Image: Rooted [4 weeks]

Rooted [4 weeks]

Quinta Pedagógica Alão Radical·Alenquer, Portugal

Global Volunteer

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English, Portuguese, Spanish

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #15 by building up communities' capacity to respond and act upon the degradation of natural habitat, diversity loss, and the protection of wildlife.
This project contributes to,
Image: Life On Land - Target 15.5

Life On Land - Target 15.5

Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Farm & Land Maintenance: Clear overgrowth, trim branches and maintain riding trails, paths and walkways to ensure safe access for horses, riders and visitors. Assist with the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of wooden and electric fences across the property. Support painting, staining and restoration work on fences, gates, stables and other farm buildings. Assist with general groundkeeping, including weeding, pasture maintenance, cleaning and tidying farm facilities. Help maintain outdoor areas, fields, trees and surrounding green spaces.
Space Development & Improvement: Brainstorming and working on projects to develop, enhance, and beautify the farm's common areas and outdoor spaces.
Sustainability & Community Engagement Support the development and implementation of sustainability-focused activities. Help identify and develop eco-friendly practices that can contribute to the association's environmental mission. Participate in activities and projects that promote the association's values and engagement with the community.
Space Development & Improvement: Contribute ideas and practical support to projects aimed at developing, improving and beautifying common areas and outdoor spaces. Take part in small renovation, repair and DIY projects around the farm. Help create more functional, welcoming and attractive spaces for animals, visitors and the local community.
Animal Welfare & Equine Care: Assist with the daily care and well-being of the horses, including feeding and turning horses out to pasture. Clean and maintain horse stables, including mucking out and removing manure. Assist with basic groundwork and horse exercise activities, according to the volunteer's experience and the association's needs. Clean, organise and maintain the tack room, ensuring saddles, bridles and other equipment are properly stored and cared for. Support the care and well-being of other farm animals, such as donkeys, ducks and goats.
Week 2
Farm & Land Maintenance: Clear overgrowth, trim branches and maintain riding trails, paths and walkways to ensure safe access for horses, riders and visitors. Assist with the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of wooden and electric fences across the property. Support painting, staining and restoration work on fences, gates, stables and other farm buildings. Assist with general groundkeeping, including weeding, pasture maintenance, cleaning and tidying farm facilities. Help maintain outdoor areas, fields, trees and surrounding green spaces.
Space Development & Improvement: Brainstorming and working on projects to develop, enhance, and beautify the farm's common areas and outdoor spaces.
Sustainability & Community Engagement Support the development and implementation of sustainability-focused activities. Help identify and develop eco-friendly practices that can contribute to the association's environmental mission. Participate in activities and projects that promote the association's values and engagement with the community.
Space Development & Improvement: Contribute ideas and practical support to projects aimed at developing, improving and beautifying common areas and outdoor spaces. Take part in small renovation, repair and DIY projects around the farm. Help create more functional, welcoming and attractive spaces for animals, visitors and the local community.
Animal Welfare & Equine Care: Assist with the daily care and well-being of the horses, including feeding and turning horses out to pasture. Clean and maintain horse stables, including mucking out and removing manure. Assist with basic groundwork and horse exercise activities, according to the volunteer's experience and the association's needs. Clean, organise and maintain the tack room, ensuring saddles, bridles and other equipment are properly stored and cared for. Support the care and well-being of other farm animals, such as donkeys, ducks and goats.
Week 3
Space Development & Improvement: Brainstorming and working on projects to develop, enhance, and beautify the farm's common areas and outdoor spaces.
Animal Welfare & Equine Care: Assist with the daily care and well-being of the horses, including feeding and turning horses out to pasture. Clean and maintain horse stables, including mucking out and removing manure. Assist with basic groundwork and horse exercise activities, according to the volunteer's experience and the association's needs. Clean, organise and maintain the tack room, ensuring saddles, bridles and other equipment are properly stored and cared for. Support the care and well-being of other farm animals, such as donkeys, ducks and goats.
Farm & Land Maintenance: Clear overgrowth, trim branches and maintain riding trails, paths and walkways to ensure safe access for horses, riders and visitors. Assist with the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of wooden and electric fences across the property. Support painting, staining and restoration work on fences, gates, stables and other farm buildings. Assist with general groundkeeping, including weeding, pasture maintenance, cleaning and tidying farm facilities. Help maintain outdoor areas, fields, trees and surrounding green spaces.
Space Development & Improvement: Contribute ideas and practical support to projects aimed at developing, improving and beautifying common areas and outdoor spaces. Take part in small renovation, repair and DIY projects around the farm. Help create more functional, welcoming and attractive spaces for animals, visitors and the local community.
Sustainability & Community Engagement Support the development and implementation of sustainability-focused activities. Help identify and develop eco-friendly practices that can contribute to the association's environmental mission. Participate in activities and projects that promote the association's values and engagement with the community.
Week 4
Farm & Land Maintenance: Clear overgrowth, trim branches and maintain riding trails, paths and walkways to ensure safe access for horses, riders and visitors. Assist with the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of wooden and electric fences across the property. Support painting, staining and restoration work on fences, gates, stables and other farm buildings. Assist with general groundkeeping, including weeding, pasture maintenance, cleaning and tidying farm facilities. Help maintain outdoor areas, fields, trees and surrounding green spaces.
Space Development & Improvement: Contribute ideas and practical support to projects aimed at developing, improving and beautifying common areas and outdoor spaces. Take part in small renovation, repair and DIY projects around the farm. Help create more functional, welcoming and attractive spaces for animals, visitors and the local community.
Community Engagement Support the development and implementation of sustainability-focused activities. Help identify and develop eco-friendly practices that can contribute to the association's environmental mission. Participate in activities and projects that promote the association's values and engagement with the community.
Sustainability & Promotion: Helping to develop and source sustainability-focused activities to promote the Equestrian Association's mission and eco-friendly values.
Animal Welfare & Equine Care: Assist with the daily care and well-being of the horses, including feeding and turning horses out to pasture. Clean and maintain horse stables, including mucking out and removing manure. Assist with basic groundwork and horse exercise activities, according to the volunteer's experience and the association's needs. Clean, organise and maintain the tack room, ensuring saddles, bridles and other equipment are properly stored and cared for. Support the care and well-being of other farm animals, such as donkeys, ducks and goats.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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