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My name is Claudia Moreno. Since 2003 am a resident on the Galapagos Islands. Originally I am from Munich, Germany.
Together with a group of horse lovers and our volunteers we are working on our project to help the Horses on the Islands. Horses were introduced by man a long time ago as working animals and now are left abandoned and mistreated by many people of the Galapagos.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Through volunteering in the highlands of Santa Cruz, you will experience the true culture of the Galapagos Islands. Giant tortoises roam about in your backyard, guava trees surround the property, and of course you will experience other wildlife and all the beauty the Galapagos has to offer :)
Help
The special skills we are currently looking for include the following:
- Horse experience including hoof cleaning. Anyone who has studied the methods of Parelli, Jackie Decker, Elsa Sinclair etc. will be particularly welcome
- Filmmakers to help make or edit a video of our project and promotional material
- Web developer with SEO skills
- Digital Marketing specialist
- Grant Application specialist
- Fundraisers
- IT expert
- Dog trainer (we also have 12 rescued dogs!)
- Some Spanish skills will be helpful
- Farm help for general farm maintenance
In addition, I am looking for volunteers who would like to help working with the horses. In particular, I am in need of someone skilled in natural horsemanship who has previous experience
of working with horses. Experience of working with horses is welcome but not necessary if you have any of the skills listed above. We need all the skilled help we can get and will greatly appreciate your contribution to the sustainability of our charity. We do not ride our horses, we care for their welfare.
We have WIFI in the volunteers' room but bear in mind that, as with the whole island, it can be intermittent in case of stormy weather.
Two week minimum stay, but we prefer longer stays.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a large room available for volunteers, a kitchen, and a bathroom, located directly by the horses! :) Rooms are shared and for now I am unfortunately not able to provide food.
What else ...
The highlands are 30 min. by car or bus to the harbour and the center of Puerto Ayora, which is a nice town. Buses to town pass at the end of our road every 40 minutes. Trips to Puerto Ayora cost 1 US dollar. In town, you will find bars, restaurants, shops and travel agencies. Also beautiful beaches and visitors sights. In Galapagos you can enjoy marine life by snorkeling or diving or you can go mountain Biking or explore the highlands and observe the unique Giant Tortoises. Galapagos wildlife is unique in the world, and as an animal lover you will find plenty of things to do.
I am a non Smoking Person who likes to live in peace, surrounded by our lovely animals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 636786915645
Feedback (24)
24 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pavel)
Pavel.stayed at my project for 1 month and he was a huge supporter! Even though times had been tough because of weather conditions, Pavel always helped in parts of logistic work, dirty outdoors work and had a great time connecting with our horses.
I wish him all my best with future volunteer experiences.
Having Pavel as a Volunteer really is a… read more
I wish him all my best with future volunteer experiences.
Having Pavel as a Volunteer really is a… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pavel) for host
It`s my greatest pleasure to share a review for absolutely priceless project. I was privileged to be a little part of for a short snap of time visit of 4 weeks in September. The work and help you can provide may vary depending on the part of the year you can come and may include a computer and social media work, in-place promotional activities,… read more
24 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura Ylva Marie)
Laura stayed at my proyect for 6 weeks i and I can really say that she became part of us during this time.
She had the great oportunity to participate in several of our events like the Veterinarian Campaign, our local fundraising event and presenting our Organisation to one of our local authorities.
In all activities Laura was a huge help and her… read more
She had the great oportunity to participate in several of our events like the Veterinarian Campaign, our local fundraising event and presenting our Organisation to one of our local authorities.
In all activities Laura was a huge help and her… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura Ylva Marie) for host
I stayed here for 6 weeks. I think I was lucky with the time period because I experienced both the mystic rainy season and the sunny season and could participate in a variety of activities (meeting to present the project to the officials, tourist visit, donation event in town, castration campaign with vets). It gave me very interesting insights on… read more
22 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny stayed with us for a bit more than 2 weeks and I wished she would have stayed longer! Her good skills around horses were as helpful as her support in some logistic work.
Jenny was happy to help around our dogs and did harder and dirty work without any hesitations. She was very responsable, self sufficient and of course safe around horses.
It… read more
Jenny was happy to help around our dogs and did harder and dirty work without any hesitations. She was very responsable, self sufficient and of course safe around horses.
