well as a big quite courtyard with a lot of free space. 
For your use we will provide bed linen and towels. The room contains all the necessary furniture.
If you like to you can watch television at your room.

Food & Beverages

We will serve typical Peruvian food three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
All meals will be served either at our small kitchen or at our dining room.
If you like to prepare your own meals feel free to use our kitchen area.
In the morning we will serve continental breakfast. For lunch we provide a hot meal according to traditional Peruvian food style. For dinner we will serve sandwiches and hot beverages.
Please be aware that you can not drink tapwater in Peru. So if you need additional water between the daily meals you will have to buy it by yourself.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Jauja Airport

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

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Jauja Airport (JAU) in Jauja. 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

Please be aware that you have to pay for your transport. All transport fees like for bus tickets or taxis are not included.

We can provide an airport pick up, but only for extra costs -> 100 Soles. Huancayo hasn´t got an airport - the next airport is Jaja (45km distance). A pick up from the bus station (Cruz del Sur) in Huancayo is for free.
Availability
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Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 960€
3 weeks 1,440€
4 weeks 1,920€
5 weeks 2,400€
9 weeks 4,320€
17 weeks 8,160€
50 weeks (max. stay) 24,000€
Average fees 480€/week

Program fees

480€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 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 Peru Peru Volunteering during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Peru Peru Volunteering

Very Good 4.3 rating (7 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2002

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Veronica Ruth Angela

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

We are participating in several projects to improve the social and ecological education for school children around Huancayo.

Meet your organization

Who we are? Peru peru is a NGO with various volunteering projects founded by the sociologist Rosa Lazo in 2002 , in Huancayo city in Peru, What we do? : Our programs are dedicated to :

1 : Protect and take care of the nature

2. Give a good quality of education to children living in vulnerable situation inside the central andes , giving them the opportunity get specific workshops and classes from qualified professionals or volunteers froom all around the world ,  specificallly in Lima, Huancayo, La merced , Satipo, and Cañete,   
Volunteering in this program  is possible as a

- tutor

- teacher`s assistant,

- sports trainer

- music tutor ,

- art teacher

- cooking teacher ,

- languages teacher

- any other specialization or knowledge that can be shared


3. Aniimal care program : helping  animals inside diferent locations, rescue center, dogs trainning center and zoo, as a zoo assistant, horse trainner, dog trainner, veterinary assistance,

4. Ecological program organising campaings as

- cleaning forests, rivers, beaches, lakes, glaciers, and related activities to take care of the planet  ,

- planting trees program  teaching children , families , native communities from the peruvian andes .

- eco education focused in teaching  coomunities strategies to protect the planet from pollution.

5. Human health care; assiting local doctors inside hospitals and many other health centers,colaborating with abandoned elderly people living alone, helping disabled children, and learning inside a mental health center.

6. Student and professional international exchange inside universities in Lima and Huancayo ,

Where we work?

Lima is the capital city of Peru . one of the countries of  southamerica ,  defined as the first gastronomical destiny around the world,  with 13 millions inhabitants, a cosmopolitan and active city, historically important from the pre inca period where many cultures developed in this area, the volunteers house is located in one strategic and  safest  districts . very close to miraflores and the pacific ocean . amazing parque de las aguas, campo de marte, art museum of Lima, downtown, etc .

Huancayo : well known as the happiest city in Peru beause of the welcoming, happy, hard working and empathetic people from Huancayo, this is not atouristi city and the local culture is amazing and extensive traditions are being very well preserved by the locals, 

La merced:  located in the high amazonic jungle, a natural paradise and interesting destiny to know and share daily life living inside some amazonic native communities .   

Our mission is to promote a development of a dignified life condition for peruvians living in vulnerable  conditions in Huancayo , LIma , satipo and La merced, inside Peru ,

OUR VISION .

To be a recognized organisation around the world chich contributes with excelence to the development of the humanity  in Peru .  

Our goal is to colaborate with the develpment of human´s life conditions living in the most vulnerable areas of the central peruvian andes giving them high and international of education  colaborateing  with the protection of  animals in extintion taking care of them, helping sick people in need giving them the attention and treatment required.

 health insurance is required.

huancayo Peru is one of the safest countries around the world , because it´s weather , dry and  over the 3270 mosl

the volunteer has to be aware to drink just water in bottles.

to go to the amazon is neccesary to get the yellow fever , rabies to help at the zoo or animal caring programs ,     

we are looking for students and professionals with a positive attitude of life,

our organisation and team is focused in showing you the best of the best from our geopraphy , environments, culture, traditions, language, our house is your house, we´ll reeceive you with open arms and hearts,  

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7 reviews · rating4.3

Krystyan Lazarin rating5

2017 at Local Horse-Training

Ended up volunteering with a wonderful Peruvian family in Huancayo, teaching tennis. Was one of the most enriching experiences of my life. Was able to stay at a beautiful home of the volunteer coordinator and her family and i felt right at home. They always had cooked breakfast and lunch for me, ...
Chiara Flick rating1

2023 at Sports Trainer

I signed up happily and forward looking as the contact to Peru Peru Volunteering was pretty nice (in the beginning). Sadly Peru is going through rough times so I couldn’t take place in the programme as its simply too dangerous to travel my way through it! I described my problem to the ...
Suilma Pelayo rating5

2021 at learn acupunture while farming

***FOR ENGLISH SEE BELOW*** Fue una experiencia increíble y muy satisfactoria, la gente es muy linda, su cultura, su gastronomía y sus maravillosos paisajes me enamoraron!! Tienes varias opciones para desempeñar tus habilidades y aprender nuevas cosas en helping with eco-farming, fue la mejor ...
Abril Pannon Colomer rating5

2018 at Archaeological Museum Supporter

This was my first trip experience completely alone, and it was a blast! I was lucky enough to came when excavations were going on, the experience was so enjoyable and I have learnt many things from it. The people in charge were so warm and nice. Verónica and her family were also the warmest people ...
Juliane Chang rating4.8

2017 at Children's Development Tutor

Veronica, the program director, had been extremely welcoming from the first time I contacted her. She had made me feel part of her family before, during and after my stay at her house. She communicated promptly and informatively. Although the program I signed up for did not run at the time of my ...
Kayla Plummer rating5

2017 at Zoo Assistant

The zoo had a variety of different fun and exciting animals like pumas and primates. The staff were all very enthusiastic and loving towards the animals and willing to help. The host where I was staying to volunteer at the zoo, Veronica was a great coordinator and an amazing person. She had many ...

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