Volunteer Role
As a volunteer you will work as an integral part of the team on a range of activities; you will be involved in the rehabilitation of abused horses and their everyday care. You will be rewarded for your support with enjoyable trail rides along the spectacular Wild Coast.
A typical day on the project will vary considerably and involve some hard work, but also fantastic opportunities.
The work will include:
- Feeding farm and trail horses
- Mixing feed for farm and trail horses
- Grooming, lunging, exercising and schooling work with the horses
- Checking the horses, ensuring that there are no problems
- Checking water troughs, ensuring that they are clean and full
Go to see the beautiful scenery of the Kei Cuttings and meet some of the emerging farmers
- Beach riding trails
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc
- All airport transfers to and from East London Airport
- Arrival orientation in South Africa
- Excursions listed in your orientation
- Work experience at the rehabilitation centre
- Horse trail rides, including 2 Day Wild Coast Horse Trail
- Accommodation and meals during your orientation
- All meals during your placement
- All accommodation during your stay
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
