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A woman and two children are preparing food outdoors, using a large leaf as a cooking vessel, with a bowl of soup nearby.
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Cultural exchange at our up-cycling community in Duisburg, Germany

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an upcycling community consisting of Kim, Torsten, Svenja, Martin and Linda , Pieter 7 years and Lotta 3 years. We live on the border to the Ruhr area in Duisburg. The Rhine, surrounded by greenery, is 1 km away and the small town center is only 300 m away on foot. We enjoy living as a community and look for others to bring their ideas and influence. Be part of our family.

    Cultural exchange is one of our reasons for joining Workaway. We all like to travel, meet new people and learn about new cultures. As a workawayer, you are not only a helping hand, but also the gateway to another country. we look forward to hanging out with you, going to your local pub, exploring Duisburg and the neighboring cities together, etc.

    We bought the house 8 years ago with a garden. Our main activities are renovation, creative decoration and interior design and gardening. It is important to us to integrate our helpers, like you, into our community. In the 300 m2 house you have your own room and access to our cozy kitchen, a living room and a shared bathroom. You would be sharing your room with another workawayer. We want you to be part of our community, which is shared alongside working on the projects. In the evening we cook and eat together. Here you can get to know another great project where we save food.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The Ruhr region is an interesting mix of beautiful wild spaces of forests, rivers and lakes with also metropolitan city culture and industry in Duisburg, and a melting pot of cultures with large Turkish, Italian, Russian and Spanish communities. Its multicultural 5 million inhabitants makes for a very colourful and diverse experience with many unique cultural activities on offer.

    In the region you can discover exotic restaurants, cultural spaces, markets such as the middle age market and many festivals such as Carnival, Park to Shine, CSD and Japanese day. Of course in corona times some things are different...

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Up-coming projects are:

    We are planning to make a new natural bathroom and need some helping hands. We would love to accommodate someone who maybe has some building experience and would like to lend us a helping hand with the building process.

    You could also help with some preparations and maybe some of the clean up work after. ; )
    For the tasks we prefer creative and technically gifted people, but don't worry here are projets and tasks for everybody. We are sure you can bring in your talents to make our house a colorful place. If you're a hands on mentality maker, that would be nice. Also it is important that you like children because we have three children in our community.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    The house is over one hundred years old and we try to retain much of its old character. You will have your own room, and access to a shared kitchen, bathroom and living room. If you need more information, please write us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Duisburg lies in a great position to take excursions to other cities. We are situated just 1 hour from Cologne, and 4 hours bus ride to Paris and Amsterdam. We also have a bicycle you can ride and may be able to take you out for local trips in our car when we have time.

  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 841143818232

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The image depicts a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick wall, and a chandelier, featuring a sink, oven, and various cooking utensils, with a sunflower in a vase on the counter.
The image depicts a living room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a bookshelf and a plant in the background. The room is well-lit and has a neutral color scheme.
A woman and two children are preparing food outdoors, using a large leaf as a cooking vessel, with a bowl of soup nearby.
The image depicts a young boy sitting on a wooden bench in a rustic outdoor structure, wearing an orange shirt and yellow pants, with a serene natural backdrop.
A group of people gather around a fire pit in a backyard, enjoying each other\'s company, with some playing music and others socializing.
The image depicts a family of four enjoying a warm bath in a wooden hot tub on a sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a group of people gathered around a fire pit in a backyard, surrounded by trees and a play structure, enjoying a warm outdoor gathering.
The image depicts a bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet, featuring a white and gray color scheme, with a large mirror and a window in the background. The walls are white, and the floor is made of tile.
The image depicts a living room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a bookshelf and a decorative vase on the wall. The room is well-lit and has a warm atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a tree mural on the walls and ceiling, featuring a bed, fireplace, and a warm atmosphere.
The image depicts a kitchen with a wooden workbench, chandelier, and various items on the bench and floor, set against a white wall with a window.

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