Join us at a remote husky farm in Øverbygd, Norway

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  Beschreibung

  Hello, and thanks for your interest in joining us. Are you already in northern Norway? Drop us a line! 😉
  
  We look for handy & weather proof people with a Professional background in carpentry, tourism and animals, to work together with us at our remote farm. Positions wanted :
  
  - Carpenter and dogsledding guide, September 25 to May 26
  - Housekeeper and dogsledding guide, August 25 to May 26
  - Extra hands for shorter periods
  
  Building season is in the summer, guiding season starts in September.
  
  We have huskies, but in the summer they represent only 20% of the work : most of the tasks at our place are versatile farmlife. Carpentry, housekeeping, gardening, cooking... Are you up for joining the team?
  
  Accommodation provided, as well as salary for every hour and every helper. Wage according to experience. Health insurance and full coverage under our company insurance
  
  ❄ WHO WE ARE
  We are a Norwegian - French couple running a small husky farm and guesthouse. We are experienced outdoor guides specialised in the Arctic. We have organised trips for more than 20 years. We live in a remote farm with 1 teenager, 35 huskies, 6 puppies, 2 cats, and a wonderful team of 2, Belgium brother and sister.
  
  ❄ SKILLS
  Hard-working, motivated, positive : it's a lifestyle, not a 9 to 5 job. It’s important that you are flexible, and so are we, as it can be long days in a rustic environment. Life at the farm involves various tasks, which are repetitive - but also fulfilling with the right mindset!
  
  - maintenance and carpentry
  - dogs feeding (animal care)
  - welcoming guests (hospitality)
  - co-guiding husky tours
  - cleaning accommodations (housekeeping)
  - cooking and freezing in large quantities for expeditions
  
  ❄ REQUIREMENTS
  No smoking, no drinking
  Animals lover
  Nationality : EU countries only (no visa required)
  Working language : English
  Driving licence
  Autonomous with laundry & meals
  Self-starter‍ mentality
  Send us an email with CV + experience
  
  ❄ CONDITIONS : salary + accommodation, full coverage under our company insurance.
  
  We can also help with working clothes, a lot of unforgettable experiences with our huskies, and an insight into the life in the Arctic. We appreciate to welcome couples, because our farm can be remote to be here by yourself.
  
  Please note that there is a 2 weeks trial period, and that the work on a  farm can be hard, especially in November-January when the temperatures are below 10°. The animals have to be fed and the cleaning has to be done at fix time, irrelevant how the weather is.
  
  ❄ OUR ACTIVITY
  We offer outdoor adventures to our guests : dogsledding, sailing, skiing, whale watching... Our activities are very seasonal :
  
  August - November : full time dog-training on kart and quad. Production of firewood. Cleaning accommodations between bookings. Carpentry, painting & fencing. Picking and preparing berries, rhubarb, mushrooms, moose and pig meat.
  
  May - August : tidying after the snow melting, production of firewood for next winter, diverse carpentry projects and sheds to build and arrange, harvesting birch bark, building and restoration of local/traditional cultural heritage, fixing and painting at the farm. ‍
  
  December - January : guiding dogsledding trips, snow-plowing, guest-house host (cooking, cleaning).
  
  February - April : assistant with logistics around long trips from the the farm. Possibility to join some expeditions as assistant guide and cook. We can be away for some weeks, so you shall be self-driven.  
  
  ❄ PLEASE INCLUDE
  CV and previous experiences
  A few sentences about yourself, your work experience, why to join our team, dates
  Allergies or dietary restrictions
  Language skills‍
  
  ❄ GETTING THERE - AIRPORTS Bardufoss (BDU) is the closest airport, about 20 minutes drive from our farm, time table on - You can also check Tromsø (TOS) and Narvik (EVE) or by train from Stockholm.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Wassersport

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Tiere

  

  Wintersport

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Natur

  

  Gebirge

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  To be a part of the team will give you memories that will last for a long time! For sure the practice will be meaningful, interesting, and hopefully make your dream come true. You will learn about dogsledding and the Norwegian outdoor life or "friluftsliv".
  
  There will be many opportunities to hike with our dogs ; stay in our mountain cabin for some nights, the area is famous for its amazing northern lights in the winter, and midnight sun in summer. You can also borrow outdoor equipment such as snowshoes, sleeping bags and more.
  
  But most of all we are very happy to share our lifestyle and beautiful region with you! :)

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn

  Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.

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  Arbeit

  What a day at the Farm may look like:
  
  Wake up and grab some breakfast, before throwing on your ‘dog clothes’ and receiving a warm welcome from your new furry friends. Our morning routines with the animals are always the same : feeding, picking poo and giving water. After this is completed, grab a well earned cup of coffee and discuss with us the plan for the day. This can involve dog training, painting, cleaning guesthouse, processing firewood and working on general maintenance and carpentry at the farm.
  
  You will be taught about feeding the dogs, how to prepare the meals, etc... This includes learning how to assess the physical condition of huskies and understanding how the feeding program changes over the year with the level of activity of the dogs and weather. Regular tasks like claw clipping, paws and health checks will also be covered.
  
  We love to work with people who are efficient, passionate and see the funny side of life when things don’t go as planned. You will be working alongside us, and spending a lot of time together in a remote location. It is important that you enjoy the social side of things, and can get on easily with people.
  
  After a few hours of hard work, enjoy lunch - on your own or with us depending on the tasks of the day. This is often eating together in the garden , but also eating expedition food together with guests by the campfire, taking in the views of the beautiful scenery that is our ‘playground’ here in north Norway!
  
  We sometimes have dinner together in the evenings, or you may prefer to pack a sandwich and take a hike up the mountains with a dog, to watch the sunset over the forest, river and mountains!

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Deutsch: Fließend
  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend
  Norwegian: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  We provide a room in a shared accommodation : tiny house or rustic cabin by the dog yard.
  
  It's small and cosy, and has everything needed : electricity, radiator, wood-stove, kitchen. Couples welcome.
  
  Shared toilets and bathroom. We usually eat meals separately, and cook one meal per week together : everyone is welcome to share their cooking skills, new tastes are always welcome!

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  Was noch ...

  Please note that in winter you might wait for a reply from us for a week, this is when all our time is spent with the dogs on tour.
  
  TIME OFF : 2 days a week. The dogs need care and feeding 24h/7 and we are a small team, so it is generally easier to plan daily excursion than multiple days.
  
  LOCAL SIGHTS : we can advise on many nice places to explore in our close surroundings, Målselv region is definitely worth to explore. We have canoes, cross country skis and touring equipment.
  
  AVAILABLE TRANSPORTS : our lodge is remote, so it's necessary to have a driving licence to go shopping. We are located in the forest with no neighbours, outside a very small hamlet, and you won't have a lot of transport possibilities. If you like to be around a lot of people all the time, this might not be the best place for you!
  
  "Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it!"

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Very good wifi connection (fiber)

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Plenty of space for any size of van to park near the house and connect to our electricity.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Dogs and cats

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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