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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.
Slovakia
Temporary review written by the Worldpackers team.
11 months ago
Germany
My time with Ronald and his family has been one of the simultaneously most challenging and most rewarding experiences of my life.
Working with the dogs can be stressful, but if you are looking for personal growth, this is the place to be.
The whole family is very warm and welcoming and I am sad that I have to leave them.
11 months ago
United States
This is an experience I won't forget and it was so much fun! It is what you make it. I had a great time playing games and working with the other volunteers and the kids. It is important you show respect and listen carefully and you may be able to learn many new things from dog sledding to using a snow mobile. Thank you so much for sharing stories and showing me the Sami way of life. I missed all of the huskies as soon as I had to go :)
11 months ago
Spain
The whole family made me feel included and I learnt even more than expected about dogs, sami culture and myself. You must be ready to have initiative and deal with stressful situations (load and active dogs). Be aware that the experience depends on when you are going - during or out of tourism season. Thanks a lot to all those who made this experience so awesome:)
about 1 year ago
Thank you, Nerea, for your kind words. 🌟 We are very happy that you became part of our family and that you embraced both the dogs and the Sami culture with such warmth and curiosity. You handled the challenges with a positive spirit, and your help was truly appreciated. We wish you all the best in your future adventures – and you are always welcome back, maybe even for a winter season. 🐾❄️
United Kingdom
This was my first experience of volunteering aged 50. From being greeted at the airport by the home I felt really at ease. the home amd his family treats everyone equally and respectfully during there time visiting. the home and his Wife taught me many Sami traditions and ways to treat the land and care for huskies and develop new skills I never knew I had in me before. Being with huskies and learning there daily routine was an amazing experience to see how loved and cared . the home had me building new huskies houses and carrying of loads of diy jobs which I absolutely loved.
over 1 year ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
