Husky Dogsled Caretaker and Racer

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4 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Take care and play with huskies, go dog sledding along with caring for the other animals of the ranch!
  • Live off the grid in the ultimate Wales wilderness experience.
  • Volunteer in the adventure capital of Europe and explore all that Wales has to offer.
  • Opportunities for hiking, touring, mountain climbing …
  • Learn Welsh and improve your English


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
50+

Over het programma

Join us in the unexpected adventure capital of Europe, Northern Wales! Learn how to dogsled, race and take care of huskies!

Our Wales Husky Ranch is family owned and operated, it is the first and only outdoor activity provider that specialise in sled dog rides and experiences in Northern Wales. Their team consist of a range of breeds including Siberian Huskies, Scandinavians Hounds, Alaskan Huskies and German short ...

Over het programma

Our Wales Husky Ranch is family owned and operated, it is the first and only outdoor activity provider that specialise in sled dog rides and experiences in Northern Wales. Their team consist of a range of breeds including Siberian Huskies, Scandinavians Hounds, Alaskan Huskies and German short Haired pointers along with feral cats and free-range chickens! On a 13 acres smallholding surrounded by beautiful landscapes like open moorland, forest, vast beaches and Snowdonia National park they made their home! Take this opportunity to learn and experience the lifestyle of a dog musher and all the jobs and rewards that come with it. You will help with sled dog related tasks, house and land maintenance, sled dog riding when visitors are there, supervising and socialising with the dogs during free run exercise and whelping when it comes around.  You will have many opportunities to experience the Welsh culture and language when visiting the village for provisions and socialising. This project is no easy holiday option but it is rewarding. 


Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteers are a great resource to the ranch. It is always important to show respect, take initiative, ask questions and to get involved in all the activities that are done at the project. 
You will take part in some of the following tasks: 
  • Feeding 
  • Hydrating 
  • Cleaning Kennels
  • Maintaining dog ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Volunteers are a great resource to the ranch. It is always important to show respect, take initiative, ask questions and to get involved in all the activities that are done at the project. 
You will take part in some of the following tasks: 
  • Feeding 
  • Hydrating 
  • Cleaning Kennels
  • Maintaining dog room 
  • Changing dog beddings 
  • Supervising and socialising with dogs 
  • Cuddling
  • Grooming and bathing 
  • Puppy care and training
  • Whelping 
  • Kennel and Animal house maintenance 
  • Planting trees 
  • Manage dog on stake 
  • Work with visitors 
  • Hiking with dogs

Every day varies at the ranch but in general you will wake up around 7 AM have breakfast and then start feeding the dogs.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The surrounding area; Mynydd Hireathog is an area of ‘Specific Scientific Interest’ and is the site of the ‘Haunted House of Denbigh Moor’ which can be seen and visited from the ranch. The Clwydian Range – ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ surrounds the local main towns of Denbigh ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

The surrounding area; Mynydd Hireathog is an area of ‘Specific Scientific Interest’ and is the site of the ‘Haunted House of Denbigh Moor’ which can be seen and visited from the ranch. The Clwydian Range – ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ surrounds the local main towns of Denbigh and Ruthin.  Snowdonia National Park is within 30 minutes drive. 


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

Vereiste documenten

CV, Letter of motivation, Application form, Policies and Liability waiver.

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

At least a basic knowledge of English.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 17:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Fronteering Travel

Placement
  • Husky Ranch Wales
Airport Pick up & Transfer
  • You will be picked up from Manchester or Liverpool Airport and from there you will be transferred to your accommodation on the project site. 
Accommodation
  • Room in family home
Meals
  • Meals will be included and prepared, however, we all take turns with cooking.
Mail-holding service
  • You can use FRONTEERINGS office as a reliable address to have your mail delivered
Ongoing service
  • If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
Tours
  • Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in the Wales after you have finished your volunteer project.
24/7 Emergency contact
  • If there are any problems during you stay in Wales, you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Manchester Airport

You will be picked up from Manchester or Liverpool Airport and from there you will be transferred to your accommodation on the project site. 

Accomodatie

A comfortable room within the family home will be provided, including bed linen. A large bathroom is shared with the family which includes a bath and shower. 
The water supplied to the property is via a mountain well, this is filtered within the property to ensure that it is safe for human consumption. 

Eten & Drank

The Host father and mother take turns to prepare meals, however, the volunteer would be expected to help and perhaps prepare an occasional meal.  

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included. The volunteer will have the choice of cereal’s, toast and eggs (from our chickens) for breakfast, sandwiches or eggs for lunch and a cooked meal for dinner.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Verenigd Koninkrijk. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Verenigd Koninkrijk biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Verenigd Koninkrijk dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Verenigd Koninkrijk. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Key Start Dates

  • All year round (book early in advance to be assured of a volunteer placement)

Volunteer duration

  • 4 - 12 weeks (Longer duration available upon request)

Average Work hours

  • Flexible days, with an average of 5 days per week, flexible hours, averaging 8 hours per day.

Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

4 weken (min. verblijf) 1.884€
6 weken 2.381€
8 weken 2.779€
10 weken 3.276€
12 weken (max. verblijf) 3.773€
Gemiddelde kosten 393€/week

Programmakosten

393€ per week 4 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


Duurtijd

4 - 12 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Fronteering Travel gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Fronteering Travel

Perfect 4.6 rating (87 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2010

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Patrick

Gesproken talen: Nederlands, Engels, Duits

Over de organisatie

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs related to wildlife and indigenous people in less visited places of this world as well as more unique destinations.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Fronteering arranges volunteering programs in some of the last frontiers of this world as well as more unique locations that other organizations ignore. From Field research programs in the Far north of Canada and Husky ranches in the Canadian Arctic to Amerindian community programs and wildlife conservation in the Amazon Rainforest and everything in between.

