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Naxos Horseriding

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Location
Greece: Naxos

Length of Position
minimum 1 month for volunteers

Program Duration
3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 5-8 weeks, 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks, over 2 years

Typical Duration of Program
7-12 months

  • Description

    We are looking for someone who can take care of the horses and be a tour guide for our international guests but because the accommodation is shared we can only take females.

  • Highlights

    We have two centres on the island with dream beaches to ride along and trails into the mountains. We offer fair payment. Shared accommodation and transport to and from work are provided. We are a great team to work with and you get to live on a wonderful island.

  • Qualifications

    You should be an experienced horseback rider. You should also be experienced in stable work. An English speaker with a friendly, optimistic character with high motivation for this job. You need a current driver's license. You must have a love of working with horses and want to learn about tourism. We have a great weather here but sometimes it's windy or raining in the winter but even then, you should enjoy taking care of the horses. Naxos is a dream island and working in our Horse Farm is a dream job, but you must also expect to work hard. This is not so much a job as a way of life and to enjoy it you must embrace the Greek culture. Please do not apply if you are only looking for a cheap holiday. As previously stated you must expect to work hard.

  • Job Types

    • Agricultural Economics
    • Agricultural Sciences
    • Animal Sciences
    • Ranch Employment
    • Resort Employment
    • Sports
    • Tourism
  • Languages

    • English

  • Cost in US$:

  • Salary/Pay

    starting at 200 euros each month increasing in the summer when it is paid on a commission basis per horse plus shared accommodation, transport to and from work and a greek sim card

  • Experience Required

    no

  • Volunteer Types

    • Agriculture
    • Animal Welfare
    • Eco-tourism
    • Equestrian
    • Parks
    • Sports
    • Tourism
  • Typical Volunteer

    A young, friendly horseback rider who wants to learn about tourism, Greece, stable management, English Language and tour guiding customers on horseback.

  • Age Range

    Between 18 and 35

  • This Program is open to

    American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Apartment/Flat

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups of 2-4

  • Application Process Involves

    • Resume
    • Phone/Video Interview
  • Naxos Horseriding's Mission Statement

    Our mission is to make our guests' dreams come true; to show them Naxos on horseback and to make their stay a memorable one. It is also to give our team a chance to make their dreams a reality, working with the guests and horses.

  • Year Founded

    1999