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End September/Oct 2025 I am looking for preferably a MAN or a COUPLE who would like to experience living on a beautiful Greek island and help out with gardening and maintenance. There is usually some sanding and painting furniture, help with gardening and planting, stacking wood, watering, feeding chickens and taking care of the coop etc. If a couple I expect a little help with light cooking, especially for yourselves if you want to eat pasta etc and kitchen duty once a day.I do have a dishwasher ;)
In the house at the moment are only myself, and my mother. I usually have workawayers end of APRIL and MAY and then mid SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER.
I DO NOT have helpers during the summer because I have Bed and Breakfast guests.
We offer room and board, the opportunity to learn Greek and/ or Italian or English. We are English/American but speak Greek and Italian as well.We are Christians. There are plenty of activities on the island, a gym, exercise classes, Greek dancing and walking trails.
We eat all natural food, no processed food at all!!
You will have lots of free time to go to beaches and go out in the evenings, it WILL seem like a holiday!!! I look forward to hosting you,
By the way, there is a boat company which leaves from Volos to Alonnisos. There is also another company that has a bus which leaves Athens and goes to Mantoudi, Evia and from there is a boat that is only 2 hours from Alonnisos and cheaper also.
The ferry company is seajets.gr.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here there are Greek dance classes and also yoga and a gym to work out in. There are many footpaths for walking around the island to visit secluded beaches and tiny churches, boat trips that visit secluded parts of the island and neighboring islands, one with a monastery. It is also the home of the seal Monachus and there is a male seal 2 years old called Billy that likes people and visits the beaches..
Help
painting, clearing the land from shrubs, gardening, feeding chickens, painting and white washing, light carpentry, using a drill, chopping wood, burning old branches etc.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own room. There are many terraces and hammocks all over for relaxation. Your room is the coolest in the summer , and it's great for one guy or a couple.
What else ...
Alonnisos is a beautiful island, part of the Sporades and the main area of the National Marine Park, where the monk seal is protected. It has beautiful beaches and the cleanest water ever!!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 898191573391
Feedback (21)
10 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vicky & Franz)
Franz and Vicky were everything a workawayer should be!! they worked hard, respected hours and family customs. They were very good at everything they put their hands to. Franz did a fantastic job working with the chain saw and Vicky lugged all the wood and they managed to clear away a lot of the branches. I did not expect them to get so much done… read more
(Excellent
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5 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vicky & Franz) for host
All the precious Feedbacks described the workaway at Amy's place perfectly: location: paradise with beautiful beaches and hiking trails, family: lovely and clever (interesting discussions every meal), food: incredible and healthy (cook in the house!!) work: fun and sophisticated, accomadation: really wow!
Amy took care of us all the time, we're… read more
Amy took care of us all the time, we're… read more
3 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew stayed at my house for quite awhile, he actually came twice... He was a good communicator and was conscientious about his work. He would get up early to get the work done which I appreciated. He took care of the chickens, did garden work and sanding and painting furniture.
I recommend Andrew!
I recommend Andrew!
(Very good
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19 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Had a beautiful experience on Allonissos with Amy and her family. Would definitely recommend. Was looked after,fed well and given a good room. Stunning location. Would suit people who like nature and a quiet life as well as lively political and theological debate.
19 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (sarikella) for host
Amy è una donna favolosa , come tutta la sua famiglia che ho potuto conoscere . la casa è fantastica , come la cucina di amy , la pazienza , la disponibilità , non si può aver di meglio .Marzio è un ragazzo favoloso , mi ha regalato una full immersion di dolcezza simpatia e energia positiva .
spero di tornarci presto e di rivedervi tutti presto !… read more
spero di tornarci presto e di rivedervi tutti presto !… read more
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10 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vicky & Franz)
Franz and Vicky were everything a workawayer should be!! they worked hard, respected hours and family customs. They were very good at everything they put their hands to. Franz did a fantastic job working with the chain saw and Vicky lugged all the wood and they managed to clear away a lot of the branches. I did not expect them to get so much done… read more
(Excellent)
5 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vicky & Franz) for host
All the precious Feedbacks described the workaway at Amy's place perfectly: location: paradise with beautiful beaches and hiking trails, family: lovely and clever (interesting discussions every meal), food: incredible and healthy (cook in the house!!) work: fun and sophisticated, accomadation: really wow!
Amy took care of us all the time, we're… read more
Amy took care of us all the time, we're… read more
3 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew stayed at my house for quite awhile, he actually came twice... He was a good communicator and was conscientious about his work. He would get up early to get the work done which I appreciated. He took care of the chickens, did garden work and sanding and painting furniture.
I recommend Andrew!
I recommend Andrew!
(Very good)
19 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
Had a beautiful experience on Allonissos with Amy and her family. Would definitely recommend. Was looked after,fed well and given a good room. Stunning location. Would suit people who like nature and a quiet life as well as lively political and theological debate.
