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Help with sled dogs and building projects on our farm near Hornset, Norway

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    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

    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: Intermediate

    This 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

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Max. 1 dog (needs to be well trained, calm and friendly)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    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

Host ref number: 214148348775

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