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Description
*IN NEED OF A VOLUNTEER * Need people which can come NOW , without 1 monrh writing in advance .
I am 55 year old Croat / Dutch citisen .
Have lived in London 2 years , New York 1 year , Amsterdam 22 years .
I have been around a lot , in the 1980 ties , ship crew job for a while .
Fluent in English , Dutch , Italian .
Understand some Spanish , German .
Worked in legendary Marquee London club 1988 , seen Pink Floyd on a Wembly 88 ,
Motorhead in Hammersmith Odeon , and Queen with Freddie Mercury in 1986 .
In need of help with renovation of appartment , downtown Rijeka.
Location is A1 , high street .
If you are city life lover this might be a place for you.
General help wanted with renovation .
Would be nice to have few handy DIY people. I dont expect of you to replace
professional tradespeople.
Food , its a self service and members are cooking themselves in a free time .
Due to limited funds - fair use of a given food ,and no " wish list " expencive food .
We do eat meat .
Smoking is alowed in some parr of the house .
Internet speed is good , optical fibre
.At the moment we are help from 09 am ,
but that can vary ,
Accommodation is part of the 120 m2 apartment ,room size iis 27 m2 . No single rooms available at the moment .Subject to availability .
Hosting up to 4 persons .
You dont need to have experience and specal skills , but to be motivated for work .
No hands in pockets , no headphones on work Minimum stay is 2 weeks , no maximum stay .
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Teaching part of it , learn :
How to do drywall , how to restore antique rockwalls , flooring , different buiding tehniques .
Please , dont apply ,if you just need a place to stay , but otherwise not into hand work , you have to be a bit handy .
Please be onest about your ENGLISH , I cant teach you if your english is bellow some level !!
Cultural exchange part of it : I started learning Spanish about a year ago ,and I can already understand a lot . I can teach you : English , Italian , Croatian , Dutch . I have interest in Latino culuture . Thank you for looking .
Help
General help .You might asist ( and learn ) drywall making , asist in diferent building tehniques . Restore antique rock walls . Like any renovation , some days are harder , same days are easy .Someone can do some domestic work to ( kitchen , cooking ) .
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Croatian: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Polish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Part of 120 m2 apartment , Internet , Food .
Couples might get own room , boys in a 4 persons room .
What else ...
Situated in downtown , just of main street , Rijeka has about 120 000 population , this year Rijeka is European capital of culture .Its third bigest city in Croatia , only 60 km from Italy , and 25 km from Slovenia . Covid - 19 situation here is relatively low at the moment .Host as the most crew vaccinated .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day x 5 days a week
Host ref number: 753171318387
Feedback (24)
28 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirrin)
I had luck to host Mirrin for 3 weeks in Croatia .Great girl,we got well together .
She happens to be an arhitect, so she did what she is best in - some drawings of possible interieur solutions .Everybody loved her in a crew .Do come back some day ! Thank you for all .
She happens to be an arhitect, so she did what she is best in - some drawings of possible interieur solutions .Everybody loved her in a crew .Do come back some day ! Thank you for all .
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2022
I stayed at Mladen's for a month in November and had a great experience. I was measuring and drawing up plans for the apartments but also had times of just chatting with Mladen and sharing stories about his life and perspectives (free therapy session as he would joke). Mladen is big on initiative, trust and communication and super helpful in… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruberth)
Ruberth stayed 2 months as part of vlonteer group of 3-4 persons
Beacose of his age and ecperience he was far best in his group, can work intependant without supervision .He is realy handyman, can do things with great precision sometimes like profesional.
One of the few that takes work realy serious and never tryed to freeload .
Wish I have more… read more
Beacose of his age and ecperience he was far best in his group, can work intependant without supervision .He is realy handyman, can do things with great precision sometimes like profesional.
One of the few that takes work realy serious and never tryed to freeload .
Wish I have more… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
I came to this Workaway thinking about staying for only one month, but without thinking about it I stayed for two months.
I enjoyed my time and work in this place. The city is small, but every weekend we had time with the other volunteers to see many places and share a great atmosphere.
About Mladen I must say that everything we talked about by… read more
I enjoyed my time and work in this place. The city is small, but every weekend we had time with the other volunteers to see many places and share a great atmosphere.
About Mladen I must say that everything we talked about by… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (John & Priyanka)
John stayed a week with us , he is young smart guy and has some skills .Was a great help .But we do prefer longer stays .All good .
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2022
Simply incredible.
Mladen (host) is a real stand up guy, generous, and understanding, although sometimes stubborn but very likable.
Accommodation is conveniently located on main street and is a close walking distance from the main bus stop.
Skills will be developed, laughter will be shared, and memories will be made.
Mladen (host) is a real stand up guy, generous, and understanding, although sometimes stubborn but very likable.
