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LIVING ON SAILBOATS IN ARCTIC WATERS, CLEANING BEACHES
Since 2017, we have removed more than 1500 tons of plastic pollution from the Norwegian coastline.
Our teams are mobile, and we stay in the middle of the most polluted areas, doing cleanups 4-5 days a week.
Although based on volunteering, our methodology for beach cleaning is professional with high-tech tools and specially developed technology - and we use fast and rugged workboats that can take us anywhere, anytime, in almost any weather.
For most of our volunteers, living on sailboats and sailing is an important part of the adventure. Still, for many, the feeling of doing something practical to save the oceans is the main motivation to join - and that is the type of volunteers we are looking for, who will sacrifice a lot to do something good for the planet.
Our boats are sailing around most of the Norwegian coastline, from Bergen to Kirkenes, from March until the end of November, but we also have some crews in the northern arctic part of Norway that stay in cabins.
The beach cleaning is an adventure by itself, going out with the workboats on rough seas to vast islands, dining outside, making stick bread on the bonfire, and filling up tons of marine litter to bring back to the mainland for sorting and recycling.
If you join our crew, you will experience the most beautiful, vast, and extreme nature in Norway, and you will be taking part in the important job we do to clean beaches and tell the world about marine litter, spreading knowledge and awareness. Producing content for social media is an important part of our volunteer crew members' work.
You will learn about sailing and how to be safe at sea, and you will most likely get insight into the fishery- and fish-farming industries, as we often meet them and sometimes visit them at their facilities! You will also join interesting discussions and workshops with others who care about the environment, the oceans, and all the life around us.
In your spare time, you may go hiking in the mountains, free diving, stand-up paddling, and even fishing, or other activities in the harbors we visit, often interesting tiny communities that welcome us thankfully for our job. Knitting and sometimes other types of handcrafting have also become popular among our volunteers!
WARNING!
The job is physically demanding, and we don't recommend joining if you have illnesses or physical limitations, nor if you have no experience in hiking in the terrain.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travelers will experience the most beautiful nature of Norway, probably the most spectacular coastline in the world, doing important work saving the oceans from plastic litter. You will learn about Norwegian culture, history and how Norwegian society looks at sustainability.
You will also learn a lot about sustainability and environmental issues, where they come from, how to stop them, and not the least environmental politics, as we often discuss and do workshops about these topics.
And, hopefully, you will make some new friends and stories for life:-)
Former volunteers are meeting worldwide, and we have a Facebook group where we post info and updates about arrangements and events. In 2024, a big reunion for former volunteers will be at the Træna Festival in Northern Norway.
Aide
We need help on our sailboats and with cleaning beaches for marine litter. No experience is needed. You may also take part in daily doings on the boats, like cooking, cleaning, and other maintenance, and of course, learn to sail.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
You will live in a sailboat with 3-8 other volunteers and the boat's captain. Sometimes, we do small expeditions where we stay in sea houses or tents for a few days. The most northern Arctic team mainly stays in seahouses.
We match double cabins with persons of the same gender and age, and you may contact your roommate before arrival.
Meals are served 3-4 times a day, but you may bring your personal food if you have particular preferences. We serve meat, fish, vegetables, and water to drink but try to keep it as sustainable as possible, with some weeks without meat or fish. Vegan or vegetarian is often popular among our volunteers, but in some areas, it might be challenging to get good vegan ingredients, except for the most normal fruits and vegetables.
Autres infos...
Time off may be used for hiking mountains, stand-up paddling, free diving, and other activities in nature. We have small boats and stand-up paddling gear that you may use in your time off, and some of our boats also have free diving gear.
