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

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  Descrição

  You must love dogs! :-) your room is in the cabin here with myself and about 30 dogs who come and go to fenced yards via dog doors.
  
  Hi, my name is Nita. I live 15 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska. I operate a non-profit sled dog rescue.
  
  Fluent English is necessary to work here with the dogs.
  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 with the dogs, plenty of solitude, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors during time off.
  
  Summer time is mostly providing care for the dogs, feeding, scooping poop, grooming and training. There are also summer chores that need to be done such as preparing firewood, repairing fences and gates, etc. We have only about 100 days to prepare for winter each year. 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 always the regular chores associated with caring for the dogs.
  
  You should be fluent in English because communication is crucial when 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. 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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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Trabalho beneficente

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  Cuidar de casas e pets
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  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.

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  Ajuda

  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 tasks are physical but rewarding and in a beautiful setting.
  Trail making and maintenance is very physical task. Firewood needs to be cut and stacked. Sled dog houses, fencing and gear need to be repaired and replaced.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente

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  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 70-90 F, nights 35-50F.
  Daytime winter temperatures are -20 to +40F, nights -40 to +20F.

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  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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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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