Accommodation is conveniently located on main street and is a close walking distance from the main bus stop.
Skills will be developed, laughter will be shared, and memories will be made.
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(4.6)
28 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirrin)
I had luck to host Mirrin for 3 weeks in Croatia .Great girl,we got well together .
She happens to be an arhitect, so she did what she is best in - some drawings of possible interieur solutions .Everybody loved her in a crew .Do come back some day ! Thank you for all .
She happens to be an arhitect, so she did what she is best in - some drawings of possible interieur solutions .Everybody loved her in a crew .Do come back some day ! Thank you for all .
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mirrin) for host
I stayed at Mladen's for a month in November and had a great experience. I was measuring and drawing up plans for the apartments but also had times of just chatting with Mladen and sharing stories about his life and perspectives (free therapy session as he would joke). Mladen is big on initiative, trust and communication and super helpful in… read more
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruberth)
Ruberth stayed 2 months as part of vlonteer group of 3-4 persons
Beacose of his age and ecperience he was far best in his group, can work intependant without supervision .He is realy handyman, can do things with great precision sometimes like profesional.
One of the few that takes work realy serious and never tryed to freeload .
Wish I have more… read more
Beacose of his age and ecperience he was far best in his group, can work intependant without supervision .He is realy handyman, can do things with great precision sometimes like profesional.
One of the few that takes work realy serious and never tryed to freeload .
Wish I have more… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ruberth) for host
I came to this Workaway thinking about staying for only one month, but without thinking about it I stayed for two months.
I enjoyed my time and work in this place. The city is small, but every weekend we had time with the other volunteers to see many places and share a great atmosphere.
About Mladen I must say that everything we talked about by… read more
I enjoyed my time and work in this place. The city is small, but every weekend we had time with the other volunteers to see many places and share a great atmosphere.
About Mladen I must say that everything we talked about by… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (John & Priyanka)
John stayed a week with us , he is young smart guy and has some skills .Was a great help .But we do prefer longer stays .All good .
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (John & Priyanka) for host
Simply incredible.
Mladen (host) is a real stand up guy, generous, and understanding, although sometimes stubborn but very likable.
Accommodation is conveniently located on main street and is a close walking distance from the main bus stop.
Skills will be developed, laughter will be shared, and memories will be made.
Mladen (host) is a real stand up guy, generous, and understanding, although sometimes stubborn but very likable.
Accommodation is conveniently located on main street and is a close walking distance from the main bus stop.
Skills will be developed, laughter will be shared, and memories will be made.
7 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime & Alberto)
Jaime stayed 2 weeka with me and helped a lot , on different tasks. He gets it quickly and is of very good help
.
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(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Alberto) for host
Mladen is a great guy. Very funny and as a kind soul. He is a little bit crazy in a good way and I've learnt a lot about Croatia through the talks with him.
Work is as expected sometimes harder, sometimes softer, sometimes you work more and others you work less.
He will be pleased if you are an independent person able to work by yourself.
Gonna… read more
Work is as expected sometimes harder, sometimes softer, sometimes you work more and others you work less.
He will be pleased if you are an independent person able to work by yourself.
Gonna… read more
19 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marina & Jose) for host
I was in Mladen's house for about 2 weeks (José only). As the first experience in Workaway was excellent, the agreed hours are worked and if they work overtime they are paid on Fridays. Mladen is very respectful of the hours worked, he speaks many languages and is easy to take directions. The house is in an unbeatable location in Rijeka, the… read more
18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Maxy stayed five weeks in my Latino crew of 6 people .He did well , especialy good in and around kitchen , cooking for all crew .Reliable .Good one .
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
I spent more than 1 month at his house and I had a great time, I worked and he paid me every Friday, I met many South Americans, he took care of all the purchases, including the food on non-working days (weekends) there were always pills of soap to wash the clothes and buy fans for the room when the strong heat started. the house is in a very nice… read more
1 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo Andrés)
Pablo was a grest help in our crew .Good qualities all together .Reliable .
(Excellent
)
29 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pablo Andrés) for host
My experience was short but pretty nice. The profile describes well the job, not too heavy work and you receive food even the free days. Mladem is a direct guy, I aprecciated that, he always say what he need, and if you are not experienced in the job he can explain it easily how to work.
15 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Erick & Sharon)
Eric and Sharron stayed a month with us .Sharon is handy and great cook .Eric was talented doing delicate grouting on a rock wall which he did beautiful .He also did extra hours ( free choice ) and got some pay for it .Would host them again .
(Excellent
)
14 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Erick & Sharon) for host
The place is good, really well located, the food was also good, the fridge is always full, I worked extra hours and received a payment for it.
