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Short stay in a central location and help around the house in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    from 15th september for 3 or 5 days mid or late september / flexible (woman)
    i live in the attractive central neighborhood of amsterdam , the jordaan. a small basic appartement.I am irish woman in my 50's with a interest in different cultures ,human developement and communication.I enjoy company and sharing some of what i enjoy in summer in amsterdam.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Politics / Social justice
    Self development
    Animals
    Writing
    History
    Fitness
    Dancing
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Im a nvc trainer and coach (marshall rosenberg) , its a great system to get clear on how humans work ,interact, and how to enjoy and release in that. I would enjoy sharing some of the (alternative) cultural spots and neighborhood activities and cycling. Amsterdam is bursting with things to do. local markets, canals.a few minutes away.lots of shops and galleries nearby.

  • Help

    Help

    support getting stuff done on the computer - so ideally fluent english speaker this time ;nice to have a mac/iphone user for a bit of computer support . also general help in house ,maybe some painting and DIY ,some deep cleaning, organizing stuff.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    small room with balconyor have daybed in living room..appartement just off prinsengracht,
    Happy to cook a meal a day and provide food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have already hosted 4 volunteers to our mutual enjoyment. 20 minutes walk from central station , a safe area for woman , its a lovely historic neighbourhood with lots of canals and things to visit , also access to a private garden. Its an old house and i have neighbours and I get up around 8 am, so not suitable for party animals.I enjoy if someone can enjoy the work ; work independantely .Friendlyness and co-operation (giving and receiving) are important to me. I enjoy showing some of the places i enjoy ,cultural centers,swimming pool /concerts in the park.smoke-free house. As my calender is a bit busy in september, im looking for a 3/4 day stay - may suit someone who has an other placement arriving or leaving…..

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a woman with blonde hair, wearing a purple sweater, standing in front of a green hedge or tree, with a subtle watermark visible.

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