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80 %
Last replied
11 Feb 2024
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20
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Description
My name is Hülya Meder (65 years old). After a long business life in Ankara I am now enjoying my retirement in this small village. My English is not good enough but I am trying to improve. My German is average. However I have a son ,29 years old who can speak French and English fluently and my husband know english too. I need help mostly for gardening and for the house works. I need a person who is patient, energetic, hard-working, peaceful to work with in this rural area. If you think you're ready for this I'll be glad to be your host.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help
Since I moved this village newly the garden needs your help. General house duties which will arise from day to day will be shared. I love to meet new people from various countries to improve my English . Sea is not so far from our house and we'll take you to the beautiful parts of İzmir. There is much free time for the beach and for exploring the surrounding. I need volunteers who are patient, energetic, hard-working, peaceful. If you think you're ready for this I'll be glad to be your host.
Languages spoken
Turkish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Volunteers will stay in their own fully furnished flat equipped with with everything needed for daily life (bathroom , kitchen with refrigerator, kitchen utensils...) .However we shall cook and eat together.
What else ...
I prefer couples. I need mainly gardening, farming and maintanance. I will not accept single men.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 15538447734d
Feedback (11)
11 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elina & Andrei)
These two are respectful, attentive and wonderful people. They have contributed a lot to us. Andrei's architectural knowledge was excellent. And Elina's energy/motivation was contagious. We solved many of our problems thanks to them. These two are elegant children with a lot of humor. Now, I have two more children besides Arda :). Thank you very… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elina & Andrei) for host
Dear Hulia and Yusuf!
We want to thank you so much for hosting us in your amazing home. We feel so good and calm here! Those were some of the happiest weeks of our lives! You are living the right life. Build a house, raise a son, plant a tree. We wish that in your home there will always be peace and order. Take care of each other. You are a… read more
We want to thank you so much for hosting us in your amazing home. We feel so good and calm here! Those were some of the happiest weeks of our lives! You are living the right life. Build a house, raise a son, plant a tree. We wish that in your home there will always be peace and order. Take care of each other. You are a… read more
25 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elliot & Alex) for host
We had such a lovely time with Hulya and her husband Yusef. Their hospitality was great and Hulyas cooking was amazing. It was so nice to eat typical Turkish family food every day. We would also eat together every meal which was a great experience.
We spent our working hours weeding and helping in the garden, removing fences, and extending their… read more
We spent our working hours weeding and helping in the garden, removing fences, and extending their… read more
25 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Alex)
The experience with Elliot and Alex was glorious. They are enthousiastic even with on harsh weather conditions and durable + disciplined for any job that they are given too. What more, working with them is quite fun as they know how to make a labor turn into a joyful game while being excellent at it.
Hence, two of the best workawayers you can… read more
Hence, two of the best workawayers you can… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria was a hard-working, cute and easy-going girl. She helped to me and my son a lot. Foods that she prepared was amazing and i took the recipies of them. she was very eager to learn turkish and i was willing to learn german so we exchanged languages and it was very enjoyful. We planted a wild berry and named it "Victoria", so that i ll never… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
After about 10days in Hülyas Home I'm now back in Germany and have enought time to remember all the nice things, people, animals and moments I got to know when I stayed with Hülya and her son Arda in this nice place next to the sea. Both of them are really friendly and they like to show you the places around and their lifestyle. Speaking to Hülya… read more
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11 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elina & Andrei)
These two are respectful, attentive and wonderful people. They have contributed a lot to us. Andrei's architectural knowledge was excellent. And Elina's energy/motivation was contagious. We solved many of our problems thanks to them. These two are elegant children with a lot of humor. Now, I have two more children besides Arda :). Thank you very… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elina & Andrei) for host
Dear Hulia and Yusuf!
We want to thank you so much for hosting us in your amazing home. We feel so good and calm here! Those were some of the happiest weeks of our lives! You are living the right life. Build a house, raise a son, plant a tree. We wish that in your home there will always be peace and order. Take care of each other. You are a… read more
We want to thank you so much for hosting us in your amazing home. We feel so good and calm here! Those were some of the happiest weeks of our lives! You are living the right life. Build a house, raise a son, plant a tree. We wish that in your home there will always be peace and order. Take care of each other. You are a… read more
25 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elliot & Alex) for host
We had such a lovely time with Hulya and her husband Yusef. Their hospitality was great and Hulyas cooking was amazing. It was so nice to eat typical Turkish family food every day. We would also eat together every meal which was a great experience.
We spent our working hours weeding and helping in the garden, removing fences, and extending their… read more
We spent our working hours weeding and helping in the garden, removing fences, and extending their… read more
25 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Alex)
The experience with Elliot and Alex was glorious. They are enthousiastic even with on harsh weather conditions and durable + disciplined for any job that they are given too. What more, working with them is quite fun as they know how to make a labor turn into a joyful game while being excellent at it.