If you want to know more or to talk to someone, you can get in touch with one of our ambassadors, that is former volunteers, some times volunteers that have joined us for many seasons and in different teams.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
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N° de référence hôte : 983542364375
Feedback (38)
1 janv. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Saul )
Saul joined our crew in the South of Norway in September and he was a great addition to our crew! He brought a wonderful energy and was motivated to clean as much marine litter as possible. Saul is also a very talented musician so it was lovely to have play music for us. He adapted to the team well and and completed the tasks that were assigned to… read more
(Excellent
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5 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Viktorija)
Viktorija stayed with us for a month in September and she was a great addition to our crew. She was motivated, eager to learn and a hard worker and she brought a positive energy to the group. She took responsibility in her daily tasks and was very mature. Thank you for all your hard work! You are welcome back anytime :)
(Excellent
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10 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia is a true environmentalist. Her engagement in humanity, society, nature, and animal life inspired everyone on board, as she actively debated and discussed important topics and shared her ideas and opinions with great enthusiasm. She was also a great team player and physical strong in the field, pulling tons of trash out from the Norwegian… read more
(Excellent
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23 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Olivia) pour l'hôte
My stay with this NGO was very very beautiful. I am passionate about the climate change topic, so I am grateful I got the chance to do something useful for the planet and meet other likeminded, funny and interesting people in the crew. The working days were intense, but what a place to work at! The nature is pristine and the areas we clean… read more
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1 janv. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Saul )
Saul joined our crew in the South of Norway in September and he was a great addition to our crew! He brought a wonderful energy and was motivated to clean as much marine litter as possible. Saul is also a very talented musician so it was lovely to have play music for us. He adapted to the team well and and completed the tasks that were assigned to… read more
(Excellent)
5 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Viktorija)
Viktorija stayed with us for a month in September and she was a great addition to our crew. She was motivated, eager to learn and a hard worker and she brought a positive energy to the group. She took responsibility in her daily tasks and was very mature. Thank you for all your hard work! You are welcome back anytime :)
(Excellent)
10 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia is a true environmentalist. Her engagement in humanity, society, nature, and animal life inspired everyone on board, as she actively debated and discussed important topics and shared her ideas and opinions with great enthusiasm. She was also a great team player and physical strong in the field, pulling tons of trash out from the Norwegian… read more
(Excellent)
23 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Olivia) pour l'hôte
My stay with this NGO was very very beautiful. I am passionate about the climate change topic, so I am grateful I got the chance to do something useful for the planet and meet other likeminded, funny and interesting people in the crew. The working days were intense, but what a place to work at! The nature is pristine and the areas we clean… read more
10 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ella Maria)
You would not believe how strong Ella is! She's not a huge person, but she has the strength of an ox :-) She is a structured, systematic person with many skills and is great at teamwork. Since she has experience driving big cars, she did several special missions for us, including driving a camper van in Finnmark. Usually, this is something you… read more
(Excellent)
10 nov. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Ella Maria) pour l'hôte
What an amazing experience! The cleaning is super fun as we spend all day outside in beautiful areas, getting to see all sorts of cool animals and landscapes - and weird trash! It was really motivating to be doing such important work to protect the ocean, but it could also been really sad seeing just how polluted the sea is. Being able to sail was… read more
10 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah was a great resource for the team. She was always helpful and cheerful, no matter the challenges that occurred or unexpected changes in plans. She is strong and skilled and mastered all tasks she was given while on board. We will be glad to host Sarah again if we have the chance.
