Arctic Huskies Caretaker and Dogsled Trainer
Coordinator | Patrick
Coordinator | Patrick
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Highlights
Take care of Arctic huskies and go dog sledding!
Drive ATV 4-wheelers with dogs pulling.
Live off the grid in a cozy cabin for the ultimate northern experience!
Volunteer in one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world and see the northern lights or midnight sun
Discover Canada's Arctic by dogsled!
Join a Dog Sled organization in the Canadian Arctic and take care of amazing White Huskies, assist with Dogsledding and help with the day to day operations at the lodge.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Venture to the Arctic area of Canada for the experience of a lifetime. This is the ultimate husky ranch and dogsled experience for the real explorers among us who are looking for an adventurous volunteer abroad project! Have the opportunity to work with pure white huskies, dog sled and gaze at the amazing northern lights or the midnight sun! Or go summer dog mushing and get the experience of guiding tours and training dogs with all-terrain vehicles called 4-wheelers. This is fun and exciting and happens almost on a daily basis.
This ranch needs volunteers all year round and has many great opportunities! This project is located in the remotest northern corner of mainland Canada tucked between the icy Beaufort Sea and the mighty Mackenzie river delta. This great experience lets you relive the frontier days where your accommodation will be in style without some of the luxury comforts of the modern world. This ranch is an extremely popular volunteer abroad project and is a great place to experience the Canadian Arctic areas. You will have many opportunities to dogsled during the extra-long winter and of course play /care for the huskies! This project has excellent opportunities in the winter however, summer has its own advantages with extra-long warm days and many opportunities to explore. When volunteering for more than 4 weeks it is important to keep in mind that the program is not with a registered charity therefore you will be required to apply for a working holiday visa. Also, The work on the ranch is physically demanding and it is by no means an’ easy holiday option’! Please consider that you are in a very remote area and this is not the place to be if you are solely interested in pubs and clubs and socializing with people in town. You will always have lots of time to spend with the dogs. Just cuddle or take them for a walk, brush them or take a husky to your room for the night! You will have one day off every week to relax and enjoy leisure time with the dogs or go canoeing or hiking.
In all cases volunteers will always have lots of time to spend with the dogs. Just cuddle or take them for a walk, brush them or play with them!
You will have one day off every week and there’s lots of things to do! You can go hiking, biking or canoeing. The nature around the husky lodge is very beautiful with thousands of lakes nearby.
Requirements:
- Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks – Preferably longer
- Be punctual - Show up on time for work
- NO SMOKING or DRINKING is allowed on the property.
- Bush and Forest Fires are an enormous concern during the hot dry summers!!
- Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable, physically and mentally fit.
- Never yell at dogs except to stop a fight.
- Do not put food between dogs – make sure that food is directly in front of the dog it is intended for.
- Working Holiday visa required (we can assist you with the application)
- Do not leave anything hazardous or any personal items around the dogs – out of curiosity, they may consume something toxic or harmful. Safety is top priority!
- Make sure you complete your work to the appropriate standard
- Speak up if you do not feel comfortable completing a task
- Keep all personal belongings outside of client areas
- Age: 18-35
- No animal allergies
The project is located in the most northern part of the Northwest Territory. There is a small frontier town located near the project. This is also where you will be picked up from the airport however you will first have to book an international flight to Whitehorse, Yukon. From there you will take a domestic flight (cost around 700 CA$ for a return ticket, however the flight is amazing). If you are searching for lots of contact with other people, night life or coffee bars, then this is not the place for you. You can enjoy a number of leisure activities on their days off. During the winter there are excellent opportunities to enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and walks on beautiful trails right from the property. However, the summer has its own advantages with extra long warm days and many opportunities to hike on a nice nature trail, canoe on the lake behind the guest cabins or do some fishing. Any other tours on a day off would be covered by the volunteers own expense.
Typical day
Volunteers and Interns are the backbone of the organization. This is a medium sized family run kennel with only pure white Siberian huskies.
Attitude is the first thing the project looks for in a dog. There dogs are really well-known for strength, will-power and determination as well as for their friendliness.You will take part in one or more of the following tasks:
- Construction/maintenance/general labour
- Dog yard (working with the dogs)
- Garden or yard work
- Cleaning guest cabins and rental cars
Keep in mind that you will not be spending your whole day working with the dogs. You will be working a few hours per day with the dogs and your other time will be spend to help the lodge. There will be many tasks involved that might not be so interesting at times. It is good to keep in mind that this project is great because it allows you to live affordable in the Artic, while volunteering with huskies and getting the opportunity to dogsled!!!
For more information regarding your typical day please contact us.
Free-time activities
Volunteers can enjoy a number of leisure activities on their days off. During the winder there are excellent opportunities to enjoy skiing, dog sledding, snowboarding, and other winder activities, However, the summer has its own advantages with extra long warm days and many opportunities to hike, bike and it is a great place for wildlife viewing, hiking and more. These activities however are covered by the volunteers own expense.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Hiking
Winter Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation, Two pics and signed Policies and Liability Form (provided during application process)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 18:00
What's Included
The fees include:
- Airport Pick up & Transfer: You will be picked up from the small airport near the project and transferred straight to your accommodation at the project.
- Accommodation: Room with heat and electricity – no running water.
- Meals: You will be need to prepare your own meals. Groceries are included and transportation to the grocery store once a week
- Mail-holding service: You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered
- Ongoing service and 24/7 Emergency contact
You will arrive in Northern Canada by flight and you will be picked from the airport and transferred to the project.
Volunteers will get cabins or rooms with heat & electricity but without running water. You may have to share the accommodation with other Volunteers but most likely, you will get your own private room. The washroom is in a bath house in a separate building and the staff kitchen is also separate from your room. Bedding and towels are supplied.
Groceries provided and volunteers will need to prepare their own meals.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV) in Inuvik. We assist you to find cheap flights to Canada.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Canada provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Canada you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Canada.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
There are no specific start/arrival dates for this project, however, we recommend that you arrive on a Monday.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6 - 12 weeks
Program fees
6 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,345
8 weeks
$1,495
10 weeks
$1,795
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,995
Average fees
$195
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
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Arctic Huskies Caretaker and Dogsled Trainer
Join a Dog Sled organization in the Canadian Arctic and take care of amazing White Huskies, assist with Dogsledding and help with the day to day operations at the lodge.
$195/week
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