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We are a nonprofit sled dogs rescue in a semi-remote location near Fairbanks, Alaska

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  2024 

 Hospedagem min. solicitada: mínimo 1 mês

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  • Descrição

    Descrição

    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 90 pound 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 only, occasional, paid position available is winter mushing tour guide to raise funds for the rescue and you must be pre-qualified. All staff are volunteers.

    There are no paid positions at the rescue.

  • Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

    Trabalho beneficente
    Ajuda em projetos ambientais
    Jardinagem
    Construção/faça você mesmo
    Cuidar de animais
    Ajuda em fazenda
    Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
    Ajuda a cuidar da casa
    Manutenção geral
    Ajuda com computadores/internet
  • Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

    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.

  • Ajuda

    Ajuda

    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.

  • Idiomas

    Inglês: Fluente

  • Acomodação

    Acomodação

    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.

  • Algo mais...

    Algo mais...

    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.

  • Mais alguns detalhes

    Mais alguns detalhes

    • Acesso à internet

    • Acesso à internet limitado

      Acesso à internet limitado

    • Temos mascotes

    • Somos fumantes

    • Pode hospedar famílias

  • Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Espaço para estacionar campervans

    Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

  • Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

    1

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    Horas previstas

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 437774647755

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