Aidez-nous avec nos chiens de traîneau et dans notre quotidien (endroit semi-isolé et hors-réseau près de Fairbanks), Alaska, USA

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  Description

  My name is Nita. I live 15 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska. I operate a non-profit rescue, Sirius Sled Dogs Rescue. There is no public transportation and we do not go to town unless it's necessary, usually 1-2 times per week. Cell phones work most of the time.
  Internet access is very limited. There is no TV.
  There is lots of rewarding work, plenty of solitude, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors during time off.
  
  Summer time is mostly intense physical work on the property. We have only about 100 days to prepare for winter each year. We may be: Building a new room on the log cabin, using a chainsaw to cut firewood and clear trails. This is in addition to caring for the dogs which takes about 4-5 hours per day.
  
  Winter is more focused on the dogs. We start training for mushing when the temps drop below freezing. However there are still lots of chores.
  
  You should be fluent in English because communication is crucial when working with and caring for the dogs.
  
  You should be in very good physical condition, able to lift 50 pound bags of feed easily, run with the dogs during training, exercising and sledding.
  
  You should be strong enough and coordinated enough to handle a strong athletic dog with one hand and open and close and gate with the other. The working dogs are not trained to walk quietly on a leash. They are trained to pull with all their strength.
  
  You should be able to think clearly and know what to do in an emergency of any kind and act quickly and with confidence.
  
  The paid position of aurora viewing host is available in winter to raise funds for the rescue and you must be experienced working with dogs and people. All other staff are volunteers.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Living in a semi remote location in Alaska is an amazing experience. Our Alaskan lifestyle is unique. Living with sled dogs in an extreme climate with beautiful landscapes and the Aurora Borealis or the midnight sun is like nothing else.

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  Aide

  20-40 sled dogs require lots of care and lots of love. Feeding, scooping poop, exercising, training, grooming, etc.
  The dogs have to be cared for no matter the weather.
  
  Summer here means getting ready for winter. The work is physical but rewarding and in a beautiful setting.
  Trail making and maintenance is very physical work and safe use of a chainsaw is necessary. Firewood needs to be cut and stacked. Sled dog houses, fencing and gear need to be repaired and replaced.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  We live in a DRY cabin. This means we have no running water. Our toilet is an outhouse. Showers are in town once per week. We get water from town for drinking, cooking, animals, washing etc. so being conservative about water usage is a must.
  
  Day time summer temperatures are around 70 F, nights 35-50F.
  Daytime winter temperatures are -20 to +40F, nights -40 to +20F.

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  Autres infos...

  You must love dogs. They are the #1 priority.
  
  There is no public transportation. You would be dependent on us for transportation or provide your own.
  
  There's lots of hiking, biking, and wilderness areas to explore.
  
  If you love dogs, physical activity, solitude and wilderness you'll love it here.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  8 hours a day, 5 days a week

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