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We are a family of three ( Petra, Andreas and Liv, 1y old) running a little farm with huskies and farm animals in the municipality of Rendalen in the south of Norway.
We have a small herd of Døla cows, (an old Norwegian cattle breed) consisting of around 15 animals. In addition to the cows do we also have some sheep and goats, lamas and chicken.
On top of that do we also own 40 sleddogs, mostly Alaskan Huskies and some Siberian Huskies.
The dogs are trained and used for races and also for our mainbusiness , the touristcompany where we organize and offer sleddogtrips.
Almost every year do we get 1-2 litters of puppies which needs to be socialized and trained when old enough.
We are originally from Switzerland and moved to Norway some years ago to fulfill our dream of train and race our dogs in the beautiful nature of Scandinavia.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers have the opportunity to gain some experience in how to work with sleddogs (socializing, training, feeding etc). They will also learn a lot about farm animals and the lifestyle in this area of Norway.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We need help with the daily tasks with our animals.
This includes feeding, cleaning the kennel/stable, socializing with the animals (especially with the dogs). Each year we have 1-2 litters of huskies and we have to socialize the puppies from an early age on.
We often have some building projects going on around the house and the property. Great if a volunteer has some skills and is eager to help Petra (who is a trained carpenter) with all those different projects.
Also the dog kennel needs maintenance year round, in summer usually some repairs and in winter a lot of snowshoveling!
In late summer does normally the training for the dogs start again. The training is depending on what kind of races we plan to do in the winter.
The main tourist season usually starts around Christmas and last until ca. 20. April.
The help with the sleddogs can be hard sometimes and is physically quite craving. We have to go out in every weather to care for the dogs.
Paid position:
Please remember:
You are still on the workawayplatform, means that the salary during touristseason depends on how many touristdays etc but and is not better than a good pocketmoney, but according the norwegian law of minimum wage.
Your main motivation has to be to gain knowledge about the sleddogs, get out of your comfort zone, and experience the various tasks around the work with sleddogs and farmanimals.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Norwegian bokmål: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
The workawayers are staying in a log cabin ca 30 meters away from the main house. The cabin has a little kitchen and a separate bathroom (running water).
What else ...
We are in a quite remote area of Norway, not many people are living here. It's a great place to go for camping, hiking, fishing in summer time.
In winter are many prepared crosscountry skitracks in the area.
There is also a little downhill skiing area about 15 km away from here.
Next grocery store is ca 6 km away.
For the summer are we looking for people who can stay minimum 1 month and in winter do we prefer if people can stay at least 3-4 months (preferably arriving in October/November)
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE:
• A few sentences about yourself, your age and where you’re coming from
• A few sentences about why you want to volunteer here
• How long you intend to stay + dates
• Previous Workaways and past work experiences
• Language Skills
Paid position, salary according to the rules of minimum wage in Norway.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Max. 1 dog (needs to be well trained, calm and friendly)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week in summer, minimum 8 hours/day, 5 days in winter
Feedback (1)
Francesca stayed at our place for six months (End of August 2022- End of February 2023).
During her stay at our place did she help with the many tasks and works on our little farm, those include the daily cleaning and feeding of the dogs and farmanimals, snow shoveling,… read more
I did 6 months this winter, the hosts were really nice and peaceful people, they have a curious and joyful daughter, it was a pleasure to spend time with them.
You can feel Andreas and Petra's passion and love for what they do.
I had the chance to learn and experience a lot things that I… read more
Feedback
Francesca stayed at our place for six months (End of August 2022- End of February 2023).
During her stay at our place did she help with the many tasks and works on our little farm, those include the daily cleaning and feeding of the dogs and farmanimals, snow shoveling,… read more
I did 6 months this winter, the hosts were really nice and peaceful people, they have a curious and joyful daughter, it was a pleasure to spend time with them.
You can feel Andreas and Petra's passion and love for what they do.
I had the chance to learn and experience a lot things that I… read more