(Excellent)
7 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
This was the most incredible opportunity. In my two months here, I lived on two of the four sailboats, worked at festivals, helped clean dozens of islands, and sailed from the Arctic Circle to the Netherlands. The work was rarely the same and I learned very quickly to go with the flow as the plans are as unpredictable as the winds. A typical day… read more
20 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Zoë) pour l'hôte
This is by far my favourite workaway experience! I stayed there for a little over 2 months from the end of august to late November (supposed to be 3 months but winter came a little early that year) and it was one of the best experienced of my life! I really liked that it felt that we were actually making a difference for the planet. There was… read more
6 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie) pour l'hôte
This was an amazing experience, and I’m honestly not sure where to start! I volunteered here for two months and was part of both the April UK expedition (from the Netherlands to Orkney and Shetland) and the trips around southern Norway (around Stavanger and Bergen) in May. I knew nothing about sailing beforehand and did get pretty seasick the… read more
9 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Melanie) pour l'hôte
I stayed three months, from June til August. If you like a challenge and care about the planet, especially the ocean you should apply. I had a really good time, the work was hard but a lot of fun. I were with the Finmark team, we lived in cabins even if we couldn't sail it was very unique. The cabins we lived at were often in the middle of nowhere… read more
5 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Ellie) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway ever and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I was a crew member on a sailboat for a month and was able to live in three different fishing towns and attend and work at a festival. After the festival I joined the Finnmark team where I lived next to a lighthouse for a few days, then in an off-the-grid cabin… read more
31 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elle)
Hosting Elle was a great experience. Elle is the type of person that always brings good energy to the team, always being positive and taking any challenge without hesitation. She adapted quickly to the "onboard lifestyle" on the sailboats and the routines of beach cleaning, and she carried quite a few tons of trash during her stay. We hope to see… read more
(Excellent)
5 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Elle) pour l'hôte
Wow, I don't know how to capture just how incredible this experience was with words. I have just returned to the UK after three months volunteering as part of the Nordland team. During this time I had so many experiences I never would have imagined- I saw the Northern Lights, sailed 18 hours through the midnight sun, I saw whales, seals, otters… read more
20 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sam & Kareni)
Sam and Kareni were a lovely couple to have as a part of our West Coast team. Both are hard-working, loving, funny, and a pleasure to have around.
With these two around, you’ll be invited for a well-planned treasure hunt on a desert island or midnight swims under the full moon.
Respectful characters that work well together in a group and we… read more
With these two around, you’ll be invited for a well-planned treasure hunt on a desert island or midnight swims under the full moon.
Respectful characters that work well together in a group and we… read more
(Excellent)
3 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sam & Kareni) pour l'hôte
First Workaway we've done and absolutely loved it. We are a great organisation with wonderful values about ocean health. Apply if you want a life changing experience!
We spent 2 months whizzing around the fjords near Bergen, exploring cracks and coastline for ocean trash. It was hard work, but we never got bored. As well as picking trash, we had… read more
We spent 2 months whizzing around the fjords near Bergen, exploring cracks and coastline for ocean trash. It was hard work, but we never got bored. As well as picking trash, we had… read more
20 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Mikey & Sam) pour l'hôte
You would never regret a stint volunteering with the place!
This was my first workaway experience and I stayed for 10 weeks in autumn of 2022, initially working with a team in Finnmark before moving south to Nordland as the winter began to close in. polutant marine plastic was a problem that I knew existed before coming to Norway with but I had… read more
This was my first workaway experience and I stayed for 10 weeks in autumn of 2022, initially working with a team in Finnmark before moving south to Nordland as the winter began to close in. polutant marine plastic was a problem that I knew existed before coming to Norway with but I had… read more
16 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Dorian) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I absolutly loved it. I was in Finnmark, it was the best experience of my life. The nature is just stunning. We went to places where almost nobody go, theses places are just so beautiful and calm. The work is not easy, but you feel so good after cleaning a dirty beach, or at the end of the day, a whole… read more
30 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Scott) pour l'hôte
I had the best experience. I was well looked after, surrounded by fun people, and spent my days there exploring the coastline and working to restore its natural beauty at the same time. The work can be physically demanding, but if you like to hike/explore the outdoors, you'll get to do plenty of that with a great environmental purpose to motivate… read more
24 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Almog) pour l'hôte
What an experience! I wish I was good with word to describe it the way it should be.
I spent 2 months and it was definitely the most unique time of my life.
Living on a sail boat, meeting other volunteers from all over the world, seeing the most beautiful scenery of Norway.
The skippers were all really nice, funny and considerate.
