We're looking for a Landscaper in Schulzendorf, Brandenburg, Germany

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We are a family of 2. My husband Thomas (37) and me (32). We don’t have children yet. I’m a Workawayer myself and I gained some amazing experiences as a Workawayer. I can only travel once a year but because I love cultural exchange I had an idea to host a Workawayer in my home.

I would love to share the Workaway experience with my husband as well. So, he can get a feeling for the Workaway-idea itself.

We live in Brandenburg in a very pleasant green village called Schulzendorf. Our Village is quite well connected to the German capital Berlin. Schulzendorf is surrounded by more small villages/towns and lots of lakes and forests where you can swim or take a boat ride.
So, the volunteer who comes has the possibility to enjoy the nature around or go to Berlin which takes around 45 min. by train (to the city center).

We are looking for a Landscaper who could help especially with the garden, the carport and the terrace.
To me it would be also great to host a person from Spain who could help me with my Spanish and teach me some new words. Currently I’m learning Spanish and I would love to get the chance to practice more. When I travel as a volunteer I always go to beautiful Spain.
But anyways everyone is welcome if he or she can speak at least English :-). The person who comes should be talkative, open, friendly and sociable. We are looking for a volunteer who could support us to finish some things in and around our new house. Recently we moved in and still have plenty of work to do. I would be happy to have a creative person at home with some good ideas for the further arrangements outside and inside the house.
We also thought about the possibility that the Workawayer would here and there support some other members of my family who live very close.

We love to go for hiking and meet our friends. Thomas likes to play volleyball and watch snooker. I’m going for different sport activities 3 times a week, like listen to music (all kinds but preferred rock, Indi and pop) and I loooove to cook. I’m quite artistic and I like to take pictures with my camera.

In the evenings and weekends, you will be free to do whatever you want or to join us in our activities and gatherings with family and friends.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers could learn or practice the German language, learn about the German culture, explore Berlin and Brandenburg and join our activities.
Help
Any help in and around the house and language practising
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
private bedroom with wardrobe and desk, shared bathroom, WiFi and meals with the family
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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07/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host

I stayed with Katrin and Thomas and I had a wonderful time. I felt that I made two friends, they are both great people to be around, and very easy to get along with. I felt very much at home there, we enjoyed plenty of good laughs, and I watched many a good movie, and enjoyed them all, even the ones in German 😊 They are always attentive and very… read more talkative, and they often surprise you with little gifts which is lovely.
I would highly recommend them as hosts, you will definitely enjoy staying here.
I learned lots of new card games, and had a great time playing badminton and walking, which I really enjoy.
It really is the best of both worlds here you have quiet seclusion close to hand, and also a thriving city only 40 minutes away. You will never be bored, there is loads to see, lots of parks, Berlin sights and many lakes and other places to see. People in Germany are mostly very friendly too.
There is a wonderful forest only some metres from the door. It can be very quiet and secluded, and there is lots to see there too. Sometimes you will see deer and they can come quite close to the house, there is also many birds to see and there song can nearly always be heard. If you are very lucky you can see eagles, and also the elusive wild pigs, if you walk late at night.
I had originally agreed to stay for two months, but Katy and Thomas kindly allowed me to extend my stay due to covid19 and travel restrictions. It was the best place imaginable to spend lockdown, I had plenty of freedom to walk in the woods and there was always plenty to do.
The work is very varied and not difficult. Sometimes challenging and always enjoyable. I will always remember the skill of Thomas and his friend chopping down a tall tree to have it fall into the centre of a very small gap in a fence. I took photos and it was very impressive .
If you enjoy working outdoors, listening to the sounds of nature then you will love it here. You also get plenty of free time to do your own thing and they are very flexible a out time for excursions etc.
The food is excellent, and I really enjoyed sampling the tastes and flavours of East German food.
Katrin is a wonderful cook, and she always makes sure that you have plenty to eat. Thomas does an excellent barbeque, and if you ever go to a German barbeque you will find the food the drinks and the hospitality to be excellent. German barbeques are the best😀
I was lucky to be here for my birthday and it was lovely to recieve presents and a lovely cake, which was a lovely surprise.
It was very difficult to leave when the time came, and it was very easy to become settled.
Thank you for having me as your guest and thank you for all the little things that made my stay special, and which also make you such wonderful hosts. I wish you every happiness in your future and I will be sure to stay in touch..

(Excellent )

06/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)

We did spend 4 months with Ian. Originally planned were 2 months but because of the corona virus he stayed even 2 months longer. He helped us so much with the garden and the terrace! So many thanks to him because he's such a hard-working person and always willing to do even the hardest work. He’s very easy going and always up to help also in the… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Elsa ) for host

I spent almost 3 wonderful weeks with Katy and Thomas. They always made me feel like a part of the family. I enjoyed so much the time I spent with them. I really could improve on my german skills and Help Katy with her spanish. She has an special talent to make delicious dishes that I enjoyed so much!
They are going to be in my heart forever and I… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa )

Finally, I could manage to write a feedback for our delightful Elsa.
Elsa stayed 2,5 weeks with us in in February. We met Elsa as a quiet but very talkative person with lot of commitment to learn (German) and to teach (Spanish). Elsa helped me so much and did push me to speak and learn more. She never got tired to remind me and correct me. She has… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Guillermo)

Guillermo stayed 3 weeks with us and it was a real pleasure to host him. Guillermo is a very kind and lovely Person and always up to help. He’s an absolute team player and worked together with Frankie in the garden. We took him to our family gatherings, and he gave some treatments/massages to some different members of the family. All of them,… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Frankie) for host

I could not have asked for a better Workaway experience! From the moment I arrived, I knew I had made the right choice staying with them. Katie has the most wonderful laugh and sense of humour, she was so kind and thoughtful and always made sure that I felt at home staying with them. Thomas was always fun to be around, encouraged me to try new… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Frankie)

We spent 15 incredible days with Frankie in October. He was our first worker at home and he made us feel it was an absolutely right decision to start to host people from different countries in our home. Even if Frankie is only 19 years old, he is so mature and reliable already. He is able to work without lots instructions in advance, so he can… read more

(Excellent )

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