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We are a couple of 60 years old. We love to meet new people and have a nice time together. Besides working around the house, we like to enjoy life. We want you to have a great time too.
We appreciate peace and meaningful conversations.
Iriah has Lyme disease and is therefore often tired. Hendry also has some physical problems. This is why help is very welcome, besides the fun of having people around. We will of course work around the house ourselves too.
I, Iriah have worked as a psychomotor therapist in a mental hospital. I gave, among others, relaxation therapy, respiratory therapy and mindfulness. Providing security and trust is essential for me in my work and I am good at creating an atmosphere where everyone is accepted as they are. I believe in the power, potential and wisdom that every human possesses. At this moment I don't have a job anymore. I do enjoy working in the garden and tinkering.
I, Hendry, am working as a teacher and coach at a university college in the area of Applied Psychology. I have many years of experience in helping people within the field of education and research. I enjoy seeing people developing themselves. For me, every human being is beautiful and unique. You too :-)
I like to develop myself and to make things with my own hands.
Together we have, besides the job of Hendry, our own course and training center. We love to do this.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceHelp
In October 2021 we will move to our new home in Roden in the north of the country. The house and the garden need to be renovated. Once we live in the house, we can talk to experts to see what the renovation will look like next year (what needs to be done when, in what order and what can we do ourselves). Then we also know which help we can use in which period. So at the moment we can't give you any certainty about whether we can use your help in the period you want to come to us. But feel free to contact us in advance and we'll keep your offer in mind.
The idea is that you are helping us 5 hours per day renovating the house or work in the biological (and partly permaculture) garden and doing other things. So we hope that one of the helpers we are looking for, is a carpenter or has experience with renovation.
The rest of the time you can relax, lie in the hammock, explore the environment or walk in the woods. We will supply your bed and meals.
We have a summerhouse in Sweden. We invited people the last years there too and we really enjoyed working together with other people. So we are looking forward to meet new people again.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Swedish: IntermediateThis 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
At this moment (September 2021), we don't have a room in our house. We will buy a caravan for you to sleep in and In the first months of our new home you can help building your own cabin. If you prefer you can bring your own caravan, camper or tent. Be aware of the fact that a tent is only suitable for the summer period.
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Please note:
The lyme doctor has told Iriah that she should be very careful in getting infections: covid, but also other infections . Lyme suppresses the immune system. Therefore, if you have symptoms of covid, if you are ill, have a cold or have to cough (even without a cold) before arriving, we ask you to wait a few days before visiting us.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
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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During my stay, I was working with three other volunteers mainly painting for the house. We spent time talking about different culture, playing games and learning new language.Time went fast in here with great atmosphere, fresh air and of course the best… read more
Thank you so much it was so pleasant to be with you and your nature, the lake and the forest. I really… read more
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During my stay, I was working with three other volunteers mainly painting for the house. We spent time talking about different culture, playing games and learning new language.Time went fast in here with great atmosphere, fresh air and of course the best… read more
Thank you so much it was so pleasant to be with you and your nature, the lake and the forest. I really… read more
The hours are fixed 5 hours for 5 days per week (free days are free to discuss) and we do have brief on every… read more
I really appreciated the clear arrangements and expectations, what Iriah and Hendry provided for the workers. We discussed every morning, what kind of work has to be done on that day, and who wants to do each tasks. Both of them gave enough instructions for maintain an exact task. Me, as a… read more
You are perfect hosts, very open and approachable about everything and as I said, it seemed you've done this workaway thing for years.
The tasks you gave were always a bit of a challenge… read more