We tried to… read more
I spent 2 months and it was definitely the most unique time of my life.
Living on a sail boat, meeting other volunteers from all over the world, seeing the most beautiful scenery of Norway.
The skippers were all really nice, funny and considerate.
We tried to… read more
18 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Brennan) pour l'hôte
9 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Eddie) pour l'hôte
This was my first ever Workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. It was hard physical work but I loved every minute and stayed for three months! So much so I'm hoping to return this summer to help out again. If you get the opportunity to work here, take it!! I made some lifelong friends and had an unforgettable experience.
4 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Hector & Sara) pour l'hôte
Unfortunately, due to unexpected plans, we only stayed a couple of weeks with the West Crew in May 2021, with captain Runa.
We didn't get to sail but we did learn a lot about boats. The work is hard but also very fulfilling as you get to see the change that picking all those plastics and rubbish is (and the quantity of it.) We even did some… read more
We didn't get to sail but we did learn a lot about boats. The work is hard but also very fulfilling as you get to see the change that picking all those plastics and rubbish is (and the quantity of it.) We even did some… read more
5 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Micaella) pour l'hôte
Amazing amazing experience! This was my first workaway and I couldn't have asked for better. I stayed almost 3 months in the Nordland team and it was the best experience I have ever had. I not only made incredible friends but also learned so much about boat life and plastic pollution. I felt welcome from day one and every day this experience got… read more
15 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Arne) pour l'hôte
Boatlife, inspiring and warm-hearted people, hard physical work and a rough and/but in terms of uniqueness
and beauty unparalleled environment to work in, thats what you can expect. I stayed for 3 months (Aug.-Nov.) thereof 2 months in Team Nordland and 1 month in Team Finnmark all the way up north.
I'm super glad I applied and twice as greatful… read more
and beauty unparalleled environment to work in, thats what you can expect. I stayed for 3 months (Aug.-Nov.) thereof 2 months in Team Nordland and 1 month in Team Finnmark all the way up north.
I'm super glad I applied and twice as greatful… read more
29 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
I stayed around 7 weeks with the Nordland crew and it has been an incredible adventure! Arriving without having been on a sailboat before and leaving full of new knowledge (about plastics, environment, cooking, knots, boat, sailing, knitting,...) and memories. Cleaning the islands from plastic is tough work and I needed a couple days to adapt, but… read more
13 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicolas) pour l'hôte
How good a workaway can be ?
I don't know. But this one is surely a hit.
It's transcending all possible expectations.
You are doing something huge for the environment. You are useful.
You are meeting a bunch of creative and crazy people. You are making real friends.
You are working in wondrous natural spots. You are experiencing Norway.
Isn't… read more
I don't know. But this one is surely a hit.
It's transcending all possible expectations.
You are doing something huge for the environment. You are useful.
You are meeting a bunch of creative and crazy people. You are making real friends.
You are working in wondrous natural spots. You are experiencing Norway.
Isn't… read more
8 janv. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Louisa & Théo) pour l'hôte
I only have positive things to say. I spent 3 months on sailboat 'Live' and enjoyed every minute of it. The work itself is eye-opening, it's hard to imagine the amount of plastic waste that washes up on the Norwegian coastlines before you have seen it first hand. No matter the weather conditions, everyone was motivated to go out and pick marine… read more
29 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Kamille & Asger) pour l'hôte
This is probably the most rewarding workaway, you will ever find!
I joined the westcoast team, for 4,5 months from summer till the end of the season, picking plastic in the snow (It was just too hard to leave). And it was just the best experience for me.
This workaway is not for anyone. It’s hard work. It’s dirty and physically. It’s heavy. It’s… read more
I joined the westcoast team, for 4,5 months from summer till the end of the season, picking plastic in the snow (It was just too hard to leave). And it was just the best experience for me.
This workaway is not for anyone. It’s hard work. It’s dirty and physically. It’s heavy. It’s… read more
9 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Luisa) pour l'hôte
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
If you decide to join this workaway you might not want to leave!
