Job with the sled dogs.

Eslovaquia

5

Temporary review written by the Worldpackers team.

hace 16 días

Alemania

5

My time with the home and his family has been one of the simultaneously most challenging and most rewarding experiences of my life. Working with the dogs can be stressful, but if you are looking for personal growth, this is the place to be. The whole family is very warm and welcoming and I am sad that I have to leave them.

hace 18 días

Estados Unidos

5

This is an experience I won't forget and it was so much fun! It is what you make it. I had a great time playing games and working with the other volunteers and the kids. It is important you show respect and listen carefully and you may be able to learn many new things from dog sledding to using a snow mobile. Thank you so much for sharing stories and showing me the Sami way of life. I missed all of the huskies as soon as I had to go :)

hace 25 días

España

5

The whole family made me feel included and I learnt even more than expected about dogs, sami culture and myself. You must be ready to have initiative and deal with stressful situations (load and active dogs). Be aware that the experience depends on when you are going - during or out of tourism season. Thanks a lot to all those who made this experience so awesome:)

hace 4 meses

Ronald respondido

Thank you, Nerea, for your kind words. 🌟 We are very happy that you became part of our family and that you embraced both the dogs and the Sami culture with such warmth and curiosity. You handled the challenges with a positive spirit, and your help was truly appreciated. We wish you all the best in your future adventures – and you are always welcome back, maybe even for a winter season. 🐾❄️

Reino Unido

5

This was my first experience of volunteering aged 50. From being greeted at the airport by the home I felt really at ease. the home amd his family treats everyone equally and respectfully during there time visiting. the home and his Wife taught me many Sami traditions and ways to treat the land and care for huskies and develop new skills I never knew I had in me before. Being with huskies and learning there daily routine was an amazing experience to see how loved and cared . the home had me building new huskies houses and carrying of loads of diy jobs which I absolutely loved.

hace 6 meses

Reino Unido

5

I had a fantastic time here with the home , Beate and their wonderful family . The work taught me a lot about dogs , Sami culture and how to overcome challenges outdoors. I felt extremely welcomed and loved exploring the surrounding areas in my free time. My only disclaimers here would be : 1) Don't apply if you are not an outdoor person 2) Don't apply if you cannot deal well with stressful situations (e.g barking dogs) You are given a progressive sense of autonomy as you learn how everything works which I really valued. Finally a big thanks to Ronja , Jiří , Silvia , Klára and Jonas!

hace 9 meses

Ronald respondido

Thank you for the great feedback! You’re absolutely right – the dogs get loud before running, but once they start, they’re silent and focused.

We appreciate your hard work and positive attitude. You handled everything well, and it was a pleasure having you here. You're always welcome back! 😊🐾

República Checa

4

I learned a lot about dogs and also about sami culture. the home and Beate were nice to me a expleined everything when I asked. I enjoyed the work with dogs. Some of them are shy, some want all the cuddles and some are running and jumping full of energy. The time scedule for the day wasnt always clear. There were times when no one said anything and we were just waiting while everybody was gone and we didnt know where and if we have free time or if there will be some task for us. I enjoyed the free weekends and the home was so nice that he even drove me to the nearest town so I could go on my trip.

hace 2 meses

Ronald respondido

Dear Kateřina,

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed working with the dogs and learning about Sámi culture — they still remember you!

Outside the main season there’s naturally more free time, which most volunteers use to explore nature and the mountains. I agree that communication wasn’t always perfect, especially when things got busy.

You quickly became like part of the family, and sometimes messages just don’t reach everyone when phones are involved. 😊

República Checa

4

I had a really nice time with the home and his family. I felt respected, and the home made an effort to include me in family life. He also took us on fun weekend activities like climbing and swimming. Remember that even though the landscape is beautiful, the area is quite remote. The work is enjoyable if you like animals and spending time outdoors. I had the chance to learn a lot about dogs, dog sledding, Sami culture and drive a snowmobil which i appretiate. Extra thanks to Jonas, Laith, Ronya and Jiří.

hace 8 meses

Ronald respondido

Thank you, Klara, for your kind words and for being part of our life here!
We’re happy you enjoyed the nature, the dogs, and learning about Sami culture. It was great having you with us – and your feedback is much appreciated. We’ll make sure to clarify tasks and expectations for future volunteers.

Warm greetings from all of us here (yes, all of us 😉)!

Italia

3

I volunteered here expecting a 25h experience, but the reality was a full-time 7/7 with no guaranteed time off. This lack of transparency was the biggest issue, questions about hours and responsibilities were met with vague answers, forcing me to assert my agreed upon limits. The work itself was demanding but manageable; however, the disorganized environment and lack of clear scheduling made it difficult to plan anything outside of work. I strongly suggest to update the annoucement with honest expectations. I hope this review is polite enough, as “kindly” required. Best of luck in life.

hace 10 meses

Ronald respondido

Our profile clearly states that we live a tough and demanding life, which is necessary to survive here. Despite this, you showed little interest in what we do, ignored the children, and spent much of your time on your phone instead of learning about the animals.
Life in the mountains with animals doesn’t fit into a strict schedule—it requires flexibility and engagement. It’s easy to criticize a small Sámi family from the comfort of a big city, but true understanding comes from participation.

Austria

4

It was an incredible time. The host family and especially the coworkers made the stay unforgettably. If you like to be in the nature and to really work a lot, that place is perfect for you. The work with the dogs is amazing and it never gets boring. In general you really need to be flexible, plans are changing super quick and you never know what will happen in the next hours. You should be confident and stand up for yourself, especially in the high season (Dezember - March) times can be tough and stressful. But if you don't have problems with that, this place is amazing.

hace 10 meses

Ronald respondido

You are absolutely right, we are living a tough life here in the mountain. But it seems like Sophie was made for this! You are always welcome back!

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