Horse Care and Village Support in San José, Mexico
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Program Overview
Join the Horse Care and Village Support program in Manialtepec with International Volunteer HQ and support a rural community focused on eco tourism, animal care and sustainable development. Volunteers help feed, groom and bathe horses and assist with daily care. Depending on the season, you may also prepare horses and trails for eco tours, support basic farming and help maintain natural areas like beaches, rivers and forests. Volunteers often join conservation tasks such as reforestation, cleanups, wildlife monitoring and supporting eco tourism efforts. You may help deliver environmental, cultural or simple English workshops and assist with community outreach or small scale agriculture. This placement suits volunteers who love animals, enjoy outdoor work and want to experience village life while contributing to conservation and community development. You will stay with a host family or in shared lodging, receive meals, pre departure guidance, orientation and support from the local team. Programs start every Tuesday, run one to twelve weeks and offer immersion in rural Mexican culture while helping people and animals thrive.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
Updated May 20, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Mexico
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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What does the Horse Care and Village Support program involve?
You will volunteer in San José Manialtepec to support horse care, eco-tourism activities and environmental work alongside the local community.
* Tasks such as bathing, feeding and moving horses.
* Beach and river clean-ups and reforestation activities.
* English-language workshops and support for local guides.
What are the start dates and duration options for the program?
The program in Manialtepec starts every Tuesday and has flexible duration options depending on your commitment.
* Programs start every Tuesday.
* Volunteer hours up to six hours per day.
* Duration options range from one to twelve weeks.
What accommodation and meals are provided for the program?
Accommodation is provided in a homestay with a host family in the village and meals are included on work-days in the Horse Care and Village Support program.
* Homestay with local host family.
* Share a room with up to two other volunteers.
* Three meals a day provided on volunteer work-days.
What are the requirements for volunteering in the program?
Volunteers must be aged 18 or older on their start date and provide adequate travel insurance before participating in the Manialtepec program.
* Minimum age 18 on start date.
* Requirement to provide travel insurance.
* English fluency is required.
What kind of support and orientation is provided for the program?
IVHQ provides airport pickup, orientation and in-country guidance for volunteers joining the Horse Care and Village Support program in Manialtepec.
* Airport pickup at Puerto Escondido airport included.
* Orientation covers local culture, safety and project expectations.
* Local team available for in-country support.
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