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Description
I am an elderly lady who lives alone on the island Dønna .My house is located close to the sea. I have 4 wery active sleddogs (Samojed) and husky who need a lot of training ). That`s why I prefer fysically strong volunteers. But I also need help in the house, as well as in the garden and with painting work.
I offer traditional norwegian food and I have a own room for you.
I speak litle English. it would be an advantage if you speak a little Norwegian. I have bike you can borrow if you want.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can get to know how we live on the coast of Helgeland, get to know the people of the island and eat traditional norwegian food, experiences historical places and a rich wildlife.
Projects involving children
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Help
help with our house (cleaning, cooking...), garden (cutt grass, gardening..), painting (inside and outside) and training and feeding the dogs
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentAccommodation
own room with tv og toilett in our house
What else ...
On the time off you can go sightseeing among our thousands of islands. You can go watching historical places. You can do fishing, climbing mountains or take photos. We have a bike for you.
The Helgeland coast with more than 20.000 small and large islands is excellent for an active holiday, where you come close to a rich animal and bird life.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (18)
The work was very diverse… read more
The dogs are super friendly, playful and cuddly - each and every one of them. So it was easygoing and fun to take care of them, go for walks and… read more
Solaug is a lovely person and even we sometimes had difficulties to understand each other (due to language deficiencies) we had a good connection and… read more
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The work was very diverse… read more
The dogs are super friendly, playful and cuddly - each and every one of them. So it was easygoing and fun to take care of them, go for walks and… read more
Solaug is a lovely person and even we sometimes had difficulties to understand each other (due to language deficiencies) we had a good connection and… read more
Definitely recommend to stay… read more
It was an excellent way for me to improve my Norwegian and get some new practical skills - working with wood, drills, hammers, saws and many… read more
The work consisted mainly in preparing diner, taking care of the dogs (giving them food, cleaning the dogyard, training them) and helping around the… read more
I felt welcome from the first moment and in a couple of days their wonderful house facing the ocean felt like home.
Communication was easy, with Solaug speaking decent English (we had more than a good laugh together!) and always nice and… read more
Regards… read more
I was a amazing experience with Solaug and Sigbjørn and their kinds dogs
I can not be thankful enough to give me the chance staying with you in your home
When the weither was good, we could train the dog outside with the bike.
About the work, i had to make the food for the puppies and clean their house. I… read more
Staying with Solaug and Sigbjørn is staying with people that are friendly, sincere and caring. Beware that you may feel quite spoiled at times: Instead of being asked to work you may be asked to join the sled tour with Solaug, helping a little on the way while enjoying the sight of breathtaking scenery and… read more
The communication with english worked most of the time, but it would be helpful to speak a bit Norwegian.
I especially loved working with the dogs and spending time with them. For example driving the sled or going for long walks.
There was never too much… read more
They provided us comfort we… read more
In his spare time he had the opportunity to look around our wonderful island, along the sea and up in the mountains.
We were comfortable with… read more