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
With that being said, I have been part of the project for 9 months now and counting (first 4,5 months as a volunteer and now as the filmmaker) and still love every single bit of it!
If you:
-are engaged in environmental… read more
If you decide to join this workaway you might not want to leave!
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
With that being said, I have been part of the project for 9 months now and counting (first 4,5 months as a volunteer and now as the filmmaker) and still love every single bit of it!
If you:
-are engaged in environmental… read more
8 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Tobias) pour l'hôte
Writing this feedback a bit later, but I spent 2,5months this summer and had such an amazing time. If you truly want to experience the Norwegian coastline and help out making a different for the environment and the plastic pollution problem this is a project unlike any other out there. I can assure you that you will never look the same way at… read more
6 déc. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tessa)
Hosting Tessa was a great pleasure, and her never ending smile was always contributing to keep the spirits up in the crew. She is a hard worker and no challenge is too big for her - there's always a way, and she will never give up. She was not only doing a great job at the beaches, but she was also contributing in other ways, for instance making… read more
(Excellent)
5 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Tessa) pour l'hôte
Wow! Where to start. An amazing organisation and when the time comes and life calls, you won't want to leave!
I'll start at the beginning. I was greeted and picked up by the amazing crew of workawayers and Captain in a work boat a.k.a, a super fast, heavy duty, crazy cool boat! And this was the boat I was going to be working on… read more
I'll start at the beginning. I was greeted and picked up by the amazing crew of workawayers and Captain in a work boat a.k.a, a super fast, heavy duty, crazy cool boat! And this was the boat I was going to be working on… read more
14 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michi65)
Michaela, or Michi as we know her, has been doing a great effort to save the ocean, cleaning beaches with us.
She is a hard worker and a personality that contributes in any team or crew with a positive and engaged attitude.
Among other things, we will remember her for singing in the morning, and for her clever sense of humor with a touch of… read more
She is a hard worker and a personality that contributes in any team or crew with a positive and engaged attitude.
Among other things, we will remember her for singing in the morning, and for her clever sense of humor with a touch of… read more
(Excellent)
30 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Michi65) pour l'hôte
Best adventure ever! I joined for 4 months and I totally can recommend it. I started in the north with rolf's team. The north ist super beautiful and we found a lot of heavy plastic stuff where team work was needed. But the crew was awesome so no problem and we managed to put the heavy ropes in the boat. Rolf and his story is super inspiring. He… read more
14 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette have not only made a great impression, but a great impact! She is for sure an entertainer, that likes to be in the center of the action, but same time a caring person that makes sure everyone around her is OK.
When everyone else was sitting inside the warm cabin of Bruce, our largest workboat, Juliette was standing outside like a… read more
When everyone else was sitting inside the warm cabin of Bruce, our largest workboat, Juliette was standing outside like a… read more
(Excellent)
28 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Juliette) pour l'hôte
I was planning on joining for two months, but six months later, I am still here, and not ready to leave yet!
I have learnt about boat life, which is not only a set of technical skills to have, but also a mindset - teamwork, sense of initiative and responsibility, problem solving state of mind...
Of course, I also learnt about marine litter, by… read more
I have learnt about boat life, which is not only a set of technical skills to have, but also a mindset - teamwork, sense of initiative and responsibility, problem solving state of mind...
Of course, I also learnt about marine litter, by… read more
28 sept. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia)
It was a great pleasure having Julia as a crew member, picking plastics along the Norwegian coastline. Julia is a hard worker and has showed great loyalty to our organization and the important tasks of saving the oceans from plastic litter. As a team member, she contributed to keep the spirit and motivation high, even on the coldest and most rainy… read more
(Excellent)
18 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia) pour l'hôte
Where should I start?
It was an experience I never had before. My planned 2 months stay extended into 4 months with the organisation.
