Help with huskies and explore Ivalo, Finland

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  Description

  ---Looking for help with our huskies ---- Minimum stay is 3-4months---
  
  We are hoping to find a volunteer that would love to help us take care of our sled dogs during the summer time. For the right person this could also turn into a seasonal job for the autumn/winter season. So if you wanted to get into the mushing world, here might be your chance!
  
  Currently we are just looking for someone to help us with some small summer projects and dog care taking in trade for accommodation and food. Having previous experience is a plus but absolutely not a must! We will learn you everything you need to know for doing your work. For hours worked we offer small wage following minimum wage rules
  
  Our dog yard has 80 hardworking Siberian huskies and is located in Ivalo (North Finland). During winter season we are driving with tourist whom are coming from all over the world.They are coming to experience this once in a life time activity under our supervision. We give them a glimps of our world, passion and life with our huskies, which we do with a smile. But during summer we have no guest, so it's just us and the dogs.
  
  Who are you? You are a team player, independent, highly motivated ,hard working, physical strong, speak English well and you are interested in working with dogs and learning all about their needs. Be prepared for cold weather - up to 45- degrees! Your minimum age should be 24 years old and you should have a drivers licence.
  
  
  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 Workaway here
  • How long you intend to stay + dates
  • Previous Workaways and past work experiences
  • Language Skills

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn about huskies and dog care.
  
  It is a remote area. There is a village a few km away with a supermarket, restaurants, hotels, etc. We are close to Urho kekkosen nationalpark where you can hike/ bike/ski and enjoy the beautiful nature of Lapland.
  
  Lonely place for some, paradise for others ;)

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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.

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  Help

  - Feeding and watering dogs
  - Cleaning dog yard
  - Shoveling snow
  - Dog training
  -Preparing dog teams for tourism
  -walking the puppies

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  Languages spoken

  Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Appartment

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  What else ...

  What you can do on your days off:
  Dog sledding, go hiking, walking with dogs etc.

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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

  Very welcome to stay with your own camper, we can provide electricity etc.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Usually 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week