Hence, two of the best workawayers you can… read more
Hence, two of the best workawayers you can… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria was a hard-working, cute and easy-going girl. She helped to me and my son a lot. Foods that she prepared was amazing and i took the recipies of them. she was very eager to learn turkish and i was willing to learn german so we exchanged languages and it was very enjoyful. We planted a wild berry and named it "Victoria", so that i ll never… read more
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
After about 10days in Hülyas Home I'm now back in Germany and have enought time to remember all the nice things, people, animals and moments I got to know when I stayed with Hülya and her son Arda in this nice place next to the sea. Both of them are really friendly and they like to show you the places around and their lifestyle. Speaking to Hülya… read more
6 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Natalia & Diego) for host
First of all, so sorry it took us so long to leave this feedback! Because we kept in touch, I totally felt as if I had done it!
We spent two weeks with Hulya in September 2014, and we had a really good time. The village itself is small and quiet, and it is very diverse. From the patio area of Hulya's house you get to see the sea and the island… read more
We spent two weeks with Hulya in September 2014, and we had a really good time. The village itself is small and quiet, and it is very diverse. From the patio area of Hulya's house you get to see the sea and the island… read more
25 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashleigh & Nathanael)
Perfect, perfect..., You are my children....
Hulya.
Hulya.
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh & Nathanael) for host
Hulya is a fun, energetic, and wonderfully caring person. I was sick for four days and she completely took care of me, giving me medicine, taking me to the doctor and encouraging me to rest. We had such a wonderful experience staying in a Turkish home and learned a lot about the food and culture. Huyla was full of suggestions for things to see and… read more
25 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
I have very nice 2 weeks with Laura. She is perfect, cleaver, hard worker, social. Thank you very much.
And be happy in your school:)))
Hulya.
And be happy in your school:)))
Hulya.
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I spent nearly two weeks in Hülya's house. That was my first volunteer work experience via workaway.info - actually it was more like couch surfing than volunteer working. I used to work in the garden only few hours per day, which was much less than I expect in advance (I wish I could have worked harder). Hülya was very hospitable host; offering… read more
25 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoriya)
Victoriya is very nice, kind, and helpfull girl. I was very comfortable with her, she is in allert always. We did many things at home and garden with her.
Thank you very much Vic.
I hope you will come again to drink caffe and cay.
Hulya
Thank you very much Vic.
I hope you will come again to drink caffe and cay.
Hulya
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Viktoriya) for host
i spent 2 weeks with Hülya in April 2014. We were clearning house after winter season. Its very big and beautiful house. Hülya is very creative and extraordinary person so every thing in her house has their own history. Doesnt matter how long you will stay there anyway you can find something new in this museum :) We were hardworking but Hülya is… read more
21 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktorya)
She is perfect, perfect. She is positive, friendly, helpfull. I feel she is one of my girl.,
Victorya you heve always a house in Kabakum.
Victorya you heve always a house in Kabakum.
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Dinh Lam) for host
I finally made it to my original host for my Turkey trip XDDDDD
It's a little bit difficult at first because I have no clue about Turkish language and Google Translate more often than not, doesn't convey details that well. But later on, with help from her friends and Yusuf, things went really well.
I enjoyed bayram at her place, visited… read more
It's a little bit difficult at first because I have no clue about Turkish language and Google Translate more often than not, doesn't convey details that well. But later on, with help from her friends and Yusuf, things went really well.
I enjoyed bayram at her place, visited… read more
5 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (jeri9067)
Jeri is really very nice friend, good homour, helpfull, and trustfull. She was not only volunteer, she was one of our family. She is positive person.
Jeri, you was very helpfull for me. You came when I was very tired, and you gave me energy. AND, At home there is no antiques, but there are only old things.))
You have always a home here, you… read more
Jeri, you was very helpfull for me. You came when I was very tired, and you gave me energy. AND, At home there is no antiques, but there are only old things.))
You have always a home here, you… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (jeri9067) for host
Hülya is one of the most welcoming hosts I've had! I feel a little guilty, because I think I didn't do very much work during my two week stay. Hülya was always asking if I was thirsty or hungry or bringing me a glass of ayran or taking me out to visit another of her friends for tea or a meal. Her friends were also very welcoming and friendly -- as… read more
5 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (SAMIRA) for host
I hope if I'll be the next workaway, I like so much the idea and I feel so positive.
16 Feb 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Cheryl)
joanna and cheryl, i consider you two as my daughters and it was a great experience to have daughters like you and arda, too, had fun with her sisters :) we are also looking forward for your next come. Don't worry, you helped us a lot more than you could imagine. Like you said, you have a home here and we are waiting for you not only as a host but… read more
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2012
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Cheryl) for host
We were the first workawayers for Hulya and her son Arda, and we hope that we've done enough, because we were treated more like daughters than workers! :) It was such a great experience to work in the field and do some gardening, and who can forget the great food?? we were truly spoiled by Hulya, and although we couldn't speak much Turkish, Arda… read more