Due to Corona I was not sure if I can and want to go to Norway, but I'm soooo happy that I made the right decision.
When I arrived in March, the weather wasn't good, but that didn't stopped us from work, we started… read more
It was an experience I never had before. My planned 2 months stay extended into 4 months with the organisation.
Due to Corona I was not sure if I can and want to go to Norway, but I'm soooo happy that I made the right decision.
When I arrived in March, the weather wasn't good, but that didn't stopped us from work, we started… read more
6 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Gwen) pour l'hôte
What can I say ? These 3 months I spent here I am sure only the beginning for me with them.
I have been living so much things as a volunteer, and it has been the best experience of my life.
What are we doing as a volunteer ? We work, toughly, most of the time, we pick up marine litter which come from fish industries, ten of thousands of ropes… read more
I have been living so much things as a volunteer, and it has been the best experience of my life.
What are we doing as a volunteer ? We work, toughly, most of the time, we pick up marine litter which come from fish industries, ten of thousands of ropes… read more
15 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan)
We are glad that Jonathan chose to spend the spring and the summer with us. He was not only an efficient beach cleaner but he was taking part in organizing the operations and always made sure everyone around him was OK.
No challenge was too big, and he never gave up, even with the biggest trawl nets we found, that were buried deep in the… read more
No challenge was too big, and he never gave up, even with the biggest trawl nets we found, that were buried deep in the… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan) pour l'hôte
I had the pleasure of being part of the team for about 7 weeks, and let me tell you, it´s quite possibly the greatest Workaway experience you could ever imagine. Not only getting to sail along the world´s most beautiful coast, but also being an integral part in the project of making the ocean free of plastic.
It´s hard work, in tough terrain and… read more
It´s hard work, in tough terrain and… read more
10 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
Somehow was lucky enough to be a part of this project in beautiful Norway! AMAZING!
We spent the time clearing plastic mostly from the fishing industry different islands, stayed in amazing local cabins, made stick bread (WOOP) cold water swimming and hunting pianos.
Rolf is a fantastic teacher, kind person and a great laugh. He makes sure that… read more
We spent the time clearing plastic mostly from the fishing industry different islands, stayed in amazing local cabins, made stick bread (WOOP) cold water swimming and hunting pianos.
Rolf is a fantastic teacher, kind person and a great laugh. He makes sure that… read more
19 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ela)
It has been a pleasure to host Ela, and we are overwhelmed by her positive feedback :-)
Ela came to us by a coincident, and it is like it was made to be. She didn't only do a great job cleaning plastics, and carrying really heavy big bags, but also made a lot of great pictures that we could use on our social media profiles.
When our skippers… read more
Ela came to us by a coincident, and it is like it was made to be. She didn't only do a great job cleaning plastics, and carrying really heavy big bags, but also made a lot of great pictures that we could use on our social media profiles.
When our skippers… read more
(Excellent)
15 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ela) pour l'hôte
It's hard to put experience like this into words. I think it is one of the best, most unique, interesting, crazy workaway you can find and I'm a such a lucky woman that I was able to work with you.
Work is not easy at all, first days I was working on a small boat Dori with captain Trond and two other girls, we were picking up the 70-120kg bags… read more
Work is not easy at all, first days I was working on a small boat Dori with captain Trond and two other girls, we were picking up the 70-120kg bags… read more
5 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anne-Kirsti)
We are so happy that Anne-Kirsti chose to stay with us:-)
Her positive approach to every challenge was inspiring and motivating for the team, but she was also asking clever questions and challenging or methods and principals, and thereby taking part in developing our organization.
Anne-Kirsti was the one bringing stickbread into our traditions,… read more
Her positive approach to every challenge was inspiring and motivating for the team, but she was also asking clever questions and challenging or methods and principals, and thereby taking part in developing our organization.
