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Island living with our family in Terschelling Lies, Netherlands

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    80 %

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    Last replied

    8 Jun 2026

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    Reply rate

    75.0 %

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Netherlands to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple (Andre and Tanja) 60 and 59 we work part-time for the government and local shops selling cheese & wine. We have 2 daughters living away from home. We are hospitable and enterprising.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Yoga / Wellness
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Technology
    Pets
    Culture
    Farming
    Sustainability
    Events & social
    Charity work
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Water sports
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning Dutch language, cultural exchange, work in and near nature, circular life, living on an island with different dynamics due to weather, seasons and tourism. Working in garden with fruits and vegetables. Making jams and other products organically grown fruit.

  • Help

    Help

    Help wanted around old farm on the island Terschelling (Netherlands). We are a dutch couple living in an old farm with lots of space and beautiful nature. We welcome help from travellers in gardening and maintenance (house and garden).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Intrested in learning German language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    old farm with lots of space. Sleeping in tiny house with own facility's

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    public transport available. bicycles available. enjoy beautiful nature. pick berries and go fishing. Take endless walks and meet local residents.Local residents are hospitable and open to new experiences and insights.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wifi in garden and 4G

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    lots of space

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Ouzo

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