We are a non-profit organization that offers “Integral Rehabilitation” based on the hippotherapy. In this case; the horse is used as a therapeutic tool to help children and young people with mental and physical disabilities. Because of the three-dimensional movement of the horse; the patient receives a sense of balance; coordination; orientation and rhythm. As also the distribution of alpha waves is increased; the patient is relaxed; and can learn easier physically and mentally. This relaxation has a positive effect on the following therapies:
Intern´s primary responsibilities:
The regular working time is 40 hours; Monday-Friday from 8h-12h (horse therapy) and from 14h-18h (riding lessons). For feeding the horses in the morning (6:15) we are operating in exchange as well during weekend service (Saturday / Sunday if necessary; 8h-12h).
If you are interested in joining our intern program; please send your CV and application letter to: heidi.paliz@gmail.com.
One of our staff will pick you up at the airport if you opt for a transfer; holding a sign that says your name.
Tumbaco; near Quito (the capital) in a beautiful valley next to the river San Pedro
Year round
1 week minimum
Adults of both sexes 18+
No special skills needed. This project is also interesting for people with experience in therapies so they can provide profound support to our therapists and learn from them. Nevertheless; people without skills but loving kids and horses are very welcome to join this project; too. Volunteers should have knowledge about horses. Those who do not have knowledge about horses will receive a basic training course at the start of the volunteer program and get them ready for the therapies. Basic Spanish skills would be helpful; but they can learn Spanish even with a teacher who comes to the Center.
Inscription: 280 Euros. Accommodation: 80 Euros per month. The fee includes: introduction to the hippotherapy; accommodation in the volunteer house; internet access (Wi-Fi); once weekly transportation to a shopping centre; Foundation t-shirt; certificate of participation. (The fees are discounted for VLA members; saving 20 Euros per month). Transfer from the airport is optional (15 Euros during the day; 30 Euros from 6pm onwards and on weekends). The volunteers have to pay for their own meals. The volunteer house has a fully equipped kitchen; so that the preparation of meals is possible.