It… read more
(Excellent
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24 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pavel)
Pavel.stayed at my project for 1 month and he was a huge supporter! Even though times had been tough because of weather conditions, Pavel always helped in parts of logistic work, dirty outdoors work and had a great time connecting with our horses.
I wish him all my best with future volunteer experiences.
Having Pavel as a Volunteer really is a… read more
I wish him all my best with future volunteer experiences.
Having Pavel as a Volunteer really is a… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pavel) for host
It`s my greatest pleasure to share a review for absolutely priceless project. I was privileged to be a little part of for a short snap of time visit of 4 weeks in September. The work and help you can provide may vary depending on the part of the year you can come and may include a computer and social media work, in-place promotional activities,… read more
24 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura Ylva Marie)
Laura stayed at my proyect for 6 weeks i and I can really say that she became part of us during this time.
She had the great oportunity to participate in several of our events like the Veterinarian Campaign, our local fundraising event and presenting our Organisation to one of our local authorities.
In all activities Laura was a huge help and her… read more
She had the great oportunity to participate in several of our events like the Veterinarian Campaign, our local fundraising event and presenting our Organisation to one of our local authorities.
In all activities Laura was a huge help and her… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura Ylva Marie) for host
I stayed here for 6 weeks. I think I was lucky with the time period because I experienced both the mystic rainy season and the sunny season and could participate in a variety of activities (meeting to present the project to the officials, tourist visit, donation event in town, castration campaign with vets). It gave me very interesting insights on… read more
22 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny stayed with us for a bit more than 2 weeks and I wished she would have stayed longer! Her good skills around horses were as helpful as her support in some logistic work.
Jenny was happy to help around our dogs and did harder and dirty work without any hesitations. She was very responsable, self sufficient and of course safe around horses.
It… read more
Jenny was happy to help around our dogs and did harder and dirty work without any hesitations. She was very responsable, self sufficient and of course safe around horses.
It… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Beatrice) for host
I'm so grateful to Claudia for the wonderful experience she gave me! I was there in August 2023 and it's still one of the best times I've had!
Claudia is an amazing woman - with an inspiring life-story she is passionately devoted to her horses, immensely gifted at horse therapy and very kind and generous to her volunteers. Her retreat is an easy… read more
Claudia is an amazing woman - with an inspiring life-story she is passionately devoted to her horses, immensely gifted at horse therapy and very kind and generous to her volunteers. Her retreat is an easy… read more
1 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Beatrice)
Bibi stayed at my proyect in August 2023 for 2 weeks and made such a difference through her amazing skills, which she shared with me and with her deep will to support. She does wonderful videos and knows how to do the best marketing, which is a huge milestone for my project and helps my herd of horses to survive.
Bibi is very structured and always… read more
Bibi is very structured and always… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sammyi )
Sammyi has stayed with us in July 2023 for one month and she was did an amazing job! Helping with hard work like machete work, cleaning logistic and caring for the animals, she was brilliant!
I already miss her and anyone who will receive her as a volunteer will be blessed!
I already miss her and anyone who will receive her as a volunteer will be blessed!
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin & Nai)
Erin stayed with us for over 3 weeks and she was such a great support.
Her wonderful energy and her big help with harder work as much as with logistic work made her stay very important to me.
Having Erin as a volunteer is a real gift!
Her wonderful energy and her big help with harder work as much as with logistic work made her stay very important to me.
Having Erin as a volunteer is a real gift!
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Liron) for host
I extended my stay there, I just could not find that in me to leave this magical place after only three weeks!
Working at the farm feels like stepping into another world, and gives you insight to what connection with horses could be like.
Claudia is very inspiring and passionate, and she truly founded an amazing place for anyone that loves… read more
Working at the farm feels like stepping into another world, and gives you insight to what connection with horses could be like.
Claudia is very inspiring and passionate, and she truly founded an amazing place for anyone that loves… read more
20 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kirsten) for host
I had such a great time staying with Claudia and her horses! I was lucky enough to spend 2 amazing weeks at the farm, and my only regret is that I couldn't stay longer. Claudia is running such an important organization, and it's truly empowering to see how hard she works and how much compassion she has for animals (of all sorts). She is also a… read more
23 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jeff & Sylvie) for host
For a review of our amazing and beautiful experience with the horses, we left a testimonial for Claudia to put on her site galapagoshorsefriendsofficial.org
Please remember the "official" bit.
