PROGRAMS
Florence Animal Care Program
Italian Horse Protection and Ohana Rescue
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Shadowing Animal Care Professionals at Rescues and Sanctuaries
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with the Florence program! You’ll spend your days surrounded by rescued animals, learning how to care for and support their recovery while soaking up the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.
At Italian Horse Protection in the charming village of Montaione, you’ll dive into the world of horses and discover what it takes to care for these majestic animals.
At Ohana rescue, meet over 220 farm animals and hear their incredible stories of rescue and recovery.
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Included with the fees
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Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
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At least 4 rotations
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Accommodation
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24/7 on-site support
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Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
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Daily breakfast and 2 dinners per week
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Medical and travel insurance
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Transportation
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1 excursion outside of the city
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2 cultural immersion tours and activities
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Pre-program and post-program support
Housing in Florence
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*Note that program start date listed is always a Sunday and your housing is available from that day. The first day of shadowing is the Monday after move in day. The last day of the program stated is always a Saturday and housing is booked for you up until this morning. The last day of shadowing is the Thursday of that week. The last Friday is kept for final packing and personal tasks, therefore you can checkout on Friday instead of Saturday if that is preferable for you.