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Help care for sled dogs! Tasks include feeding, cleaning kennels, training, and harnessing teams for runs. You’ll learn about dog behavior, nutrition, and sled equipment while working closely with experienced mushers. Dog cuddles are part of the job! This is a volunteer position with a small allowance. Love dogs, winter, and adventure? Join us for a unique hands-on Arctic experience with our amazing huskies! 🐕❄️
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Belgium
I really had an amazing time there ! I was welcome by the home's family, learned about dog sledding (yes, even in the summer) and about the sami culture and mindset. The dogs were adorable. The fact that socializing, petting and cuddling is actually useful to their training made my days fun and useful at the same time. The place is surrounded by beautiful and quiet nature, perfect to reconnect with myself. If you like peace, dogs and to learn about the local culture, go for it !
4 months ago
France
My time at the farm was a lonely one. I did learn about Sami culture and traditions, and did learn a lot about dogs, but some communication issues where hard to get past.
5 months ago
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you learned about Sami culture and the dogs during your stay.
I’m sorry that your experience felt lonely at times. We did try to include you in activities and daily life on the farm, including fishing trips and social time together, but I understand that communication and different expectations may have affected the experience.
I wish you all the best in your future travels.
Brazil
Amazing experience really recommend it if like animals , nature and time for yourself
7 months ago
Switzerland
Daily routine Dec-April 7:00 feeding 9:30 sledding 2h lunch 14:30 sledding 18:00 feeding Amazing dogs but it's a stressful,physical work.Playing with children is included;) Pro: -Amazing work:preparing dogs and sledding with them -Work-feedback from the home -Learning about Sami -the home supports trips+sauna Con: -Lack of communication.Problems to understand&be understood -Accommodation is an outside container without bathroom,4sq.m.with a locker as a wardrobe. Don't take too much with you -Olav,the neighbour helps with sledding.Be careful,he has anger problems,once he threw me off the snowmobile
8 months ago
Thank you for your feedback.
I’m glad you enjoyed working with the dogs. I also take your comments about communication and accommodation seriously.
I would like to note that you chose to stay about a month longer than agreed, which I appreciate.
Thank you for your effort, and I wish you all the best.
Denmark
Me and my boyfriend volunteered at Husky Isogaisa. It was and amazing experience. We were so lucky to meet 3 other lovely volunteers and we had a blast together. We got to live in a newly renovated cabin besides the house, which was very nice. The work we did mainly consisted of feeding the dogs, and helping with the sledding. Getting to do the sledding is so much fun! The work is spread throughout the day, with breaks in between, the work is intense and you do work 6-7 hours a day 5 days a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. They will provide you with clothing for working and sledding.
8 months ago
Hi Victoria,
Thank you so much for your kind words – I’m really glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the dogs and the team.
Regarding the food, I understand your point. At times it became a challenge when not everyone wanted to eat what Beate prepared. We are Sámi, and a diet with a lot of meat and fish is a natural part of our culture.
Thank you again for your feedback and for your time here.
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