I would come back some day
I would come back some day
9 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Federico & Brian Nahuel)
Federco and Brian has been help 2 months with me .They learned fast to be master help .They both speak good english ..Besides construction thay have other knowledge in Tatto , computers , etc .. Federico e Brian sono stati 2 mesi con me in Croazia Imparati veloce fare ajutante di nostro capo di lavoro. Adesso parlano abastanza bene Inglese .Loro… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Federico & Brian Nahuel) for host
Me and my brother spent 2 months at Mladem's place. It was a very good environment, he was always paying attention to our needs and how we felt doing our work. If we needed to do extra hours he always asked if we were willing to do so and if we did he would either pay or give us our time back, he's very respectful with the hours you work. The job… read more
31 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cesar Augusto) for host
Is a huge project, who need helpers in a lot of task, some of them are going to look like unnecessary but they are important for everything work smoothly. A lot of time you are going to be by your own, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do… it could be complicated but you will figure it out. I’m still thinking that 6 hours in… read more
9 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
I went to Rijeka in the end of september/21 super excited to help Mladen with his project!
I spent 2 weeks there.
In general, the experience was good, but compared to the other 3 opportunities I had, this was the one I felt least comfortable with.
Positive Points::
Mladen is a good person, just look at several other positive feedbacks shared by… read more
I spent 2 weeks there.
In general, the experience was good, but compared to the other 3 opportunities I had, this was the one I felt least comfortable with.
Positive Points::
Mladen is a good person, just look at several other positive feedbacks shared by… read more
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Hanna)
I will.not write a whole book about it , but 19 yrars old if 19 years old .Its too complicate ) . Its my fault I should raise the age limit more up .Thanks anyway
(Good
)
4 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marina & Hanna) for host
We spent two weeks at Mladens house and it was overall a good experience. Everything was as described in the profile, only the communication about the tasks and the work itself could have been better at some points. It was hard to make clear that we do like to do all tasks and not only "girl tasks" and Mladen and Choka often considered some tasks… read more
7 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Peter & Maya) for host
Myself and Maya stayed with Mladen and Tajana for two weeks and we loved it. We were tasked with beginning the restoration of a stone wall at their home, Mladen provided correct tools and safety equipment. They always provided us with all the food we needed to cook in our cozy apartment. They were super helpful, even taking us to explore places in… read more
3 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter & Maya)
Amazing couple from UK. Done fabolous work on a old stone wall . Both very hard working, Maya is a good cook too. We went out togeter and had a great time. Please do come back anytime.
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Norberto)
Good and reliable workawayer .Has stayed few weeks with us im Croatia .Able to do all kind od fisic work. Hasta la vista
(Excellent
)
23 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Norberto) for host
I worked with Mladen for a month and I can say that it is a good place. Everything is as described: meals per day, hours of work, etc. Mladen is very attentive with food: he asks if there are any vegetarian people and he is attentive so that we eat well. It is a place to learn new skills and enjoy watching what you build with your own hands take… read more
13 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurine & Clémence)
Laurine and Clem , stayed a week with us .Good english ! Very handy in kitchen and in a artisty work I have with a vintage rock wall. .Mercy beacuap !
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Laurine & Clémence) for host
Clem and I stayed a week in Mladen's appartement in renovation and it was a good experience ! We worked in the morning helping with cleaning, sculpting a wall of stones (around 6hours a day) and then had all the afternoon and evening for us which was very appreciative, we had a lot of free time to explore Rijeka and the surrounding. Malden is… read more
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julian & Aneley) for host
We stayed 2 weeks with him . Mladen is a very hardworking and honest person. The work was interesting and we were always motivated with things to do. He always followed through on what was agreed and took us to see other interesting places near Rijeka.
Muchas gracias Mladen por todo vamos a extrañar tus chistes en español!!!
Muchas gracias Mladen por todo vamos a extrañar tus chistes en español!!!
3 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian & Aneley)
Julian and Aneley stayed 2 weeks with us .He is by profesion optical fibre tehnician , knows also electricity , handy with tools .She is also handy and hard working .Always soory when good people have to go their way . Hasta luego , gracias .
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Vinícius & Cristine)
Vinicius & Cristine stayed 3 weeks with us .She speaks very good english , both have two right hands , and capable of doing many diferent tasks .Some of the better people I had , always welcome back .
