A family life with our horses in the mountains of Tenjo, Colombia

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  Description

  We invite you to live with us in the countryside, on a family farm where you’ll be surrounded every day by horses, nature, and the Spanish language.
  
  Here we don’t have tight schedules or strict routines. Everything goes with the rhythm of the animals, the land, and family life.
  
  The volunteer program has a contribution of 10 usd per day, which includes two delicious meals per day. (Don’t worry, the work isn’t demanding 😉)
  Your help will be important, and you’ll be part of what happens on the farm every day. But one of the good things about this volunteering is that you’ll also have free time. It’s not about working all day, but about finding a balance between helping, learning, resting, and enjoying the place.
  
  You can also go out and explore Tenjo on your own. It’s a lovely town with a lot to see, and getting around is easy.
  
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  Te invitamos a vivir con nosotros en el campo, en una finca familiar donde cada día estarás rodeado de caballos, naturaleza y el idioma español.
  
  Aquí no tenemos horarios apretados ni rutinas rígidas. Todo se mueve al ritmo de los animales, la tierra y la vida en familia.
  
  El voluntariado tiene un aporte de 10 USD por dia, que incluye dos deliciosas comidas al día (Tranquilos el trabajo no es dificil)
  Tu ayuda será muy importante y harás parte de lo que pasa en la finca cada día. Pero algo muy bueno de este voluntariado es que también tendrás tiempo libre. No se trata de trabajar todo el día, sino de encontrar un equilibrio entre ayudar, aprender, descansar y disfrutar del lugar.
  
  También podrás salir a conocer Tenjo por tu cuenta. Es un pueblo muy bonito, con mucho por descubrir, y moverse solo es fácil.
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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Languages

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This isn’t a touristic or large-scale volunteer project. It’s an invitation to really experience the Colombian countryside, share life with a local family, help with real horse-related tasks, and practice lots of Spanish every day.
  
  It’s a simple and genuine experience, perfect for those who want something more real than regular tourism — a chance to learn, connect, and enjoy country life as it truly is.
  
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  Este no es un voluntariado turístico ni masivo. Es una invitación a vivir de verdad el campo colombiano, compartir con una familia local, ayudar en tareas reales con caballos y practicar mucho español en el día a día.
  
  Es una experiencia sencilla y auténtica, pensada para quienes buscan algo más real que el turismo convencional: aprender, conectar y disfrutar de la vida en el campo tal como es.

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  Help

  We expect your help for about 20–25 hours per week, depending on the rhythm of the farm and the animals. Some of the tasks may include:
  
  • Feeding and caring for the horses
  • Cleaning stables and maintaining the animals’ living areas
  • Basic gardening and taking care of the natural surroundings
  • Helping with small constructions or repairs (fences, feeders, etc.)
  • Joining us when moving animals from one area to another
  • Being present during veterinary visits, if they happen while you're here
  • Taking part in the daily life of the farm and the house
  
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  Esperamos tu colaboración unas 20-25 horas a la semana, repartidas según el ritmo del lugar y de los animales. Algunas de las tareas incluyen:
  
  • Alimentar y cuidar a los caballos
  • Limpiar establos y mantener los espacios donde viven los animales
  • Jardinería básica y cuidado del entorno natural
  • Ayuda en pequeñas construcciones o arreglos (cercas, comederos, etc.)
  • Acompañarnos a mover animales de un espacio a otro
  • Estar presente en visitas veterinarias, si coinciden durante tu estadía
  • Participar en la dinámica diaria del campo y la casa

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Mi familia habla muy poco ingles. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que puedas probar y mejorar tu nivel de español. Por otra parte, yo (Camilo) soy profesor de ingles y español. Hay clases disponibles bajo reserva. _______________________________________________________ My family speaks very little English. This is a great opportunity for you to practice and improve your Spanish. On the other hand, I (Camilo) am a Spanish and English teacher. Lessons are available upon request.
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  Accommodation

  We have a big room available for volunteers: one big room with a new bunk bed and a queen-sized bed, walk-in closet, private bathroom, and terrace.
  These are three typical Colombian meals, usually cooked by my mum: for breakfast we have changua, rib broth, eggs or hot chocolate; for lunch, beans, sobrebarriga (beef tripe) or cocido (stew), among other things; and for dinner, something lighter like arepa, eggs and something hot.
  
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  Tenemos una habitación grande disponible para voluntarios: una habitación amplia con un camarote nuevo y una cama tamaño queen, vestidor (walk-in closet), baño privado y terraza.
  
  Son tres comidas típicas colombianas, cocinadas la mayoría de las veces por mi mamá: en el desayuno comemos changua, caldo de costilla, huevos o chocolate; en el almuerzo, fríjoles, sobrebarriga, o cocido, entre otros; y en la cena, algo más pequeño como arepa, huevos y algo caliente.

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  What else ...

  Health and work conditions
  Volunteers should be in good health and free from contagious diseases. The nearest medical service is about 30 minutes away, and we only have a basic first aid kit on the farm.
  
  We really value cultural exchange here, but we also expect everyone to be respectful and keep a positive attitude when working and sharing space with the local team.
  
  Horses and animals
  Working or riding with horses, and handling other animals, involves some risk. If you choose to take part in these activities, it will be under your own responsibility. The farm cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries.
  
  Insurance
  We ask all volunteers to have travel or accident insurance with full coverage during their stay in Colombia — it’s just a way to keep everyone safe and worry-free.
  
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  Salud y condiciones de trabajo
  Es importante que los voluntarios estén en buena salud y no tengan enfermedades contagiosas. La atención médica más cercana está a unos 30 minutos, y en la finca solo contamos con un botiquín básico de primeros auxilios.
  
  Aunque aquí valoramos mucho el intercambio cultural, también esperamos respeto y buena energía al convivir y trabajar junto al equipo local.
  
  Caballos y animales
  Trabajar o montar con caballos, así como manejar otros animales, puede implicar ciertos riesgos. Si decides participar en estas actividades, será bajo tu propia responsabilidad. La finca no se hace responsable por posibles accidentes o lesiones.
  
  Seguro
  Te pedimos venir con un seguro de viaje o de accidentes que tenga cobertura durante toda tu estadía en Colombia. Es una forma de cuidarte y viajar tranquilo.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Si, tenemos buena conexión a internet y un lugar con un par de mesas y sillas para que puedas concentrarte y puedas trabajar.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Tenemos espacio suficiente para que puedan estacionar las vans

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Depende de tu mascota. Tenemos varios animales en nuestra casa pero están acostumbradas a estar con mas animales.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Aston y Ginebra (7 months)

  They are the best dogs. Really friendly.

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  This host charges a fee

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  Why does Workaway allow some hosts to charge a fee?

  
  

  Workaway provides opportunities for non-monetary cultural exchanges where hosts provide food and accommodation in return for help from Workawayers. In some exceptional cases, a small fee/ donation request (typically no more than 5 dollars per day) may be approved for hosts such as registered charities with a history of positive volunteer feedback. Any fee must directly go to the charity and can only be used to cover the volunteers' food costs. This will be clearly marked on the host's listing.
  

  Listings by agents, "middle-men" or projects that appear to profit from a volunteer's stay are strictly prohibited. Any fees must be discussed and approved in advance by the Workaway team.

  10 usd/day to cover food costs

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