Borneo Horses and Tribeschildren Volunteer

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Borneo Horses and Tribeschildren Volunteer

Volunteers on this program have a real chance to share the culture of a rural Bornean community and help out at the local school. You will also lend a hand training and riding the village horses.

Volunteer Role

The farm where volunteers stay has been graded as almost one hundred per cent eco-friendly. The farm buildings have been built using only local materials and the food is grown almost entirely organically:

Horse-riding and the training of horses
Spending time in the local kindergarten
Interact with the tribeschildren
Tree planting
Learn about tribal traditions
General farm work.
You could also find yourself on a lake cruise in one of the nearby National Parks!

*If you enjoy horse-riding, you will love the rides in the jungle. If you are not keen on riding you will be able to help groom the horses.

** Volunteers take part in the regional rainforest regeneration project, planting trees in the surrounding forests to offset carbon emissions.

Location

The project is based in Sarawak which is situated in the north west of Borneo - an area rarely touched by tourism. Miri is the nearest large city where tourists tend to organize trips to the national parks of Lambir, the Niah Caves and Loagan Bunut.

Accommodation and Meals

Up to three volunteers share a bedroom in a comfortable farmhouse fitted with modern flush toilets. Bed linen is provided and rooms are cleaned each day. As with all of our projects - safety is paramount – and in this instance – the farmhouse is guarded at night.

All meals are included.

Programme Overview

Prices & Durations:
2 weeks $1109/€829

How to book & pay:
$339/€259 deposit to secure place, balance due 10 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Overnight stay and welcome dinner
All accommodation
Bed linen
All meals (including tea and coffee)
Private internal transportation
Local guides, project specialists
Access permits to National Parks
Donation to local projects

What is not included?
All flights
Meals
Email or phone charges
Any excursions over not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Beverages

Programme Summary:
Volunteers will take part in the re-forestation of the rainforest project to offset their carbon dioxide emissions. They will also have the opportunity to work in the local kindergarten and ride and train the village horses.

Arrival dates:
The programme begins on the 1st Monday of each month.