FARMSTAY

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Argentina Youth activities Youth activities Group Permanent

About the project

FARMSTAY

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This family operates an equestrian tourism business in the Córdoba Hills, renowned for their breathtaking views and healthy climate. The region's higher elevations feature expansive grasslands of 'paja brava,' while lower altitudes boast a rich diversity of tree species, birds, and wildlife, all accessible from horseback. From early spring to autumn, a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers enhances the scenic landscape. This idyllic setting offers a range of riding experiences, including authentic gaucho activities.

💼 What the programme involves

This family-run farm provides immersive excursions that extend beyond simple horseback riding. Their services offer a unique blend of nature immersion in rural settings, historical and cultural insights, scenic exploration, and authentic local cuisine. It's a distinct way to experience new places from the saddle of a magnificent horse. Daily, volunteers will begin early to prepare the horses for these excursions. Volunteer responsibilities include guiding tours, assisting with animal care (grooming, bathing, and stall cleaning), saddling horses for excursions, addressing tourist requests, and ensuring the safety, comfort, and security of all participants. Over time, volunteers may also contribute to promoting the excursions through email outreach, social media updates, and visits to local hostels.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteers have an onsite shared accommodation with the family that lives in the farm. The main advantage of staying with a family is the possibility of getting to know better the Argentine customs, the way of life and mostly, the possibility of practicing the language 24 hours a day. The volunteers will have both, a great learning experience and a personal experience that makes them feel at home, establishing bonds that will last in time.

🍲 Food

Three meals per day are provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You should be open to eat in the Argentinian style and with local ingredients. You will be able to get a ride to the supermarket if you want any special. Meals are prepared as a team, so the family will ask you for helping to cook or set the table. You are also welcomed to prepare a special plate for the family.

📍 About the location

The project is located in a rural area on the outskirts.

🎒 Leisure activities

Living in or visiting a rural area offers a wide range of activities that allow you to connect with nature, enjoy peace and quiet, and experience a different way of life. They can vary depending on what you prefer. They can be: horseback riding, reading books, wildlife watching and bird watching, camping, trekking, etc.

⚠️ Requirements

To participate, applicants must be in good general mental and physical health. Additionally, the following criteria apply:
Knowledge on horseback riding.
Respect for diverse cultures.
Tolerance and respect for individual differences.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and work independently.
Be able to communicate in Spanish.
Minimum age of 18.
Proactive and self-motivated.
A genuine passion for animals and nature is essential.

🤝 Meeting point

We will pick you up upon arrival; our transfer service will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. It is very important that you send us your flight information beforehand. It takes about 40 minutes to get from the airport to the accommodation. Please bear in mind that the transfer back to the airport is not included, you will need to take a taxi or a bus when you finish your project.

On Monday we will meet for the cultural orientation meeting and the city tour. If you book Spanish lessons, you will also take a placement test that day and you will be assigned to a group of your level. The Spanish course includes 4 daily hours of group Spanish lessons (20 hours per week).
If there is not a group of your level you will take 10 hours per week of individual lessons.

If you don’t take Spanish lessons, you will be introduced to the volunteer project where we will set the exact schedule of your daily tasks.