Come to our beautiful place and help us take care of the reindeer in Inari, Finland

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  Description

  Hei! I am a reindeer herding Sámi living in Karasjok, Norway and Inari, Finland. I work as a veterinarian as well. I have my own private practice, which gives me a certain freedom. I grew up in reindeer herding family and these extra ordinary animals are a huge part of my life. During the winter time, we have to take extra care of our reindeer. Some of the animals are taken home for special care. I also have riding horses that I love to spend my with.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  While at your stay, you will learn about the life of reindeer herding Sámi. We are the only indigenous nation in Europe. You will get to know to these extra ordinary animals of ours. Each animal is an individual. The tame ones have also names. We have also male reindeer, that are able to pull sledges.

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  Help

  I am looking for a person, who already has experience to work with animals to help around at our home. I don't have business activity, but I need help in our private daily life.
  
  When contacting me, tell me more about yourself and when you are able to come and help us.
  
  Requirements:
  
  -driver's licence
  -preferably some experience with animals
  -flexible and compliant person, with a good sense of humour
  -independent and self-initiated personality
  -to be able to work alone and in a team
  -good health and physical condition
  -good communications skills
  -good knowledge of english (or finnish, norwegian, swedish, if you are not fluent in english)
  
  You would be taking care of our reindeer in Inari, Finland. (And possibly help me out with my horses, if needed).
  
  The main work is to help us to take care of the reindeer. You don't need to have any knowledge of reindeer in advance, because I will teach you all the important things about the reindeer and reindeer husbandry. You need to be able to drive a car during the winter time.
  
  Daily work with reindeer consist of feeding the animals, monitoring the health of the animals, helping me or some other family member to do basic maintaince work like simply fence reipair, helping with hay, separating the reindeer, treating sick animals etc. I wish that you would be comfortable to treat the sick reindeer by yourself, in case if all the family members are busy. Reindeer are located in Inari, Finland.
  
  Working hours might vary day to day. Therefore I hope to find someone, who is flexible. I need you to help out at least 5 days a week. You will have days off. Schedules will be discussed with each workawayer individually.
  
  There is space for a one workawayer. If you are two people travelling, ask the possibility.
  
  I prefer to find a workawayer, who could stay at least for a month or longer.
  
  Contact me, if you are interested to help me out.
  Tell me something about yourself, your experience with animals and when you would be able to visit us.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Estonian: Fluent
  Finnish: Fluent
  Sami: Fluent
  Norwegian: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Free accommodation.
  
  Own apartment in Inari, Finland.
  
  Food is provided free of charge (breakfest, lunch and dinner). You will be making your own meals. There are grocery stores nearby the accommodations, if you want to buy something special for yourself.

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  What else ...

  I will pick up helpers from the nearest airports like Ivalo, Lakselv, Alta or Kirkenes. If you are travelling by train to the North, I will help you to find the connection transportation. The easiest way to get here is by airplane.
  
  There is skiing center in Saariselkä (70km away from Inari), if you like to go to skiing or to visit a spa on your free time. Cross country skiing is also possible in both towns. There are Sámi museums in Karasjok and Inari, if you are interested of history and culture. Lots of winter activities are available in both places, if you are interested to see for example huskies.
  
  If you have anything else on your mind, please contact me. I will discuss about all details with each workawayer.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We can discuss about pets.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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