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Looking for volunteer to help with the dog kennel and develop the trails, in Rural Alberta, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We relocated our sled dog kennel to rural Alberta (between Edmonton and Jasper) in the fall of 2018. Maintenance of the old and new trails is an ongoing project so that they are in good shape for training the dogs. The dogs are our passion. We all enjoy energetic, happy, positive vibes, both in our home, and in the dog yard. In the winter months we train the dogs and attend sled dog races throughout North America. The exercise program is maintained year round for the dogs and puppies, which helps with their development, so they are in shape for winter training and racing.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will experience the natural habitat and wildlife of Alberta and learn how to train and care for sled dogs of all ages. Depending on your abilities, you may have the opportunity to drive a dog team.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    You must be a dog lover, self-motivated, responsible, a hard worker with a positive attitude and willing to learn our procedures. The ability to fix things, perform trail work and any other tasks related to maintaining the dog yard would be an asset. Daily chores include feeding, cleaning, maintaining and caring for the dogs and their surroundings. Assistance with training the adult dogs and walking and playing with the puppies will be part of the daily routine. Our place is best suited for individuals who are able to work independently, reliable, physically fit and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Driving the ATV is part of the daily routine. Volunteers should be kind, independent, innovative and ready for adventure.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own sleeping quarters in the house or the RV in summer. Meals and bathroom facilities (2) are in the main house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located 3 hours from Jasper and 1 hour from Edmonton, which may be visited should time and schedules permit.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 253671877497

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The image depicts a pack of wolves traversing a snow-covered field, with a dense forest of trees serving as a backdrop under a clear blue sky.
The image is a collage of five photos showing a grassy field with trees, a trailer, and a forest. It appears to be a rural setting.
The image depicts a person wearing a red coat and black pants, pulling a sled through the snow with dogs, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts five dogs standing in a grassy field, their attention focused on something in the distance, with trees visible in the background.

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