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3 Apr 2025
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Description
I, Ole, live alone with my 30 adult dogs,The place are 15 minutes from the city, I have 2 children but they live with me for periods, but mostly I live alone. the lifestyle is about the dogs, in the summer there is quiet but routine work such as cleaning and feeding, playing and cuddling with the dogs. summer is also time for some maintenance of various equipment and maintenance in the kennel.
I work in the public sector, so I go to work in the morning and am back in the afternoon.
on the weekends I have time off from my regular job.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
live with us/me and learn about Norwegian culture and traditions.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
So what I want help with is mainly taking care of the dogs, this is feeding and cleaning.
Helping with guests, cleaning and changing the linen on beds.
From autumn and winter there are sled trips with tourists. so then I want someone who can be a guide as well
It is an advantage that you are used to big dogs, the dogs are kind but they all have different personalities, some are very modest and some are very tough.
there will be a lot of free time so it is an advantage that you like to explore, but of course you choose that yourself.
I also select the person based on qualifications and that I feel you fit in.
*all working hours are paid
*I pay at least the minimum wage per working hours
*It is possible to prepare one hot meal for the day, the other meals you have to fix for yourself, if you want special food this must be bought in yourself.
*the summer season is quiet and not many working hours, 1-3 hours a day 5 days a week.
*From autumn and early winter there will be a bit more to do, as the season starts from September
*The winter season is the busiest time, From mid-December to April, 15-25 hours a week
*I prefer stays from 2 months or longer, due to the learning process
*This place is not suitable for vegetarians as we use meat in all our meals and the dogs eat raw meat in all meals
*You live in a winter-insulated caravan with heat on the outside of the main house with wifi
*You have access to the main building until 08.00pm every evening and from 08.00 in the morning, Kitchen , bathroom/shower. You have your privacy in the caravan
*It is very important that you want to be with dogs and be with dogs. this is a dog place
*You must be able to clean and prepare the guest cabin and receive guests
*in winter season you must be able to guide tourists with dog sleds, you will receive training from me if you do not have experience in this. The season starts in December
*English knowledge must be good, as most guests who come speak English, you must be able to communicate well with them, if you can speak German in addition, this is an advantage but not necessary but a plus
*I prefer a person from the schengen area
The Schengen area consists of
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
*I cannot help with work visa if you are outside the Schengen area
*There is only room for 1 person
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentThis 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
Will be in the accommodation with a private caravan outside the main house with internet.
What else ...
Here you can go nice walks in nature beautiful surroundings, There are cinema, water park, library, shopping center and cafes in the city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (10)
Ces trois semaines ont passé vite, beaucoup trop vite pour apprécier pleinement la douceur de vie offerte par la nature norvégienne et par Ole et Siv.
Leurs chiens étaient adorables, même si certains m'aimaient plus que d'autres haha
J'ai adoré mon séjour en Norvège dans cette famille et… read more
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Ces trois semaines ont passé vite, beaucoup trop vite pour apprécier pleinement la douceur de vie offerte par la nature norvégienne et par Ole et Siv.
Leurs chiens étaient adorables, même si certains m'aimaient plus que d'autres haha
J'ai adoré mon séjour en Norvège dans cette famille et… read more
The tasks I need to do everyday were very easy and flexible. Cleaning of the dog yard, feeding water, painting, cut the grass and others. They… read more
First of all, the place is magical! The house is surrounded by nature: woods, a big river, animals (if you're lucky you can spot some mooses), northern lights... it's really a paradise! And the family... is just great! Siv and Ole welcomed me in their house and I felt at… read more
I was living with the family for almost four weeks and time flew away.
Siv and Ole Johnny has an open and warm home where I felt welcome and involved at all times! The work description was mainly to help with the dogs, which I did every day, primarily cleaning, feeding and… read more
