Help us with repairing, painting and decorating our boat on the river Sava, and be a part of our family in Belgrade, Serbia

Description

We are Marija and Pedja, living and working in Belgrade, Serbia. We are looking for a volunteers to help us with renovating and decorating our beautiful and old boat-tow from 1907. In return we offer sleeping and delicious fresh food on board.

Types of help and learning opportunities

DIY and building projects
Art Projects

Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We will also be on the boat in contact with volunteers. Of course, we will invite volunteers to our home on socializing with our family and friends. This could be a great opportunity to get to know better Belgrade and Serbian people! Pedja is a treasure trove of knowledge about Belgrade history, some old stories, hidden places... Marija is an Ecstatic dance DJ, everyone is welcome to Ecstatic Yoga classes for free.

Help

We are looking for creative volunteers skilled in various types of crafts, painting, small repairs, wood work, sheet metal work, cleaning, etc. The boat painting and also making furniture from the wood that can be find on the coast will be the most important part, so the ability of artistic expression is a crucial for this work. We are very open to all suggestions and brilliant ideas!

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Serbian: Fluent

Accommodation

The volunteers will be accommodated on the boat. There are 5 places for sleeping, small kitchen, toilet with the shower. The boat is in a small marina in the hart of Belgrade. The city center is on the walking distance, 10 min, also the center of the nightlife, across the river Sava. For food, either Pedja will prepare food on the boat or bring food from home or we will invite volunteers to have a meal at our home. There is a possibility to buy fresh river fish almost everyday in marina!

What else ...

We also run an Airbnb Experience 'Be a real Belgradian for a one day", in contact with a lot of people from all over the world, this is a part of our everyday life! We are also very familiar with all aspects of Belgrade day and nightlife.

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week