19 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (sarikella) for host
Amy è una donna favolosa , come tutta la sua famiglia che ho potuto conoscere . la casa è fantastica , come la cucina di amy , la pazienza , la disponibilità , non si può aver di meglio .Marzio è un ragazzo favoloso , mi ha regalato una full immersion di dolcezza simpatia e energia positiva .
spero di tornarci presto e di rivedervi tutti presto !… read more
spero di tornarci presto e di rivedervi tutti presto !… read more
9 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Patrik ) for host
Amy’s place truely is amazing, located in a very quiet area on the hill overlooking the sea and only a 15min walk into town. We usually had lunch all together with Amy, her husband and her mum ,her brother in law (the chef in the house!) and her daughters families.
So quite a lot of people in the house for lunch which was lovely and mostly greek… read more
So quite a lot of people in the house for lunch which was lovely and mostly greek… read more
11 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Jessika)
Ben and Jessika were great! They did a lot of work, stacking wood, caring for the chickens, putting away all the summer furniture, sanding, painting. For their age they are very experienced. Ben knows how to fix anything and Jessika is also strong and an amazing wood chopper.
After their daily jobs they were always willing/offering to help with… read more
After their daily jobs they were always willing/offering to help with… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Jessika) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was great! Amy's family is very lively. We stayed for the month of October and helped prepare the home for winter. We had plenty of sunny days to enjoy the beach and explore the island after work and the home is plenty open and comfortable to remain inside on rainy days! My fiancee and I's stomachs… read more
22 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maximo79) for host
I spent 40 days in the amazing Allonisos with the fantastic Amy! I couldn't have asked for better place! An exceptional family, full of life and enthusiasm with the joy of living that spread around. My friend and I arrived as workers. And left as friends! Amy's kindness and cheerfulness accompanied us all the time! Amy deserves a piece of heaven… read more
18 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leonidas) for host
I had a great month with Amy and her lovely family, and I can't recommend staying here enough. The island is so beautiful and relaxed, the work is straight forward and organized and Amy is by far the most pleasent employer you could wish for. The food too was amazing and I enjoyed every meal and all the fun the chatter around the table :)) You'd… read more
21 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Janick & Natalia)
Janick and Natalia were fantastic.. they did a really great job, and have a wide array of abilities. They put up a fence for the chickens, restored iron chairs, painted, they were hard workers, always ready to help! They were very communicative and very calm and conscious of other people's needs. Learnt how to do Indonesian stir fry from Natalia… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Janick & Natalia) for host
Three weeks in paradise!
Amy and her family are such great people who made us have the best workaway ever.
They are kind, generous and so amazing to let us enjoy paradise in Alonissos. They made us feel like we are part of their family from the very beginning, especially when we're eating together, precious moments... Her mom, Katie is such a… read more
Amy and her family are such great people who made us have the best workaway ever.
They are kind, generous and so amazing to let us enjoy paradise in Alonissos. They made us feel like we are part of their family from the very beginning, especially when we're eating together, precious moments... Her mom, Katie is such a… read more
23 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tizian) for host
I had such an amazing time in alonnisos, I dont even know where to start.. The island is beautiful, nice beaches, old villages on green hills and a view wherever you go. If you have some interest in photography and enjoy beautiful landscapes thats the place for you. Amy and her family are incredibly nice, always checking on you and making sure you… read more
5 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sarah and her husband Peter were fantastic.. They got all the work done I asked them to do. Peter is very efficient at doing many different typesof jobs and using tools. He re did the roof of the chicken coop and organized the shed and did the heavy jobs. Sarah is an absolute artist, apart from being capable of using tools and organizing… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We had an amazing time at Amy’s place in Alonissos. She has a gorgeous BnB with views of the sea and it is a healthy, nurturing environment. Our work was very well suited to our skill set and Amy works right alongside her Workawayers to get things done. The lodging arrangement and food are extremely generous and we loved every minute of our time… read more
7 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian & Marie)
Julian and Marie were absolutely great! They house sat for a month while we were away. When I got back everything was perfect. Tidy, clean, organized. All the things I asked them to do were done. They are really nice people, easy to get on with, comunicate well, and were able to do many different tasks. They are very capable and are able to do… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julian & Marie) for host
Five weeks in paradise! We had such a great time at Amy’s beautiful house, four weeks of housesitting and one week together with Amy and her mother Cathie.
