Volunteer work in the husky project in Swedish Lapland
- Surrounded by nature
- Work outdoors
- Varied activities
With this extraordinary volunteer work you support Konstantin, owner of a husky farm, in her everyday life. Since there is always a lot to do there and it is very important that the dogs receive enough attention, affection and love with all the guest care and farm work, you are very welcome to take care of the animals here!
Note: In winter season (December to April). Friday Arrival day, in all other months Wednesday or Sunday.
Swedish Lapland
from 16 years
2 - 52 weeks
/ from €1.560
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
What's the matter?
As the days are short in winter in Sweden but long in summer, the list of daily tasks is extensive and Konstantin has high quality standards for his project, he needs the support of volunteers to ensure that the guests have a unique experience and of course the dogs will not miss out.
Your place of work is a tourism company managed by Konstantin. The main thing is that he brings his guests closer to the Swedish lifestyle in connection with nature and offers tours with his huskies. The company was founded in 2017 and owned eight dogs at the time. There are now more than 30 dogs, two cats and a few reindeer over the winter months. The winter time is usually fully booked. The way of life is: back to nature - for example he heats his house with a log fire and lives in the middle of the Swedish wilderness.
The goal of this exciting project is to maintain the high quality of the Husky Farm and, if possible, to increase it further. Your help is needed for this so that you can give Konstantin a hand and the animals are also adequately cared for.
Your tasks as a volunteer
Your tasks on the farm will mainly revolve around the huskies. You keep their kennels and the outdoor area clean, take care of the water buckets, feed and brush the animals, take them for a walk and of course cuddle them. Furthermore, household tasks such as cooking and cleaning the guest house or repair and renovation work will also be required. You may also have to take on transfer trips.
The first thing to do in the morning is to light the fire and heat up the house in this way. Then the dogs are fed. As soon as the animals are taken care of, everyone has breakfast together and the daily routine is explained to the guests. Then the further work begins. In summer you will then play outside with the huskies or guide the guests through the program. In winter, on the other hand, the animals are harnessed to the sled and everything is prepared for a tour. Accompanying the guests or playing with the dogs will take up most of the work.
In the evening everyone meets again for dinner and the animals are fed again. You will work around 5-8 hours a day in the summer and 8-9 hours a day in the winter. Since winter is the main season, it can also happen that you work 10 or 11 hours here. You have two days off a week.
Accommodation Catering
Farmhouse in Swedish Lapland
Your accommodation is either in the main building, a typical Swedish wooden farmhouse, or in the guest house next door. The main building has two floors: the team lives on the upper floor and the volunteers and guests stay on the lower floor. You share your room with up to three other volunteers. WiFi is available.
The house has an open fireplace and in winter you have to keep an eye on the fire. We eat together in the dining room. In the guest house there is another multi-bed room on the lower floor, the guests sleep on the upper floor. The deployment site is on the same site - so you don't have to commute to work.
Location
Swedish Lapland
Swedish Lapland is located in the far north of Europe. Our project location here is surrounded by picturesque landscapes: Huge forests, clear lakes and beautiful mountains are waiting for you out here!
Here in the far north you can also experience wonderful natural spectacles, such as the midnight sun and the northern lights. Nature will certainly inspire you here, especially in winter, because then the snow-covered landscapes transform into a true winter wonderland! In this partly deserted and extensive wilderness you can comfortably let the calm work on you.
With average temperatures of around 20°C in summer and around -20°C in winter, the climate in Swedish Lapland is quite varied. But at any time of the year, the forests and mountains invite you to go for walks, hikes and other activities. And what's better than relaxing by the fire with a hot drink after a day in the snow?
So do you feel like switching off and living in nature for a while? Are you fascinated by the north and don't mind if it gets a little colder? Then off to Swedish Lapland! A special kind of break awaits you here!
On-site procedure
Arrival in Swedish Lapland
After your arrival at Arvidsjaur Airport, a team member will pick you up with a car. If you land at Skellefteå Airport, they will also take you from there to the deployment site, but this transfer then costs 100 euros. The drive to the accommodation takes about an hour. After your arrival you will be shown your room and the surrounding area and everything important will be explained.
Note: In Sweden it is more common to pay with card and less so with cash. You will receive further information on this when preparing your trip.
Orientation program in Swedish Lapland
The orientation program will take place on the first, second and third day after your arrival. You go to the kennels where you are surrounded by the dogs. The main thing here is to learn the names of the animals. The team will also give you valuable tips on safety and hygiene on site.
There is also a briefing for the reforestation project, where you will learn everything important about the work, the tasks and precautionary measures.
Your first day in the project
As soon as you have familiarized yourself with everything, you can start with your project work. On your first day at work you will of course take care of the dogs, train them, help around the house and do general care and maintenance work.
