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BE A PART OF THE DREAM: A LITTLE IS A LOT
Volunteer with us and Join Our Family!
At Hold Fast To Dreams, we offer a unique volunteer experience where you can live, work, and grow alongside a diverse team of people from all over the world.
Whether you're here for a few weeks or a few months, you’ll be part of a supportive community that values animal welfare, kindness, and teamwork.
At Hold Fast To Dreams, we believe that volunteers are more than just helpers—they’re part of our family. If you’re ready to immerse yourself in a meaningful experience, make lifelong memories, and contribute to a worthy cause, we can’t wait to welcome you.
Typical Tasks We Need Help With
Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
Feeding Animals (horses, dogs, cats)
Cleaning Boxes, Paddocks and Kennels
Assisting with Maintenance
Farm Projects
Walking Dogs
Grooming Horses
You’ll gain hands-on experience in animal care and farm life, and it’s always fulfilling to know that your work directly benefits the animals in our care!
What We Offer in Exchange for Your Help
In exchange for assisting with tasks up to five hours (usually much less), five days a week, we provide:
Shared Accommodation (2-person rooms)
Electricity
Water
Toilet and Shower Facilities
Laundry
Full Kitchen
Fibre Optic WiFi
Please note:
Food is NOT included. Volunteers are responsible for their own meals, but you’ll have access to a full kitchen to prepare your own food.
Additional Activities and Experiences
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as:
Horse Experiences
Dog Training
Hiking
Yoga & Sound Baths
Team Lunches/Dinners
Wine O'Clock - Unwind with the team after a fulfilling week
Day Trips - Beach trips, festivals, wineries, and more!
These activities provide a great opportunity to bond with other volunteers and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Our International Community
As a truly international organization, we welcome volunteers from all corners of the globe.
We are currently a small team of seven staff members, all of whom started as volunteers and only four of them live permanently on site.
Our communication on-site is conducted exclusively in English to ensure that everyone, regardless of their native language, can participate fully in team activities and tasks.
This creates an exciting, cross-cultural environment where you’ll meet people from different backgrounds and exchange experiences while working together towards a common goal.
Our Philosophy
At Hold Fast To Dreams, our mission is to create a place where everyone—both animals and people—feel safe, seen, and welcome. We are more than just a sanctuary; we are a community.
Our core values include:
Animal Welfare
Teamwork
Kindness
Compassion
Creativity
Laughter
We are a place of healing and joy. Many of our full-time staff members began as volunteers, and those who eventually leave to return to their “real lives” often come back to visit. Our worst complaint we ever received was that "everyone just wants to be happy here!" And we proudly wear that as a badge of honor!
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a difference and become part of our vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you! Here’s how to apply:
Tell us about your experience (if any) with animals or farm work.
Specify your preferred dates and the length of your stay.
Let us know if you have special skills (e.g., animal experience, marketing, photography, social media) that you’d like to contribute.
Confirm that you meet our age requirements: at least 18 years old.
Before applying:
Read our Volunteer Handbook
Check out the Community Rules
Review our Volunteer Waiver & Agreement
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