Anne-Kirsti was the one bringing stickbread into our traditions,… read more
(Excellent)
1 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Anne-Kirsti) pour l'hôte
My time at the sailboat with Rolf (the host/skipper) and the other volunteers was amazing. Living on a sailboat truly is an eye-opener for how simple and good life can be, just with what you have there, the nature and the people around you. It is almost impossible not to make friends, and I know I will have friends for life from here.
The… read more
The… read more
28 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)
Marie has joined our operation two times, both in 2018 and 2019, and we really hope she will join us again. She is a fearless stayer, that never gives up, even on the cold and wet days, no matter which task she is given - a true warrior!
On cleanup operations, she was often seen carrying loads twice as big as herself, or sitting in the rotten sea… read more
On cleanup operations, she was often seen carrying loads twice as big as herself, or sitting in the rotten sea… read more
(Excellent)
28 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
Where should I even begin ? I first went there last year during the month of August as my first workaway, only to go back this year in Spring for a few months because I just could not get enough !
Rolf is one of the most genuine person I know. Always busy, he always has a camera in one hand, and he's also really productive and full of ideas, full… read more
Rolf is one of the most genuine person I know. Always busy, he always has a camera in one hand, and he's also really productive and full of ideas, full… read more
21 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cherie)
It was a great pleasure to get to know Cherie, that did an excellent job on board with us. Not only did she handle all practical tasks she was given, but she also initiated activity and motivated the rest of the crew on rainy days, and even entertained us playing piano at a hotel, like a professional.
We got impressed by her skills with… read more
We got impressed by her skills with… read more
(Excellent)
20 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Cherie) pour l'hôte
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had! I sailed with the organisation for two months in the autumn, and was extremely sad to leave. Rolf is an incredibly talented guy, who is happy to teach you anything you want to know. Very safety conscious whilst on board - and a very good cook! You can get involved in producing videos to promote… read more
7 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ian)
Ian has been volunteering with the NGO for 6 months, and he has become a great ambassador for our organization, and for the ocean and the life within it.
He has a great capacity for learning and hunger for new experiences, and attacks any challenge with great courage. His energy and drive for always doing more, has been an inspiration for all of… read more
He has a great capacity for learning and hunger for new experiences, and attacks any challenge with great courage. His energy and drive for always doing more, has been an inspiration for all of… read more
(Excellent)
7 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ian) pour l'hôte
This Workaway host’s profile doesn’t do the excellence of this host justice! This is an experience like no other. You’ll really embrace the ocean and make a difference while being here. I stayed for 6 months and made hundreds of fantastic memories. I remember exploring small charming islands with only a few hundred inhabitants, crazy soaring… read more
10 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sterre)
Sterre stayed with us for more than three months, doing a great job on our boats. Her daily tasks were everything from cleaning the boat, washing dishes, doing navigation and rudder watches and picking beach litter of course.
She is a somewhat quiet person, but still alert and efficient in her work, and we will never forget her, always smiling… read more
She is a somewhat quiet person, but still alert and efficient in her work, and we will never forget her, always smiling… read more
(Excellent)
9 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sterre) pour l'hôte
I stayed more than three months and I had an amazing time. I was a crewmember on two different boats, both with great captains. The first one in the Oslofjord and the second in Helgeland. Both areas were very different, but great in their own way. Norway is a beautiful country and I enjoyed the nature. I was able to make some hikes and that was… read more
13 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ingrid)
Ingrid stayed with us for some weeks and was crew on two different boats during her stay. Even though we had a lot of challenges with bad weather and periods with low activity, Ingrid was always positive and optimistic, and played her role in the team in all possible ways. We hope we will se her again some time, and she will always be welcome in… read more
(Excellent)
12 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ingrid) pour l'hôte
I loved my time here. It was my first workaway experience and I stayed with the organization for 3 weeks :) the first week we were able to sail to 4 different towns along the coast of Norway, and the bonding as a crew that we experienced was incredible. I learned how to pick marine plastics from the beaches, how to sample for micro plastics, and… read more