Claudia is a person with a huge heart which is dedicated 100% on animals and their welfare. The charity is at a crossroads just right now and needs a lot… read more
Please remember the "official" bit.
Claudia is a person with a huge heart which is dedicated 100% on animals and their welfare. The charity is at a crossroads just right now and needs a lot… read more
15 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeff & Sylvie)
Sylvie and Jeff had stayed with us for 6 weeks and have left a milestone of good work at my project.
They shared their professional skills and where extremely helpful in all the different aspects we needed to progress.
Sylvie even joined us in an important meeting with local authorities and helped with many translation work as much as helping to… read more
They shared their professional skills and where extremely helpful in all the different aspects we needed to progress.
Sylvie even joined us in an important meeting with local authorities and helped with many translation work as much as helping to… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Léana & Roméo) for host
It was an amazing experience. Claudia is so passionate... so passionate yes. She care about 15 horses and 12 dogs curently. She really loves animals and specially for the horses she has a different way of looking at them and it's so peacefull, respectull and benevolent. She teached us a lot of thing and made us really thinking about the… read more
11 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ricarda) for host
I stayed for about two weeks with Claudia and wish it could have been longer. Her positive attitude and kindness towards animals are so inspiring, and I haven't seen happier horses anywhere on my travels so far! My tasks involved cleaning and walking some of the horses and doing a little natural horsemanship work with them. Also, we organized a… read more
25 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Amrita) for host
We spent just two weeks with Claudia but what an unforgettable experience it's been! Her dogs that we loved brushing and playing with, and her horses so gentle and friendly. All of them reflecting Claudia's kind spirit and mood. We also had a fun time painting her walls and helping out around the house and on the last day had a lovely dinner by… read more
28 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Salome) for host
I spent 2 wonderful months with Claudia on Santa Cruz. It was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. Claudia is a very kind and understanding person and the work is more about learning, helping out and becoming part of her project. It was a very inspiring time I will never forget. I would say it's great for people that… read more
7 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alessio) for host
This was my very first Workaway experience ever and it was really cool. Didn't knew the first thing about horses and I was able to learn so much. It is really interesting work (brush/clean horses, feed them, help with some various small tasks), after only two weeks I had a really hard time leaving the horses as i got very fond of some. I had the… read more
3 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Svea & Jan Gerrit ) for host
We were allowed to spend 10 wonderful days with Claudia, Freddy and the herd. Unfortunately, especially horses on the Galapagos are not well treated. Claudia has therefore set up a great project. The accomodation was basic but totally fine for us. We were situated in a room next to the herd in the middle of the Highlands. Just a 20 minutes ride by… read more
8 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kelsay ) for host
I volunteered with Claudia for just over a week and had a great time. Claudia and Freddy are two kind people with big hearts who are trying to do their best for the horses on the Galapagos under many very difficult circumstances.
I didn't have experience with horses previously but claudia accepted me and I was able go learn a lot working with… read more
I didn't have experience with horses previously but claudia accepted me and I was able go learn a lot working with… read more
26 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie & Drew) for host
Claudia is one of a kind with an enormous heart. Thank you for a wonderful experience and sharing not only your dream but your life with us. We enjoyed our 2 & half weeks here gassing the horses, grass cutting for extra feed & grooming. We also would moved them to different locations when needed. The lava house with all its quirky ways was… read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ambrogino)
Thank you Ambrogino for all your support working with our horses.
You understood very well our idea to connect with animals and managed sometimes for you unknown situations.
As you say, horses are never the same and we learn from them if we are open mindet enough !
Thank you for helping me with hard work and always beeing willing to do more.
I… read more
You understood very well our idea to connect with animals and managed sometimes for you unknown situations.
As you say, horses are never the same and we learn from them if we are open mindet enough !
Thank you for helping me with hard work and always beeing willing to do more.
I… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ambrogino) for host
What an incredible learning experience I had on this workaway. Learning from Claudia and just as much from the horses and other animals that she has rescued.
