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3h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 25
Per day
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- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
You are required to pay $25 per night for each night's stay. This includes shared ranch house accommodation (maximum 3 volunteers at a time), fan, 3 meals, tea/coffee, riding helmet, towel, bedding. The fee is payable upon arrival for the period confirmed. We provide a work area, patio, and guest-class comfort at the ranch for all volunteers.
What you get
4
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jan
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- Stay at least
- 4 days
The Experience
This volunteer slot has opportunities in the following areas for you to contribute your expertise and experience: 1. Trail Riding 2. Exercise/work riding 3. Social Media promotion/photography of horse business. 4. Grooming 5. Use other useful skills in this area to add value.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
- Between 20 and 48 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Be from outside Sri Lanka
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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14 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 8 Meeting locals
- 7 Learning about sustainability
- 7 Developing environmental awareness
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 9 15. Life on land
- 8 3. Good health and well-being
- 6 6. Clean water and sanitation
Amelie Lucky
Switzerland
Since the first moment i felt mostly welcomed there, even before the trip Alfie helped me with the logistics getting there! I stayed there 2 weeks and it was a wonderful experience, you really have the chance to get in touch with nature, but there is no wifi if you need to work remotely Food is simply incredible, and work is not that hard, you have a lot of free time and the place is far from the city so you have to occupy your time there. Since the second day i had the chance to work with horses, all the staff is so kind and explained me everything. highly recommended!!
28 days ago
Alfie replied
Hi Amélie,
It was our pleasure to have you with us. Thank you for being an exemplary guest and taking the time to leave us a positive review. We wish you all the best and look forward to welcoming you back anytime in the future!
Hannah
United Kingdom
I was warmly welcomed from the moment I arrived, with great communication in the lead up. The nature surrounding the farm is truly breathtaking - I have learnt the names of so many birds and have seen all kinds of wildlife. I didn't have much riding experience, but the staff at the farm kindly helped me grasp the basics and I always felt at ease. The food was delicious and beautifully presented at every meal. Most importantly, Alfie was the most wonderful host and I am so grateful for this experience. It was truly an honour to stay at Vonfidel the farm and be a part of this beautiful family :)
11 months ago
Kendal
United States
Holistic Holliday with Horses is what I would use to describe this wonderful experience. Allie's the farm is the perfect retreat. The work is easy & the environment is so friendly. If you're looking for a place to disconnect with busy city life & reconnect with nature & animals this is the place to do it. 100/10 recommend:)
11 months ago
Victor
Spain
Vonfidel the farm offers an unforgettable riding holiday experience where both riders and horses find joy and harmony. Nestled in a serene, tropical setting, the farm provides a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and immersive nature experiences. With well-trained horses, experienced wranglers, and a focus on comfort and safety, Vonfidel the farm creates a welcoming environment for riders of all levels. Whether you're exploring lush trails or enjoying a peaceful sunset ride, Vonfidel the farm ensures a unique and memorable the farm getaway.
4 months ago
Alfie replied
Hi Victor,
Thank you for leaving a positive review about your engagement and stay with us. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your time here. However, we noticed your closing comment about natural horsemanship and wanted to address it.
Throughout your stay, we frequently asked if there was anything more you’d like to experience, and your response was always that everything was great. It’s important to note that our Worldpacker hosting is not intended as a substitute for a natural horsemanship training course. Our primary focus as a business is providing riding holidays. That said, I regret we didn’t have the chance to discuss natural horsemanship during our mealtime conversations—an opportunity that was always available.
Given that your visit occurred between riding holidays, our team was catching up on leave rotation and horse moves between our stables. I could have taken my leave as well, but I stayed to ensure you had the best possible experience. We’ve had occasional volunteers who left feeling under-engaged, and I wanted to give you my full attention and diligence.
I would kindly suggest that, in the future, direct communication with your host could help clarify such matters. You could have easily gained more exposure to natural horsemanship had we known your interest. Our focus was on ensuring you stayed safe in the saddle and created lasting memories. Remember, your visit was for the ‘Cleaning and Administration’ position, not horsemanship, yet we provided daily rides as well while you had the daily opportunity to witness horses of diverse levels lunged.
I do regret receiving a 4-star rating over an issue we could have easily resolved had it been communicated.
Warm regards,
Alfie
Rebekah
United Kingdom
Alfie is the best host when he is there however this opportunity was defiantly not what I was expecting. If reconnecting with nature and wanting to dissociate completely from the world then this is a great place to do so! As far as volunteering goes there isn't anything you are required to do except ride Copper. I did struggle with the length of the minimum stay and did leave a little early as felt very much isolated! Learnt a lot about health benefits on food saw more about how locals really live. Didn't see much natural horsemanship but grateful for the opportunity to see how it ran.
8 months ago
Alfie replied
Hi Rebekah,
Thank you for your review and for sharing your positive experiences and remarks. However, we regret receiving a 3-star rating, as we had no idea you were struggling during your two-week stay. At the time, we had a minimum two-week requirement, but after reading your feedback, we promptly lowered it.
I understand that being in a foreign country may have made it harder to express any discomfort during your stay, but I want to emphasize that we are always open to discussion. We are well-traveled, educated, and mature enough to sit down and address any concerns. For context, I have worked with Fortune 100 companies, where work-life balance and addressing grievances are high priorities—skills I apply here at the ranch as well.
We are also very careful to ensure that volunteers aren’t overworked, and we take extra steps to make sure tasks stay within agreed-upon hours. Our volunteer program is not, and never will be, a replacement for employees, and to suggest otherwise would be completely incorrect. Many volunteers have enjoyed the freedom and flexibility our program offers, making the most of their stay on Sri Lanka’s beautiful east coast. The key difference is that many of them rated us 5 stars, while you rated us lower for the same experience.
It’s unfortunate we didn’t have the chance to address your concerns in real-time, as you consistently mentioned everything was “all good” when I checked in with you. I regret we didn’t have the opportunity to resolve what seem to be simple matters.
Warm regards,
Alfie
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