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Hello dear travellers,
I am willing to host an easy going workaway helper to polish up my apartment in Riga end of March / beginning of April 2024.
Help involves flexible hours and schedule but I have listed some tasks below:
The task would be for a week or two. I have been away for some time and now there is a big need to do some big spring clean up/update as i use a part to host guests and some part for leading mediations/doing body practices.
Main tasks:
- to help cleaning and organizing my apartment (washing windows, deep cleaning kitchen etc)
- some technical work - hanging paintings, etc, more advanced work needed to be done too
- painting a large wall mural (creative/art skills might be a big bonus)
- helping to clean/take photos of some second hand and antique stuff i am selling online
- taking care of indoor plants, replanting, watering, arranging
- refreshing some furniture, fixing stuff and other small maintenance work
Some other tasks (cooking/light renovation work) can also happen but I will definitely agree with you before giving you any specific tasks.
I am looking for a cleaning fairy (f/m) with a creative talent and an eye for detail!!!
Lodging in a separate bedroom in RIga hipster area (apartment shared with me), lots of free time to explore Riga, work for 3-4 hours without food or 5 hours with food (we can agree separately).
Message me for more details.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can introduce you to Latvian culture, the history and culture of this region, show you around a bit (depending on my schedule)
Help
Small tasks I have listed above but basically everything related to housekeeping, maintenance, renovation, artistic expression and daily assistance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: IntermediateAccommodation
Separate bedroom, fully furnished
What else ...
Riga has a lot to offer, the area I live has some nice bars, tea and coffee places and the Old Town is within 20 minute walk..
Also nature walking is possible, seaside 20 min train rideA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week (flexible)
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I can highlight Andrei's attitude towards work – he was… read more
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
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I can highlight Andrei's attitude towards work – he was… read more
I stayed almost 1 year! Felt very much part of the house (if you know what I mean)
Met and made unforgettable memories, even in -25 degrees.
Baiba, where do I start..... from helpful empathetic, fun, talented, driven young woman with much more to express.
We still keep in touch and will continue to.
I'm very much… read more
There was always time for some fun like going swimm in the River.
If you need any kind of support Baiba will do her best to help you.
Thank you for this amazing time bin Valmiera.
During their stay in Latvia, we developed a special bond and now I miss these guys a lot! ♥
Long story short: Leonardo came to Latvia as a workaway helper, meanwhile Regina arrived here as an guest, but she also ended up doing workaway with me in… read more
Regina (duration 2 weeks) For me it was absolutely the right thing! Valmiera is really calm but still offers a lot to people who are open to discover whatever they find next. Riga is also not so far as well the Estonian border.
My main working tasks… read more
My main task was to prepare… read more
Not… read more
It was an inspiring experience to be in Baibas company, since there's so much that can be learnt from her.
It's amazing how she's creating and leading such a considerable project on her own, and doing it successfully.
I was doing not the most… read more
I spent the whole winter in Valmiera welcomed by a lively and stimulating environment, meeting people from all over the world.
I rediscovered the pleasure of working and creating something with my hands and I felt a strong… read more
Baiba is a very welcoming and good host, always with a positive attitude. We were also seven volunteers from six different countries, so there was no lack of social life at the place.
Recommended!
Iʼve been part of this team for two weeks and a half last July and it was such an amazing experience! I was among the first workawayers to start the Valmiera project, which I'd found challenging at the beginning, before we made it more comfortable and I eventually couldn't wait to get back there, a quiet… read more
Baiba is a very cool and accommodating, it was a pleasure to talk with her.
The work is quite easy and depending of your capacity, there is always something to do !
We definitely advise you to meet her
Claudio arrived for a 3 week stay in Valmiera and during this time he was an active, helpful, friendly, funny person in our international team. In spite of the very basic living conditions here, Claudio always stayed patient and accepted the… read more
I stayed two weeks, I shared a nice room with an other workawayer for a week, and another week just by my own in the room.
Working hours were fair, never were more than 5 hours. I like when hosts respect the 25 hours per week rule and Baiba fulfilled this area fully. Altough you need… read more
He arrived to Riga right in the moment when my leg got injured and I was in a big need for help. He helped me a lot with various tasks in the student flatshare.
Simon worked on fixing, plastering and painting a drywall and the result was great. I was lucky to have a workawayer with such positive, always hands-on… read more
It was a pleasure staying with you :slight_smile:
Instantly I felt comfortable with Baiba.
She is kind, interesting and very helpful.
The conversations are great and the food
Is delicious! The work is also fun!
It's also a unique workaway ,in that you are close to the city which leaves you very independent to explore!
Look… read more
I have been grateful for the ability to work independently, generate ideas and complete tasks effectively. They are both strongly motivated, friendly, precise, hard workers and beautiful personalities. Thank you for staying and… read more
Although we were only there 10 days, everyone in the apartment was warm, welcoming and felt like a new family! Baiba herself was amazing - lively, Interesting and involved. We decorated the hall, help build the majority of the second kitchen, and helped a friend with a charity event, all of which were fun… read more
She is carrying with the workawayers needs and tries and offered as much free time we needed to visit the city. Plus she gave us advice about Riga. She is very flexible and she planned our working hours… read more
Baiba is really nice, it's a pleasure to tchat with her.
She is flexible, she enabled us to mix working time and leisure time.
She gave us a lot of advice to discover the country.
We wish you to meet her ! :)
We got along pretty well and I felt like home during my stay. Thank you for the opportunity Baiba, hopefully to come back to meet you… read more
Thank you for this… read more
I stayed with her for two weeks in the end of my Europe trip. Her project is the happiest one in my experience!
She knows what to do making a good looking room, which really amaze me.
Her working schedule is more than flexable; it allows you to arrange your travelling plan easily. She also knows where to go, that save… read more
What can i to say about baiba? She is an amazing hostes. I never will forget this experience!
Thank you for everything that you did for me!
Wherever I am, I'll always have you in my heart.
I love you my sister!
take care and wish you the best
We renovated a flat pretty close to Rigas City Centre, I… read more
PS: a love for sweet chili sauce required for this position