(Excellent
)
18 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Vinícius & Cristine) for host
For personal reasons we could not stay longer, but it was a really good month there. We learned a lot about construction/finishing and also Croatia's history. The fridge was always full including many kinds of meat and you can take whatever and anytime you want. Mladen asks always what do you like to eat and very understanding. The work is not… read more
17 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nil & Joan)
One more good experience from Spain Great guys , no previous building experience , but in short time learned some stuff .Exelent english , easy to communicate
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nil & Joan) for host
Mladen is a good man. He told us about his history and also about his country and we shared many experiences that helped us to learn. For what it refers to the work and accommodation all quite well. The work is basically remodeling the apartments in his building. We have been working with him and the Maestro (a versatile bricklayer). He has… read more
17 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás Emiliano & Paloma Candela)
Two friends boy and girl on their fist Europe trip and first workaway .They stayed 3 weeks with us , working very good , folowing all tasks without any problem .Their English improved a lot in just 3 weeks with my help
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nicolás Emiliano & Paloma Candela) for host
This has been our first Workaway and we are very happy with the hosts who have touched us, we have received a lot of love from them in 3 weeks time and they have treated us nice ,always complying with what corresponds even much more
Thank you for all the love and attention you gave us
Atte Paloma and Nicolás
Thank you for all the love and attention you gave us
Atte Paloma and Nicolás
26 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Yesica Tatiana & Blas Andres)
Blas and Yesica , both have 2 right hands , quite good in DIY tasks , Blas is ecperianced with power tools , also fluent English makes all easyer .
(Excellent
)
29 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host
I was going to stay 2 weeks and I ended up staying 1 month. Work isn’t hard, if you don’t like working in construction and getting dirty, this place isn’t for you. The bricklayer you work with is a very fun Croatian, the food is good and the location even better, close to the beach, the center and the university, many young people around. I… read more
27 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)
Santiago ! Best by now out of the 25 workawaywrs !! If I have was a company would give him a year contract straigh away . He is awake , never daydreaming at work , real valuable helper interested in whats doing and geting it rapido . Welcome back anytime .
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Daria & Pedro) for host
Mladen is a very wise man, who's always there for you if you need something, he arranged a place for me to park the car with no costs in a safe place. about food, he always asks what you eat mostly, so he can arrange that for you, the job is with a very funny Croatian guy who's in charge of giving you the tasks! full of good humor and laughs… read more
16 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Daria & Pedro)
Pedro and Daria stayed only two weeks with us , on a way to Greece .They have very good contribution to our renovation project , Pedro is very good with hands . Wish I have more people like them .
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tommaso)
Tomasso and his friend Giovani stayed 3 weeks on our renovation project in Croatia .Thay had no.much previous experience in this kind of work but with a lot of goodwill they have learned some basic skils ,and we all had a good time with them . Grazie !
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tommaso) for host
If you like life in a historical city center this is place for you. Rijeka is a beatiful city and you will stay in a real main street location, everything is there . Accomodation is good , couples get own room. On the other side host requires that you really put some good work (25h a week) in return for what you get.
27 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan stayed with us two times alltogether 4 months . He is is always smileing .Serious worker with previus construction experience .We beleive to see him again this year , he loves to be in our city and keep coming back .
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo Andres & Victoria Carola) for host
We spent a few very cozy months in Rijeka with Mladen,
the super central place you have the theater, the castle of Trast and the beach nearby.
We did construction work, cleaning and cooking, the work time and free in our case I was respected.
The group of volunteers was also positive while we lived here :)
We are very grateful for the… read more
the super central place you have the theater, the castle of Trast and the beach nearby.
We did construction work, cleaning and cooking, the work time and free in our case I was respected.
The group of volunteers was also positive while we lived here :)
We are very grateful for the… read more
7 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo Andres & Victoria Carola)
Gonzalo and Victoria stayed more then two months at my project in Rijeka ,,Croatia . Best workaweyers ever ! Gonzalo is very reliable and motivated worker . Vicky is very handy at mans work in renovation ; and a fantastic cook ; she cooked for 5 workaweyers and kept the place in order too. They are wellcime back anytime ! Hasta luego , gracias !
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Juan Pablo ) for host
Mladen very good boss, open and understanding, very good atmosphere, open-minded man with a very good sense of humor, attentive, respectful, and responsible with the guidelines of the volunteers. It was an excellent experience to have spent a month and I will never forget my first volunteering in this beautiful city and with an excellent team
12 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Pablo )
Juan Pablo has stayed one month with us .He is mature ,hard working and honest person .Also strong to carry heavy work when nedeed .Thank you for nice work .
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Callum)
Callum stayed with us for about 3 weeks , end 2020. One of the best people we ever had .
Real handyman , especialy good with wood . He was of great help with our project .
Also very nice personality , showing good manners; polite. Thank you , always welcome .
Real handyman , especialy good with wood . He was of great help with our project .
Also very nice personality , showing good manners; polite. Thank you , always welcome .
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Agustina & Franco)
Renovation of 1860 building in Croatia . Agustina & Franco steyed ony 2 weeks with us , on a way to next WA in Montenegro . In 2 weeks we have done only painting .This was not a simple just painting as some walls ware full of cracks which had to be fixed first . Excellent job done for somebody who is not profesional painter .
Good speed which… read more
Good speed which… read more
(Excellent
)
