Help take care of my pack of Alaskan Huskies in spring/summer

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

During low season (May - October) I need mostly help with taking care of my 40 dogs. Means feeding, cleaning kennels, let them run on the yard and play/socialize with them. Other tasks will be building or fixing kennels and huts for the dogs, fixing different things around the yard, some renovation work of the house and accommodations, cleaning and cooking. It would be beneficial if you have some experience in building/handcraft.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

11 Get in touch with nature
8 Meeting international travelers
8 Practicing English
4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Meeting locals
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land

Filippo

Italy

I truly have no words to describe the incredible opportunity I had working at Husky Dreams. Thank you, Per, Sanne, and all the amazing volunteers I met for making me feel at home the entire time. These four months have been full of hard work, but I would do it all over again a hundred times. A special thanks to the dogs, my bananas for taking me all over with the sled and keeping me company whenever I was feeling down. This was a life changing experience that not only disciplined me but also offered me endless days of fun and breathtaking scenery.

3 months ago

Per replied

Thank you for your kind words! It was great to have you here and we wish you all the luck in Norway! Maybe we’ll see you back one day (:

Jessica

Italy

I had a great time at Husky Dreams! 43 dogs that I miss. 43 very strong and beautiful bananas that give you a lot of love and kisses. Per and Sanne are very nice people, they made sure I felt at home and always worried if I was okay. Volonteers rooms are very nice and clean, and plenty of food. Nice atmosphere also with the other volonteers. Thank you Till for making me breakfast every morning :) I highly recommend this experience. Thank you again Per and Sanne for everything and hope to see you and the dogs soon🫶

7 months ago

Per replied

Thank you for all your good work Jessica. The dogs are surely missing you and know that you’re always welcome back!

Sanne

Netherlands

My two months at Husky Dreams were an incredible and unique experience. I loved to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, northen lights and dogs. The dogs have all such great and unique personalities. You also learn a lot about them, the dogsledding and the work around it. The work can be hard during the high seasons but if you're willing to learn, work hard and are flexible with the working hours it will be very rewarding. I would recommend this experience and I hope to come back soon!

over 1 year ago

Per replied

Thank you :)

Benjamin

Chile

An unforgettable experience, totally recommended, I would return a thousand times without thinking about it

over 1 year ago

Alfonsina

Uruguay

My month in Husky dreams was an amazing experience, I learn a lot about dogs, sledding and snowmobiles and at the same time being surrounded by incredible landscapes, auroras boreales, lovely dogs and amazing people who make me feel like home. The work can be hard during the high season but is balanced with quiet days that allow you to rest an enjoy the places around. I fully recommend this experience which has been one of the best of my trip, I hope comeback some day :)

over 1 year ago

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