The project was in a transitional stage for the entirely of my stay so I was involved with a variation of tasks including working with the horses (feeding, grooming, shifting paddocks) and… read more
The project was in a transitional stage for the entirely of my stay so I was involved with a variation of tasks including working with the horses (feeding, grooming, shifting paddocks) and… read more
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Radia) for host
I had an unforgettable experience with Claudia and her horses family ! It was my first experience with horses, and yet, everything went very fine ! I loved the contact with them and I was very happy to be able to help Claudia (as far as I could) as she is a very sincere person, who carries out her project with all her heart !
Claudia, I wish you… read more
Claudia, I wish you… read more
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Diane & Alan) for host
As a couple we both really enjoyed working together with the lovely well kept horses in the highlands. The area was beautiful and peaceful and Claudia was very kind, generous and sweet. We would recommend anyone with horse experience to go along and help Claudia with her animals.
6 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mathew) for host
I spent 6 weeks with Claudia on this well needed project, I had a great experience helping out, my work consisted mostly of feeding and grooming the horses as well as cutting grass, also with some general maintenance around the house. Before this I had never worked with horses and was able to learn a lot. Claudia is a very very kind person with a… read more
31 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
I had a great experience doing this workaway were I spent 3 weeks learning about the project the longer I stayed i realised more the importance of what Claudia is doing I think this can become something great with help and support of the community. The facilities provided are spectacular you will have a beautiful house situation well within the… read more
21 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Thank you Martina for beeing our Volunteer ♡ you did not only love what you where doing , you did put all your love and care into my project....which means sowing confidence and harwesting love. You made best friends with the horses and you where always asking how else you could help and support. You finished when your work was done and you always… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
Thank you dear Claudia for letting me be a part of your wonderful project. This was my first workaway experience and I really had a great time. The work at Claudias place, is interessting, various (also depending on your experience with horses) and flexible - if you ask for it. Coming with little horse experince doesn't mean that you can't help.… read more
27 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cedric)
Thank you Cedi for being part of my project ! You did not just do your work , you also shared our mission to give something back to the animals who depend on us ♡ Thank you for carrying water every day to a poor horse in Santa Rosa which was tyed up by the road.
Good luck and take care !
Good luck and take care !
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cedric) for host
I helped for two weeks here and its was great to be part of this important project. Claudia is putting so much afford and love in it and the place has a very good vibe that you can feel. I mainly helped with feeding and brushing the horses, cutting fresh grass and some maintenance work, moestly in the morning for a few hours. Its also nice that… read more
1 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sylvia & Michael) for host
Our time here was a highlight of our trip, we spent 2.5 weeks volunteering on the islands and it was breathtaking. Claudia was so welcoming and is a great host. We really learned a lot and had an amazing time while also putting our own stamp on a fantastic project. Claudia has a huge heart and that is clear in the way she cares for the animals and… read more
24 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dorottya)
We already miss Dorka ! She stayed with our project for almost three weeks and did an wonderful job. With her calm spirit she had a deep relationship to our horses , with which she worked with responsibility ,pacience , lightness and love. Dorka did truly did fit perfect to our project and we really wish all the best for her.
(Excellent)
9 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dorottya) for host
This is an absolutely amazing project! I had the opportunity to support Claudia's work as a volunteer for almost three weeks, meanwhile I learned a lot about horses, as well as about the true nature of Galapagos islands. During my stay I realised how important local education is, because the well being of animals is only our responsibility.… read more
15 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sophie & Aurélie) for host
Nous avons passé 2 semaines avec Claudia sur l'île de Santa Cruz, a s'occuper des chevaux. L'idée est d'éduquer les gens à faire attention aux chevaux souvent maltraités ou laisser à l'abandon sur le bord de la route : "educa por el bienestar de los caballos". Son projet est vraiment très intéressant et elle a besoin de volontaires pour l'aider.… read more
28 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Carlyn )
Thanks to Lisa, Austin and Carlyn my project did become much more popular on the Islands.
Now we also have 3 horses ridable, well done !!!
Very good was also their great effort in working with the children , who visited our horses and our program. Thank you so much and we all hope you come back.
Now we also have 3 horses ridable, well done !!!
Very good was also their great effort in working with the children , who visited our horses and our program. Thank you so much and we all hope you come back.
(Excellent)
