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Description
We only accept volunteers for long term, at least 3 months and longer to one year. You also need to have some experience with horses.
Please don´t write if you want to come for short periods of time.
We are a non-profit association whose mission consists in:
the provision of Equine assisted interventions, Self-development and Complementary Psychological Therapies promoting personal well being as well as teaching and research in the mentioned areas and the Protection and dissemination of equine.
Our project was the pioneer in Portugal in Equine Assisted Interventions. It is an innovative and quiet space where we hold sessions of Psychotherapy, Self-development, Coaching and Learning. Our customer is the main element and they are supported by a human and equine specialist team throughout their journey.
We also provide training on Equine Assisted Interventions. Our customers come here and join with enthusiasm the opportunity to grow and to enrich themselves with the help of this beautiful animal. In our approach, there is no need to ride, all the work is done on the ground, which allows all the public to have the privilege to benefit inner development, in interaction with the Iberian horses (Lusitanians, Garranos and Sorraias) that stand out for millennia for its unique traits, including nobility, skills and emotional intelligence. We act daily as a therapeutic space with horses and receive people individually or groups such as couples, families or companies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will have the opportunity to speak Portuguese and also to visit this beautiful region of Portugal. We are located in Quinta do Anjo, inserted in the Arrábida Natural Park. Surrounded by hills in which live our herds of horses and ponies that have been rescued. You´ll learn a different way to be with yourself and with horses.
Help
We are looking for people that already have experience with horses.
They need to be calm, discrete and capable of empathic behavior. They need to be humble and willing to learn. We welcome people who are on their growth path, having done work on themselves and willing to continue that work. We welcome people with their feet on the ground and a practical view about life.
You will help with:
- cleaning and maintaining paddocks and the areas where the horses are;
- looking after horses and our dogs, taking care of them;
- building our garden;
- building / renovating / cleaning different spaces;
- general maintenance
- different projects
We have 5 horses, 4 ponies, 6 dogs
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Our studio was built in an old sheep milking parlor.
We have one shared kitchen, one shared bathroom and one shared living room.
We provide food (vegetarian) but you will have to cook.
We don´t accept smoking and/or drinking alcohol in our farm. The use of drugs is not tolerated.
A volunteer with basic Portuguese knowledge is a plus.
What else ...
The natural beauty that surrounds the farm will amaze our travelers, who will want to take advantage of its exceptional geographic location visiting Palmela and Setúbal and the Arrábida Natural Park. Surrounded by magnificent nature, we are 30min away from the beautiful beaches of Arrábida, 20 min away from Setúbal and only 40 minutes from Lisbon, famous for its architectural and cultural wealth. We are 2min away from Quinta do Anjo village and 5 min away from Palmela where you can find shops and restaurants. Transport by bus or by train to Lisbon is available from Palmela.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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What can I say, they are the perfect workawayers! Knowledgeable, skilled, attentive, caring, educated and really great with people and animals. They built our first vegetable garden, all made with materials that we already had - THANK YOU again for that! They helped us change… read more
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What can I say, they are the perfect workawayers! Knowledgeable, skilled, attentive, caring, educated and really great with people and animals. They built our first vegetable garden, all made with materials that we already had - THANK YOU again for that! They helped us change… read more
Nessa arrived late Summer 2022 and stayed with us for 5 weeks. During the time she was with us she endured burning hot sun, really heavy rain and some chilly mornings... But she was prepared for it all and never left her chores unattended. She is the perfect example of the Scottish woman - strong, hardworking, caring,… read more
Because of the COVID-19 situation I stayed one month less as planned .
The two month on Nathalies farm were really interesting and enlightening.
The work with the horeses were a really strong experience for me, I loved this impressive creatures and the work with them and still they always challenged… read more
I strong recommend this workaway.
Valentina can come back when ever she wants.
