Join us on dog walks and spend time with our relaxed family in Amsterdam suburbs, Netherlands

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  Description

  We are a small, friendly couple with three wonderful dogs and one lovely cat, living on the quiet, green edge of Amsterdam — countryside vibes right at the city border. Only 5 km to the lively centre by bike, 20 km to the beach, and sports fields (football, tennis, padel) next door.
  
  We are looking for a reliable, hands-on helper to join our relaxed daily routine.
  In exchange for a comfortable private room and all home-cooked meals:
  You walk one friendly dog every day (lovely routes in the neighbourhood and parks, about 2 hours in total on a normal day).
  On regular days this is twice a day, plus a daily wet clean / mop of half the house
  
  
  Plenty of free time for yourself, cycling, exploring Amsterdam, and relaxing
  A warm, open-minded family atmosphere with good conversations
  If you enjoy dogs, cats, simple home care, fresh air, and a peaceful spot with easy city access — we would love to welcome you.
  Looking forward to meeting new friends.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Farming

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Social activities where you can connect with us and the local community
  We often go for long walk along the peaceful paths right outside our gate — sometimes heading into the lively center of Amsterdam for a canal walk, or to explore markets and street food. Other times we go by car and then for walk the other way to the nearby beach for fresh sea air. You're very welcome to join us on these outings!
  The skills and knowledge we can share with you
  Living in an old farmhouse surrounded by nature, we can show you practical Dutch countryside living: how to cycle safely and efficiently everywhere (it's basically a national sport here!). We're happy to teach you useful Dutch phrases for daily life, share stories about local history and traditions, or explain how things work in the Netherlands.
  What we hope to learn by hosting people from different cultures
  We don't travel as much as we'd like these days because of our home and dogs, so having Workawayers here is our window to the world! We're genuinely curious about your home country — your food, music, traditions, daily routines, funny cultural differences, or even challenges you face back home.
  If you're open-minded, enjoy animals and nature, and like a mix of calm rural days with easy access to city energy, we'd be thrilled to welcome you into our little family! 😊

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  Help

  We are looking for a helpful person hands-on helper to join our relaxed daily routine.
  In exchange for a comfortable private room and all home-cooked meals:
  You walk one friendly dog every day (lovely routes in the neighbourhood and parks, about 2 hours in total on a normal day).
  On regular days this is twice a day, plus a daily wet clean / mop of half the house
  
  On your two lighter days: ➖one day is a morning walk only, plus the wet clean;
  ➖the other day (usually Sunday) is a morning walk only, no evening walk and no wet clean
  Any other work we ask you to do from the list below is paid at €100 per week.
  Paid tasks (€100 per week, from our planned list):
  ➖Help with cleaning at my workplace, once a week
  ➖Full house cleaning once a week
  ➖Ironing duvet covers (2–3 times a week, steam iron; TV/YouTube allowed)
  ➖Washing windows
  ➖Cleaning the dogs’ sofas/beds
  ➖Light garden work (weeding, tidying)
  ➖Sweeping the yard/driveway
  Typical rhythm is about 4–5 hours a day, 5 days a week, plus the two lighter days described above.
  We're looking for someone:
  - reliable person with prior experience in domestic work / managing daily household duties,
  -is flexible with the routine.
  In return, you'll have a cozy stay with us,
  -good food,
  -time for yourself,
  - the agreed pocket money / honorarium.

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  Languages spoken

  Dutch: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We have a spacious private bedroom available for you, with access to a shared bathroom (shower + toilet) that we keep clean and tidy.
  ❗️House rules / Important notes
  We are a non-smoking and non-drinking household and prefer guests who share the same sober lifestyle.
  If you smoke, please do so only outside.
  ❗️We do not allow visits from friends, partners, or any other external guests to our home — this is strictly not permitted, out of respect for our privacy and due to one family member's current state of health.

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  What else ...

  In your free time, you’re completely free to explore and do whatever you like!
  You can easily cycle or take public transport into the city centre (just 5 km away) to see the famous sights of Amsterdam, walk along the canals, visit museums, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
  The beach and the North Sea are only about 20 km away — perfect for a relaxing day by the sea, a swim (in summer), or a long walk along the coast.
  You can also visit the local market for fresh produce, flowers, cheese, or just to feel the Dutch vibe.
  If you feel like earning a bit extra or trying something new, you’re welcome to look for short gigs or other paid work in the area.
  And of course, you can take day trips to other beautiful Dutch cities (Utrecht, Haarlem, Rotterdam, The Hague are all very close by train), visit world-class museums, parks, or just discover new places.
  We’re flexible and want you to enjoy your time here — whether you prefer relaxing with the dogs, exploring the city, or mixing work and adventures!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Chicho, Kyra, Vos

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