Most of our programs Focus on either wildlife rehabilitation and release, wildlife conservation & research or involve local indigenous communities.

Fronteering currently offers programs in Canada, Guyana, USA, Australia, Brazil, Borneo, South Africa, Madagascar and Panama.

True good causes: FRONTEERINGS volunteer abroad projects are either existing local projects or projects that are build from the group up by FRONTEERING. What these projects have in common is that you will be supporting a true good cause! You will have the opportunity to help where the need is the greatest. Our projects focus on helping the local communities, wildlife, indigenous people and the environment in cooperation with the local/indigenous communities. We focus on true volunteer projects where your effort really makes a difference. That’s why through Fronteering you will rehabilitate injured & orphaned wildlife with the goal to release the animal. That is the reason why will not send you to some far southern country to cuddle with tame lions & tigers with any real purpose. If you want to volunteer abroad with a real purpose, contact us!

Safety: At FRONTEERING we do our outmost best to provide the safety measures needed for our Volunteer Abroad projects and Adventure Travel Trips. However due to the fact that many of our projects and trips involve wild animals and/or are in remote locations there is a small element of risk involved. Not all of our projects and trips are for the faint at heart however we do cater to those of all walks of life. If you are not too sure about the suitability of a Volunteer Abroad project or an Adventure Travel trip then feel free to ask as we are always ready to answer any questions or discuss any doubts that come to mind. For more information please check our Safety & In-country Support section before you volunteer abroad.

A real adventure: We do not want our volunteers to end up trying to safe or clean up some small patch of rainforest which in some places they might call a wilderness. Instead you will volunteer in the immense jungle of the Amazon rainforest or venture in to the vast Canadian wilderness! Our volunteer abroad projects are situated in the remote areas of the world and we focus on countries and regions with the lowest population densities. We at FRONTEERING focus on what works; from sleeping in the jungle underneath the stars with nothing more than your own private hammock to back-to-basic cabins in the northern tundra with a cozy smothering fireplace and no electricity! When you volunteer abroad with FRONTEERING you can be sure it will be adventure.

Off the beaten path: With FRONTEERING volunteer abroad projects you will venture to places less visited. We focus on places that are fairly undiscovered where the nature, wildlife and indigenous cultures are still common. You will have the great opportunity to see these amazing places while they are still unspoiled and pure. It is these places where there is the most to lose but even more to gain through successful conservation work and sustainable tourism. 

Community involvement: Foremost when volunteering abroad the well being of the community should come first. For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities. More and more and governments choose the long term benefit of sustainable tourism over the short term gain of mining and logging. A good example is Gabon which in 2002 after recommendations from environmental researchers set up 13 new national parks. The government of Guyana is currently considering protecting its entire rainforest region which still covers 80% of the country. Hopefully through our combined effort this dream will one day become true.

Mission
FRONTEERING specializes in organizing volunteer abroad projects to preserve the environment, wildlife and indigenous people throughout the world while giving the volunteers a real and raw experience in some of the most beautiful and often remote places in the world to make a true difference.

Vision
FRONTEERING strives to provide real off the beaten path volunteer abroad experiences worldwide that satisfy the need for volunteer projects that truly makes a difference for the environment, wildlife and indigenous people.


87 beoordelingen · rating4.6

Gesine Meyer rating4.4

2024 at Husky Dogsled Caretaker and Racer

I stayed with Joe and her Family for four weeks in autumn. There were 20 dogs to care for - that is a lot of work, a lot of fur and mud is involved, too. All the dogs were very friendly, sometimes a bit rapturous jumping on me and kissing my face. In between I helped with house chores, cleaned the ...
Having found an awesome opportunity to partake in a husky care taker placement in Canada, I was assisted in organizing the placement by the helpful and (patient!) team at Fronteering. The organization was dedicated to helping me contact and communicate with my host organization. I always felt I ...
Carol Breen rating5

2024 at Raptors & Owls Caretaker

I spent 8 weeks, 5 days a week, 7 hours a day volunteering with this organization. It was so worthwhile! They not only rescue injured raptor, but they rehabilitate as many as possible and get them back to where they were rescued in order to release them in the same place. They have a network of ...
泽宇 张 rating5

2024 at Wild Takhi Research & Conservation

The national park is spectacular! We went for an outing every morning for wild Takhi observation every morning. Having a moment in your lifetime in the wild with all the nature surrounding you is probably the most wonderful experience. The accommodation managers and staffs are super helpful and ...
Chris H rating5

2024 at Critter Caretaker

I volunteered at the critter care taker program in Canada in May just 1 month after I turned 18. I was quite nervous and my parents also and so I decided to book through Fronteering instead of trying to arrange it myself. This made it very easy and I felt a lot better. I did travel to Vancouver a ...
Nadia Riad rating5

2024 at Scottish Husky Ranch Caretaker

I volunteered here earlier this year and I had a great time. Unfortunately I could not go in winter due to some other obligations I had so I knew I was going to miss out on the dogsledding season. Luckily because it was still quite cold in April and May we were still able to do some dry training and ...

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