Besides from keeping the house and garden clean and feeding the chicken and cats we had a list of tasks, like planting trees, watering plants, fixing chicken coop etc...so we were able to… read more
Besides from keeping the house and garden clean and feeding the chicken and cats we had a list of tasks, like planting trees, watering plants, fixing chicken coop etc...so we were able to… read more
3 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
This was me and my partners first workaway experience and we are both very happy that Amy was our first host. She lives in a stunning hill top villa with lots of countryside and amazing views. She has an amazing and very welcoming family, she also runs rentals in the house so there is always a friendly face to talk to. We only stayed for around a… read more
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (VENERA & NICOLA) for host
Nicola and I had a fantastic experience with Amy. She is a person who transmits love, warmth, positivity, sweetness ... In one sentence Amy is attentive to the needs of the whole world! Her and her family is a generous lifestyle and her example brings many fruits ... people are immediately empathic with Amy and discover that being happy depends… read more
17 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Rachel)
an amazing couple... they were excellent in every way and as far as I m concerned could have stayed for months. They are disciplined, hard workers, organized, perfectionists!! :) they did garden work, painted, tidied, organized, planted trees and a lot more.. friends for life!! hope they come back, or maybe I can popover to Seattle to see you… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Rachel) for host
What a wonderful opportunity Amy is offering: the chance to live on an lesser frequented island in the middle of the Aegean Sea on an idyllically peaceful property overlooking the sea. We had a wonderful week with Amy and only wish we could have stayed longer. The work involved gardening, weeding, raking, pruning fruit trees, sanding antique… read more
4 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Henrik) for host
This island was so beautiful inside and out from the people and the environment. Stunning views, sunny beach days, amazing food (thank you Akim! The best food I have ever eaten in my life!) and thank you Amy for hosting me for 3 Weeks it was unforgettable and I will definitely come back one day :)
3 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Niels & Sina)
Niels and Sina stayed with us in Greece on the island of Alonnisos for three weeks. They are a great couple friendly and willing. They are quick learners and tried their best. I wish them the best as they travel around the world!
(Good)
13 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Robbie) for host
We stayed with Amy and her family for over a month and we are so happy we did. We had great fun with the jobs/projects, and had the chance to spend lots of time at the beach.
We had very interesting conversations and we also laughed a lot. This is one of our favourite workaways, and they deserve to be a super host!
Thank you so much for everything… read more
We had very interesting conversations and we also laughed a lot. This is one of our favourite workaways, and they deserve to be a super host!
Thank you so much for everything… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jula)
Jula was absolutely wonderful!!! I am so glad she came. She was supposed to come for a week, as I didn't really need someone at the time, but I let her stay a month. She was very helpful, very mature for her age and energetic. She is a fast learner and is conscious of what others need. she would get up early and took over preparing the breakfasts… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jula) for host
On my journey I haven't had a place to stay for one week. So I applyed to do volunteering at Amys lovely home. Even if she didn't really needed help she accepted me to cime. Finally I stayed one month. It was one of the best month I have had in my life. Amy, Cathie ant theire family are great and accept everyone really lovely as a family member.… read more
15 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia & Joe)
Giorgia and Joe were here on Alonnisos for a month. They are as they say, a happy couple, willing and capable. They got a lot of work done and I appreciated the fact that their talents are varied!! They can put there hands to almost anything!! They did a lot of moving logs, and painting doors, windows and pergola frames. They are also good in the… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Georgia & Joe) for host
Our stay with Amy, Cathie and Akim was absolutely fantastic.
The first few days we were greeted by Akim who always cooked the tastiest, healthiest food we have ever had at a workaway. We were really happy with the accommodation and even had our own bathroom!
We enjoyed interesting discussions about life and it was an eye opener into… read more
The first few days we were greeted by Akim who always cooked the tastiest, healthiest food we have ever had at a workaway. We were really happy with the accommodation and even had our own bathroom!
We enjoyed interesting discussions about life and it was an eye opener into… read more
12 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
This was my first workaway experience, if you have doubts: simply GO! It was also my first experience with a Down Syndrome guy too: we grew found of each other immediately. Marzio is a good guy, he will listen to you. He is a great swimmer too!
What I liked the most was that I was part of the family, helping of course but also sharing experiences… read more
What I liked the most was that I was part of the family, helping of course but also sharing experiences… read more
2 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alberto)
Alberto e stata a casa nostra per più di un mese, per stare con mio figlio con Sindrome Down. E un uomo eccezionale, educato, volenteroso, sportivo, energetico, interessante e simpatico... molto!!! E anche molto intelligente e ha una cultura generale notevole. Mio figlio si e affezionato moltissimo e ci siamo dispiaciuto molto quando era ora della… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Averi)
Averi and Bruno stayed here for a week, at first I wasn't going to have someone for such a short time because I didn't think it was long enough to do what I wanted to get done.. however Bruno and Avery were amazing. They got everything important done in one week. They work steadily and well together. We enjoyed sharing experiences and life stories… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Averi) for host
Had a great time staying and working with Amy! Her, her mother Kathy and adorable granddaughter Vicky were so much fun to hang out with. The help in the backyard and garden was straight forward and she gave us the freedom to do it whenever we wanted during the day, with extra time to go to the beach and explore town :) had delicious meals and nice… read more
2 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Filipj)
Filip Jansson stayed with us for over a month and was a companion for my Down Syndrome son. He was wonderful and our whole family loved him and especially my son Marzio. He was very friendly, polite, respectful, energetic, helpful and an absolutely wonderful person. He is also sporty, a good swimmer and walker and intelligent, had good… read more
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Filipj) for host
This was my first workaway experience. I had an amazing time here in 3 months. Hospitable family. Got a chance to learn more from the Greek language, English and Christianity. Marzio is a happy and funny guy.
