Positive Energy Outdoors seeks enthusiastic volunteers to assist with daily sled dog and draft horse care and training at our site 15 miles north of Duluth near Island Lake. Duties include helping with care of animals (feeding, watering, scooping, etc.), grooming horses and brushing dogs, supervising dogs in play pens, helping with kennel projects and assisting with sled dog training using an ATV. Four hour volunteer shifts are available 7 days a week from 8 am - noon. Teens 14 and older can volunteer without an adult. A minimum commitment of 1 shift per week is required for at least 1 month. Volunteers should not have allergies to dust, dogs or horses, be comfortable around large animals and loud noise (barking dogs) and need reliable transportation to reach our site (no public transportation is available). For those interested in volunteering throughout the fall/winter season, PEO can train you to drive a dog sled for tours and programs. Learning to drive a dog sled requires a weekly commitment for at least 3 months (December-March) and the appropriate physical and mental capabilities to manage a sled dog team on your own. Afternoon shifts are available in the winter, and other schedules may be accommodated depending on volunteer and program needs.
