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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
8 Jul 2025
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63.8 %
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Description
Dear workawayer, I am looking for an handy man - woman+ who can help me to take care of my beloved dog and walk him. And help me with some maintenance on the boat. Like painting and soms small thinks. In exchange you will have the possibility to have your cultural exchange in Amsterdam. Preferably somebody used to working with boats. You will have your own room on board. You should be able to swim. 10 workaways worked here in the past and it has been a great opportunity!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Self development
Charity work
Art & design
Books
Plant care
Gardening
Architecture
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Adventure sports
Mountain
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The cultural exchange will not be any issue in a city Like Amsterdam. On bike you are in the centre in 25 minutes.
Help
Some maintenance on the boat and taking care of my dog when I am not around.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The type of accommodation is exceptional view on the lake (IJsselmeer) near the centre of Amsterdam. You need to be able to swim, in case anything happens. You will live in a very comfortable studio, with a private bathroom. The accommodation is just renovated and is light and clean. It feels very comfortable. There is space for 1-2 people. There is one bedroom.
What else ...
The tram is very nearby. It takes only 15 minutes to reach the centre.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I can
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (4)
I had no previous experience in wall finishing or construction although have a great background knowledge for design and art. I worked in a duo with one other workaway traveller and together we came to master the poly-pox epoxy product after a few… read more
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I had no previous experience in wall finishing or construction although have a great background knowledge for design and art. I worked in a duo with one other workaway traveller and together we came to master the poly-pox epoxy product after a few… read more
I had a lot of previous experience painting and prepping walls but had never before worked with the products used on the boat. Going in I was a bit nervous about my ability, but once we started working the poly-pox is not hard to get used to if you have done… read more
