Wanted: sailer or cook who want to stay for a couple of months

Netherlands

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07/06/2021
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Hi there! My name is Branko, and I am living with my girlfriend Marielle, our daughter Bo and son Kik in the North of Amsterdam. I am one of the founders of a Voku (Community Kitchen) were we cook vegetarian, mostly vegan and organic food.

I hosted quit a lot of workawayers, loved it, always had a house full, but since we have two kids, there aint no space anymore at our home unfortunatly.. therefor I am considering to buy a little (sailing) boat, just with a bed (so not a luxyreus one) and lay it at the harbour were there are showers and toilets. What i would like if you would cook one day and learn me how to sail! And there is one other thing i would like to have help with; to do some market research for a little cooking project i want to start (ill tell you more personally :))

Please be aware we get a lot of reactions every month and we also therefor do not always reply to them all. Contact us with CV and a short motivation! (Tip: whatsapp me the dates you want to come and I will whatsapp you back if there are possibilities)

Hope to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Art Projects
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn to cook, enjoy this beautifull city, meet interesting, funny and sweet people, and we can tell you were to get food for free so you can survive on a euro if you wish :) ofcourse you also have the possibility to learn to cook
Help
We are mainly looking for cooks, cause thats what we do; We cook :)But i would love to learn to sail!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
A little boat not so far from central station Amsterdam, in the North of Amsterdam, You might the boat with one other person (your friend or partner?)
What else ...
Amsterdam is a great city, especially if you know the nice places (Amsterdam Noord is the new hotspot!). I made a list of places you got to go once or twice (like cheap good vegetarian / vegan "restaurants" were you can have a three course meal for between 5 and 10 euro's)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 days of around 5 hours

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Feedback left by and about host (23)

05/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Paula stayed with us for over 6 months and it was great to have her over. She works hard, is really focussed, very social, talented, relaxed and humble.. if she wanted she could stay for ever. We consider her family now and she is always welcome in our house :)

See you around Paula!

(Excellent )

17/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Robert ) for host

This was my favorite workaway experience I've had thus far in my life. The entire environment breaths positive energy, creativity, and expression. Don't pass up this awesome opportunity to eat some amazing food, hang out with honest people, and enjoy the city of Amsterdam with the comfort of feeling like your home.

Thanks again for everything… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)

Kimmy, you are fantastic :) Thank you for everything.. Lets stay in touch! X

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host

Working here has been amazing and meeting everyone else who has been involved with the project has likewise been a joy! Thankyou so much for the opportunity to live and work in my favourite city! XXX

(Excellent )

06/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Sweet Ana! You got your freedom because I totally trusted you with everything :) I am very thankful for your time and energy. I hope you are well. Lets stay in touch :)
X

(Excellent )

05/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I am so happy that I worked with Branko!! My idea was to do it for a month... and I stayed three!
He is a great person and has many different ideas and projects that I like, and the best thing is that he is very open to suggestions and he gives others the space (and tools!) to get creative!
Initially I chose his profile because I was looking for… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jen)

:) thanks Jen :) you are the best :)

(Excellent )

19/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jen) for host

Such an amazing experience with Branko and all the volunteers (more like family tbh). We had such a wonderful group of people living in the house and working in the kitchen. The mission to make delicious, affordable, and healthy food is inspiring. I immediately felt at home and had so much freedom to explore the city and live like a local. The… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma & Yiannis)

Thanks Jemma for everything :) hope tou guys enjoy your stay in Portugal. Say hello to the sun there and we will see eachother in the future!
X!

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jemma & Yiannis) for host

We planned to stay for one month and ended up getting comfortable and staying for two. Honestly could have not asked for a more down to earth and friendly host. Our accommodation just felt like home, the work was a pleasure and Branko knows how to entrust people with the project. We had lots of days off and everyone we worked with was humble and… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse & Jenna)

Great sweet hard working couple.. thanks for everything (also for the poetry on my wall ;)). See you guys! X!

(Excellent )

30/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jesse & Jenna) for host

PURE LOVE. Writing a review here cannot do justice to the learning and collaboration that blessed our lives. These people are family to us. Cannot wait to go back to Amsterdam.

(Excellent )

07/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (PAULA & LAYLA)

Sometimes it happens that new volunteers become like family on the first day. With Paula and Leyla that happened :)

Was great having you over! Feel always welcome :)

(Excellent )

07/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (PAULA & LAYLA) for host

Branko and his Vegan Restaurant were our first Workaway experience, we were so excited and happy about it...! At the end everything was even better than we have expected! Branko is a sweetheart! He cares about people, he is gentle and super nice! His friend Anne is amazing too! Working with them was very pleasant, cheerful and fun (even during the… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenni)

Hey :) Thanks Jenni for your sweet words :) You are the best :) :) We will see eachother again! X

(Excellent )

08/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jenni) for host

I volunteered with Branko for a month last summer in Amsterdam and had awesome time! The work varies accordingly to what is going on, at my time it was waitressing, and vegetarian cooking for bbq´s, etc. My favorite day was haywork on a field, although that was just a one time thing.

Overall my stay in Amsterdam was very happy, Branko takes good… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tanzania) for host

I was passing through Amsterdam for one week and spent one day volunteering in their kitchen. I LOVED IT!!!!! What a gorgeous set of people they are and the vision they have for rescuing food and turning it into delicious, natural, wholesome meals served to the public is beyond admirable. It is inspirational.

Thank you! <3

(Excellent )

11/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (sara) for host

Branko! This month fly litteraly. I felt always welcome and part of a yung family, meet great friends, had a lot of fun with the "cooking team", went out cycling in amazing places! Branko is a really good person full of entusiasm that he also puts in his social project and he is so nice with evreyone, i really had good time working with him, Anne,… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (sara)

Sara! Sara is a great help in the kitchen. She sees what needs to be done, and takes initiative. Anne (the chef of our project) was really happy with her, since Anne could just ask: "Would you like to think of a menu and be the chef toningt?" Sara said: Oke. And ofcourse we had a wonderfull Italian 3 course dish :) Furthermore she was really… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mies)

Mies! Great person.. funny, sweet, intelligent, hard worker, creative, etcetera etcetera :) Mies has been one of my first workawayers, and I am really happy with all the good times and all the work she done.. The promo movie she made is excellent! A must watch :)

Great...

(Excellent )

26/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mies) for host

Even though I am Dutch I never lived in Amsterdam and really I wanted to spend time in the city and experience what it is like to live and " work" there. I am very happy I found this place as it was exactly what I was looking for. I helped out with their activities on Monday & Thursday cooking at their restaurant and Wednesday helping with their… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Grant) for host

I wasn't quite sure what to expect in the beginning but to my delight Branco and what he has happening turned out to be a great thing and a great experience for me.More than I can say.He made me feel very welcome, my first time in Europe.I also learnt much from him and had many fun times and met some great people.I trust we will be friends for a… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Grant)

Grant really does his name honour; he is grand! He has gave me great advice with managing a volunteer hostel from out my own house; we had great talks; laughed a lot; worked hard; enjoyed ourselves a lot :) Great guy

(Excellent )

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