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Help in our non-profit sled dog racing kennel in Iisalmi, Finland

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  • Última actividad: 29 mar 2024

DISPONIBILIDAD

  2024 

 Estancia mínima:  1 mes o más

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Detalles

  • Descripción

    Descripción

    We are looking for hard working helpers with confidence, initiative, and self-motivation who are willing and able to work hard in all weather conditions. This is not a holiday!

    I have a kennel of about 60 racing sprint Alaskan Huskies in Iisalmi (starts with an i-letter), Finland. Note that Iisalmi is not in Lapland. I need help for training and caring for the dogs. Dogs are a way of life for me and my spouse Jenni and that's really all we do. Normally we have 2-4 Workawayers at the same time. I've been racing, training, breeding and caring for dogs for over 40 years. My kennel is a non-profit sports activity, we don't have tourism. Besides the sled dogs we also have wolfdogs, goats, chickens and a parrot.

    When conditions are favorable we train the dogs every other day usually in 12-18 dog teams (this makes 3-4 teams). During the dryland season we train with a training cart where one person can sit on the cart while I'm driving. When training on snow we harness the dogs in front of a snowmobile where one person can sit behind me. Only when there is enough snow for snow anchors to hold can we start training with sleds if the Workawayers want it and they have the skills required to drive a sled. We live by lake Porovesi so during winter time we train the dogs on ice.

    We are looking for individuals who are interested in not only dogs, but specifically the sport of mushing and sled dogs. During your stay you'll learn a great deal about sled dogs, specifically Alaskan Huskies, their history, breeding, training, feeding, welfare and health care. We are also happy to share our information about Finnish history and culture.

    Note that the temperature may get as low as -35 C so it's essential you pack clothes that will really keep you warm. We do have some clothes here that we can offer you to use. However, please don’t rely on this and we hope you bring appropriate shoes with you. During summer temperatures can be as high as +34 C. Volunteers share the house with me and my spouse. The expected hours are approximately 08:00-11:00 and 17:00-19:00. Daily chores include giving the dogs water or drink made with meat/fish, cleaning the kennels/dogyard, preparing food for the dogs and feeding. On top of this there is other chores like clipping the dogs' nails, changing their bedding and also non-dog related stuff like making/carrying firewood.

    We cook mostly meat dishes, but most of the meat we eat is such that it would be thrown away unless we take it.

    During your free time you can explore the surroundings by walking, running, cycling, kickbiking, skiing, swimming or rowing our boat. You can do fishing, go for a little adventure in the forest and grill sausages on a fire or even spend a night in laavu. The town of Iisalmi is 11km from us and has grocery stores, restaurants, post offices, banks, etc.

    Our closest airport is in Kuopio, but we recommend flying to Helsinki-Vantaa and taking a train from there to Iisalmi. We will then come to pick you up from town.

    Facilities:

    - running water
    - shower
    - sauna
    - tumble dryer
    - washing machine
    - dishwasher

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Cuidado de animales
  • Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de las NU
    Fin de la pobreza
    Hambre cero
    Salud y bienestar
    Educación de calidad
    Igualdad de género
    Agua limpia y saneamiento
    Energía asequible y no contaminante
    Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
    Industria, innovación e infraestructura
    Reducción de las desigualdades
    Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
    Producción y consumo responsables
    Acción por el clima
    Vida submarina
    Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
    Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
    Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    You can learn about Finnish culture and language, sled dog training, feeding and caring.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    Feeding, cleaning and training the dogs in all weather.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Finnish: Fluido
    Inglés: Intermedio

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  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    One bedroom in our one floor house in the coutryside. Closest grocery store is about 11km away. We offer food.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    We have decent wi-fi connection and a room available.

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

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    Horas esperadas

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 518689738135

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