Pricing
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2 weeks of participationbase fee€ 1.560, -
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up to 46 weeks respectivelyextension week€ 265, - / week
included
Services
Before departure
- Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
- Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
- Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
- Non-binding flight advice
- Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
- RGV t-shirt
On site
- Orientation program with the team on site
- Support and guidance from the on-site team
- RGV 24h emergency number
- Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
- Transfer from Arvidsjaur Airport on the agreed arrival and departure day (arrival and departure from Skellefteå Airport is not included)
- Accommodation at the job site
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (volunteers cook together)
After return
- Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
- Reflection course on your experiences abroad
- Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Transfer from Skellefteå Airport (for a fee of approx. €100)
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Recommended additional offers
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Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?
With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.
The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.
These special tariffs give you special added value:
- maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
- generous baggage allowance
- Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.
The following building blocks are included:
- Health Insurance
- Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
- Travel insurance
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Team
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Konstantin was born in Germany in 1987 and is trained as a chef and lifeguard. In his childhood he practiced judo for many years. He has always had a fascination for the north and especially for dogs. At the age of 25 he went to Finland and worked on a husky farm. After a few more stations he decided to have his own dogs and to become self-employed. With the new challenges you also learn many other things, for example he builds most of his furniture himself and also renovates most of it himself! If you have any questions or need help, he's happy to help.
Konstantin is supported by John. He was born in 1989 and comes from Germany, more precisely from the Harz Mountains. Johannes worked as a social worker in inpatient youth care for ten years and then stopped work for a six-month sabbatical. After his first holiday with Johanna and Konstantin, Johannes was so fascinated by the dogs, the work and Sweden, including the people and the landscape, that he made the decision to "swap" 45 young people for 36 dogs - a very easy decision for him. He has been on the husky farm for a few years now and works there as a dog handler and tour guide, which makes him very happy. In addition, Johannes tries to fill his free time with everything that can be done outdoors. So far during his stay in Sweden he has learned and tried out countless new things, such as working and building with wood, ice fishing, driving a snowmobile or quad bike and much more.
Auch Alexandra is part of the team at the husky farm. She was born in Germany in 1994 and studied sports and tourism management. She enjoys playing beach volleyball, hiking, skiing and running. She is a trained outdoor guide and instructor. Although Alexandra is not on the husky farm all year round, she is there several times a year.
Volunteers talk about their experiences Joint commitment - big impact!
Experience report Husky project Sweden
I can definitely recommend White Horizon. Very nice up there and the people are super nice too :)
22.09.2021
Nathalie
Field report from the Husky Farm in Swedish Lapland
The dogs brought you closer to the white landscape. No matter whether it was blizzard or sunshine, they were tireless and pulled us through the snow. The mother-of-pearl clouds and northern lights were just as incredible...
26.08.2022
Franziska
Volunteering at the husky farm
My time in the sled dog project in Swedish Lapland was unforgettable! (...) I am very happy that I chose this project!
14.05.2022
Anne
My experiences in the Husky project in Swedish Lapland
The husky project is also great in summer and I would have loved to have been there longer.
17.08.2023
Maike
My volunteer work in the Husky project in Sweden
RGV was the first organization where I saw such an unusual volunteer work project.
04.10.2023
Hannah
My volunteer work in the Husky Project in Sweden
In my opinion, the entire project has made me more of a reflective person, which is why my personality has been strongly influenced in a positive way and I definitely recommend this project.
03.01.2024
Elena
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How far in advance do I have to register?
Ideally your registration takes place at least 3-6 months before the desired departure date, But also short-term registrations are up 1-2 months before the planned departure is possible.
But it could be that your dream project is already booked. In this case we will try together to find a suitable alternative for you.
Can I travel with a friend or in a group?
Yes! On request we enable a double room if you for two with a friend or a friend, or an apartment or other suitable accommodation for groups.
We are very happy to enable our participants to go on a project and share accommodation with friends. Shared accommodation is usually possible both in the volunteer house and with the host family, although the room in the volunteer house may also be shared with other participants. In some locations there is also the option of sharing an apartment.
When registering, please always mention the person(s) traveling with you!
Can I combine projects?
Yes! You can combine projects at one location, at different locations, but also in different countries. It is also possible to combine a project with a trip. You can specify your desired combination directly when registering.
Combination options at a glance:
- Combine programs in one country
- Combine programs across countries
- Combine a program with a language course
- Combine a program with ours Adventure & Trips
There are a few things Project combinations to note: The minimum length of stay per project must be observed and you may incur additional costs for country combinations, for example for an intermediate flight.
What are the project fees used for?
Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.
Do I need a visa?
As an EU citizen and from Switzerland, you do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you have to apply for a residence permit in the first month at the location.
What language skills do I need for the project?
In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have good English skills.
Are there age restrictions for the project?
Volunteers from 16 years of age (with parental consent) up to 45 years of age can take part in this project.
What are the requirements for the animal welfare project?
There are no special requirements for participation. What is important is having fun working with animals and being interested in animal welfare. Good physical fitness is often an advantage.
What do I have to bring?
For this project, you should bring warm clothing to protect you from the cold, as it can get up to -16°C. In addition, clothing should be allowed to get dirty.
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