Care for my cats, meet the locals and get into the easy social rhythm in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Infos

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  Description

  Hi! I'm Wingston, a software engineer and maker based on KNSM Eiland, a quiet former-harbour island in the east of Amsterdam, right on the water. I live here with my wife and our two cats. I split my time between building things with code, running a food-rescue foundation, and a creative practice that mixes music, photography, and tech.
  I'm looking for a friendly, reliable Workawayer to help out around the home. In exchange you'll get a comfortable place to stay in one of the nicest, most peaceful parts of Amsterdam.
  What I'd need help with
  Looking after our two cats, Porto and Max: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company and play
  Keeping the house clean and tidy: common areas, dishes, light cleaning
  Cooking: preparing meals for me and my wife (we're easygoing about food and happy to share ideas)
  Home handy tasks: small fixes, organising, and odd jobs around the place
  It's a relaxed, low-pressure setup — a few hours a day, leaving you plenty of free time to explore the city.
  What you get
  A comfortable place to stay on one of the calmest, prettiest spots in Amsterdam — walkable to the centre, great for cycling, and a real local neighbourhood feel rather than the tourist crowds. A welcoming, creative home and plenty of tips on the city.
  Who I'm looking for
  Someone trustworthy, tidy, and fond of cats, who enjoys cooking and is handy around the house. Independent and easy to live alongside. Some English is enough — no Dutch needed.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Mode et beauté

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Technologie

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Vidéographie

  

  LGBT+

  

  Ferme

  

  Films et télé

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Blogs

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d'aventure

  

  Danse
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Social life & community
  This isn't a closed-off arrangement. I run an Amsterdam food-rescue foundation, and there's a real community around it — volunteer dinners, food markets, and workshops where you'd be very welcome to join in, meet locals, and be part of something meaningful. You'll also be folded into everyday life here: meals together, conversations, and the easy social rhythm of the neighbourhood. My studio on KNSM is a creative, sociable space too.
  What I can share
  Plenty, depending on your interests — anything from cooking and food-rescue know-how to the technical and creative side of what I do: software and AI, music and live performance, photography, and general making and tinkering. I'm happy to teach, swap ideas, or just collaborate on something while you're here.
  What I hope to gain
  Honestly, the best part of hosting is the people. I love learning about other cultures, cuisines, ways of cooking, music, and perspectives. I'd happily trade a Dutch recipe for one of yours, or learn a few words of your language over dinner. Good company and a bit of cultural exchange go a long way.

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  Aide

  What I'd need help with
  Looking after our two cats, Porto and Max: feeding, fresh water, litter, and some company and play
  Keeping the house clean and tidy: common areas, dishes, light cleaning
  Cooking: preparing meals for me and my wife (we're easygoing about food and happy to share ideas)
  Home handy tasks: small fixes, organising, and odd jobs around the place

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  A private room that is now my office
  
  Food will be covered as part of the exchange agreement. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  Porto

  Max

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