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Last replied
6 Mar 2025
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*️️ I use the Workaway calendar...so respect that;
*️️ I host for 2-4 weeks maximum;
*️️ Only ONE person.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn more about the Dutch culture, cook, diy and gardening. Love to discuss about all aspects of life.
Help
Hello,
Since 2016 I live in my tiny house I build myself with help of workaway'ers. I am an open minded guy of 55 years old, gay (and proud on it) and live in the summer in my tiny house and in the winter in Portugal.
My tiny house measures 5 by 6 meters and I have a small shed. It still has to get finished from the outside, so help is always welcome. Also there is a lot of garden work that can be picked up, like weeding and landscaping.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
I am living now in my garden house. So you will stay in the same place where we will work.
I offer my hospitality, a bed, a bike and of course nice shared meals
What else ...
Leiden is centrally located, all major big cities are reachable in 30 minutes by train. Also the beach is close by bike or bus.
The Dutch city of Leiden Holland (Leyden in Dutch) is a picturesque community located in the tulip-growing district in the Netherlands. Home to the oldest university in the country, Leiden features many interesting tourist attractions and a variety of museums and art galleries.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 282258798144
Feedback (10)
31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
I've been in Jurjen's house for two weeks. I enjoyed working with him and I learned a lot about manual works that i have not previous experience with. However I did not feel good staying with Jurjen. I don't think he has been a very hospitable and friendly person. In complex I didn't enjoy staying with him. I just would like to say that I tried to… read more
16 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
I had a very nice time with David! He is open minded, honest, hard working and interested to learn. Apart from his hard work on my project he was a fun guy to hang out with. We had deep conversations of life, but also had fun with my friends and going out in Amsterdam. For David this period was a rollercoaster...due private circumstances he had to… read more
(Excellent
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29 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I was with Jurjen for 17 days in his beautiful centric house in Leiden. I helped him with her sustainable house and learnt a lot of interesting things about to build. I have to say Jurjen was very patience with me and taught me to tile despite of my low knowledge im the matter. I'm very happy with my experience and I feel in love with this… read more
2 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I stayed with Jurjen for 3 weeks, worked on two projects; demolishing a garden shed and laying a stone path. He gave me full responsibility on the projects but was there to help when needed and happy for me to ask questions. Jurjen taught me some valuable life lessons that really influenced me in a positive way. I found his little garden project… read more
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Mika stayed and worked at my place for 3 weeks. His warm personality and openness is one of his many plus points. He worked very hard on 2 projects, namely demolish a small stone garden house and laying a stone path. He is a hard worker and doesn´t mind to make his hands dirty. Due the fact that his girlfriend was also living in Leiden,,,and the… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
I've been in Jurjen's house for two weeks. I enjoyed working with him and I learned a lot about manual works that i have not previous experience with. However I did not feel good staying with Jurjen. I don't think he has been a very hospitable and friendly person. In complex I didn't enjoy staying with him. I just would like to say that I tried to… read more
16 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
I had a very nice time with David! He is open minded, honest, hard working and interested to learn. Apart from his hard work on my project he was a fun guy to hang out with. We had deep conversations of life, but also had fun with my friends and going out in Amsterdam. For David this period was a rollercoaster...due private circumstances he had to… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I was with Jurjen for 17 days in his beautiful centric house in Leiden. I helped him with her sustainable house and learnt a lot of interesting things about to build. I have to say Jurjen was very patience with me and taught me to tile despite of my low knowledge im the matter. I'm very happy with my experience and I feel in love with this… read more
2 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I stayed with Jurjen for 3 weeks, worked on two projects; demolishing a garden shed and laying a stone path. He gave me full responsibility on the projects but was there to help when needed and happy for me to ask questions. Jurjen taught me some valuable life lessons that really influenced me in a positive way. I found his little garden project… read more
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Mika stayed and worked at my place for 3 weeks. His warm personality and openness is one of his many plus points. He worked very hard on 2 projects, namely demolish a small stone garden house and laying a stone path. He is a hard worker and doesn´t mind to make his hands dirty. Due the fact that his girlfriend was also living in Leiden,,,and the… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jarryd)
Jarryd stayed at my place and worked on my project for 12 days, but in these 12 days he proved to be a hard worker, sociable, open and willing to adopt in new situations and culture. Due my own preparations for an upcoming trip and my overfull agenda, I didn´t had the same time as usual to support the work on my project, still he did a very good… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Danny)
Danny is a friendly and hard working guy, which picks up any project and task he is asked. In the first week he was focused on sanding and painting the walls, windows, window frames and interior wood, after that he picked up the project to install and finish the ´deck´ of my veranda, a responsibility he picked up with much dedication and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Danny) for host
It was a pleasure to be involved in jurjen's fantastic garden house project and thanks to his knowledge and patience I've learnt a great deal in the two weeks I spent there! Jurjen is a great host, friendly and hospitable (and an excellent cook!!), I wish him all the best with the completion of the project!!
26 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate is a very warm and open and curious person. I only had the pleasure of hosting her for a long weekend, but in these 4 days we had a great time together. She worked hard in the garden and was not afraid to get her hands dirty (although she didn´t really liked the rain). It was a pleasure to have me at my place and she is always welcome to… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
It was a wonderful weekend working with Jurjen. He is always willing to teach me, help me and share his life, even though I know nothing and always ask so many questions. It was great that he brought me to the market, afternoon tea, gym and meet his neighbor. I could really feel the Dutch lifestyle. He is also very considerate, very friendly,… read more
14 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gar) for host
I had a really good month helping Jurjen with his garden house. I learnt a lot of new DIY skills, and the work is very satisfying as you can see the results of a day’s work. Jurjen gave me the confidence to “lead” the project of completing the kitchen. He was incredibly patient and forgiving as I had no experience of doing this kind of work… read more
13 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gar)
Gary helped me on my project for a period of 3,5 weeks. He was a great helper, accurate, thinking about the best solutions and alert of the things to be done. He was eager to learn new skills and picking it up fast. We primarily worked on fitting a second hand kitchen, that had to be customized to make it fit. In this work Gary helped with… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ben Jeromme) for host
I never thought that the 2 weeks would run so fast. The experience with Jurjen my host, helping finish install the walls and ceilings, having great meals together with friends, small talks after dinner and great Dutch culture make me want to stay longer than 2 weeks. It is never enough if you are really having some good times specially if the host… read more
31 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben Jeromme)
Jerome is a very nice and open person that is highly motivated and willing to pick up any job he can help with. He is a fast learner and does his work as accurate as possible. In the 2 weeks he was my guest he helped me with installing the drywall on the walls and ceilings of my newly build house. He never worked with drywall´s, but within a… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (MAI) for host
Jurjen is a very good man. And also a good cook and builder! The house if pretty and also the cat ~ For my personal reason, i am very sorry i just stay with Jurjen for a few days. Really guilty. I hope all about the house goes well and become the life you want!
8 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ferenc) for host
I`ve spent a great month in Yuryens place. The place is more than beutiful also the Dutch type of making things done are very practical. Very kind and friendly person with many intresting friends worlwide.
Also the city is an amazing place, where you can feel the real Holland with its huge history. The area of the Tulips, quiet town of Leiden is… read more
Also the city is an amazing place, where you can feel the real Holland with its huge history. The area of the Tulips, quiet town of Leiden is… read more
29 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (David & Till) for host
I had two very nice weeks at Jurjens Place with Great People and a interesting project. Ps. The Food is amazing :)
