ESC: Happy Horse - Horse Therapy for Children

Name: ESC: Happy Horse - Horse Therapy for Children
Start: 2026-01-15
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Šibenik, Croatia

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

Join us for a unique long-term volunteering experience in Šibenik, Croatia! Our project combines therapeutic horse riding for children with disabilities and sustainable farm care. We are looking for two volunteers that will assist in preparing horses, supporting therapy sessions, and caring for a variety of animals, including horses, donkeys, llamas, and more. You'll also help maintain the farm and learn ecological practices like composting and water conservation. This is a chance to develop empathy, teamwork, and practical skills, while contributing to social inclusion, animal welfare, and sustainability. Together, we create a supportive, multicultural environment where you can grow personally and professionally while making a real impact.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The accommodation is provided by the coordinating/hosting organisation. The volunteers will receive pocket money and food allowance.

🎒 Leisure activities

The volunteers will have one training provided by the Croatian National Agency. They will participate in the "On-arrival training" at the beginning of their arrival. The accommodation and the travel expenses for the participation in both the training are covered by the National Agency.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: We are looking for two motivated, open-minded, and responsible volunteers to join our long-term European Solidarity Corps project in Šibenik, Croatia, that: - enjoy working with animals and being outdoors - care about helping children with disabilities through therapeutic riding - are interested in sustainable living, ecological practices, and learning new skills - are ready to work in a team and contribute with empathy, initiative and a positive attitude - then this opportunity is for you. No specific prior experience is required — only a willingness to learn, help, and adapt. We welcome volunteers who are respectful of diversity, eager to grow personally and professionally, and committed to making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to care for animals, support children, and experience an unforgettable intercultural exchange. Apply now and become part of our team!
Deadline: 28/12/2025 13:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

HR49275

15/01/2026 → 30/05/2026

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Deadline: 28/12/2025

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Šibenik, Croatia

Croatia

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

Croatian English