Arctic Husky Ranch!

• Placement
  
  Arctic Husky Ranch
• 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
  
  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 Canada after you have finished your volunteer project.
• 24/7 Emergency contact
  
  If there are any problems during you stay in Vancouver you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.

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 and a half day off every week and there’s lots of things to do! Catch a ride in to the nearby frontier town. You can also go hiking, biking or canoeing. The nature around the husky lodge is very beautiful with thousands of lakes nearby.

• Required to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks – Preferably longer
• Be punctual - Show up on time for work. Remember there is 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. 
• Absolutely no smoking around the dogs; and never leave a cigarette on the ground because they are toxic to dogs.
• 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.
• Do not cuddle a dog on a chain too far from it’s house. One of the neighbors might get jealous, and if they are too close together, they might get into a fight – and you would be in the middle.
• 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. Saftey 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

• Accommodation included in the placement including the use of wireless internet.
• Go dog sledding!
• Play with the dogs!
• Enjoy the amazing nature of Canada's Arctic!

• Project location
  
  Northwest Territories, Canada
• Area Famous For
  
  Tundra, dogsledding, snow shoeing, rafting, Kayaking, wolves, Polar bears, reindeer
• When to visit
  
  All year round!
• Wildlife viewing
  
  You can view an abundance of wildlife. Wolf, reindeer, bears often travel the path through this pristine land.

Day 1 - Arrive in Northern Canada;
You will arrive in Northern Canada by flight and you will be picked from the airport and transferred to the project
For 12 weeks – volunteer, dogsled and play with Huskies!
For the coming 2 - 3 months you will have a great time working volunteering hile being surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges and nature!
Your last day – you will transfer back to the airport to take a flight back home. Of course it is possible to extend your stay in Canada and travel around or visit Vancouver; we can help you with trips and/or accommodation you would like to arrange.

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. 

Things to bring from home

• Clothes for cold temperatures as well as for summer for warm temperatures. Make these clothes are allowed to get dirty. Make sure to bring gloves, a toque and warm socks with you.
• Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and you should also pack a raincoat and some sun block
• Linen and towels will be provided.

Meals

You will have to buy your own groceries in the local town once a week and prepare your meals at the lodge. At the end of your volunteer duration, the project will be giving you a food stipend for each week you volunteer with them. However, if you leave the project early, this food stipend will not apply.

Location

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!