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Classificação do anfitrião
100 %
Taxa de resposta
98.4 %
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Detalhes
Descrição
Work along with local volunteers and international volunteers on various projects , explore Detroit and immerse in English.
UPDATE FOR JANUARY 2023: Looking for a house manager. Please let us know if you are interested in this role.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Companhia para idosos
Ensino
Jardinagem
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Travelers will learn all about Detroit, an amazing city.
Native Speakers: interact daily with speakers of other languages and gain some knowledge of other tongues and cultures.
Daily interaction with people from all over the world.
FREE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
TEFL: FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS ONLY. EARN YOUR TEFL CERTIFICATION FOR FREE WHILE STAYING AT OUR HOUSE!
EP CERTIFICATION: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE. FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGE, SHOW OTHERS YOU CAN COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH
HOSPITALITY: GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
We need help with maintaining our facilities
We need help with computers
We need help with social media management and marketing
We need help creating and decorating new living spaces, including moving furniture
We need event planners, licensed drivers, help with our guests.
We help local nonprofit organizations
Special projects (We may bring you here for special projects, depending on your skills). You can also propose a project, but you must be in charge of completing it.
Computer work
Food prep and Cooking
When you contact us, please let us know what you can offer to the project.
Flexibility is a must because our needs are constantly changing.
Please do not contact us if you are not flexible!
Idiomas
Czech: Fluente
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Francês: Fluente
Hindi: Fluente
Italiano: Fluente
Russo: Fluente
Chinês (mandarim): Fluente
Acomodação
There are several options, as we have several volunteer houses.
Where you will be depends on availability when you arrive and how long you are staying and if you are completing a certification program:
*basement apartment with either shared or private room
*house with shared bedroom
*house with private room
*glamping tent
Sometimes you stay with a local family, sometimes with other volunteers, sometimes with our program partners. We try to not have anyone in their house by themselves. Sometimes you will have to move to another house during your stay.
MEALS/FOOD:
Plan to buy and cook your own food. If you cook well and sensibly, you should be able to eat well on 3 usd a day. We get many volunteers and usually have some food supplies others have left behind and we also get food donations.
Community meals are often arranged by volunteers. This depends on the group and if anyone organizes this. This is usually a meal rotation system with everyone contributing ingredients or funds for food, or if someone comes up with a meal based on what is in the house. Sometimes another volunteer simply cooks for others. You are always welcome to start up community meals if you want those to happen.
If you don't have funds for food, and cannot figure out what to cook with existing ingredients, you may also dine at the local community kitchen for meals.
If you help at the local meal distribution, you can get free food each Friday, usually a premade meal and some food to cook with,
There are also places nearby to get free food and free meals if you don't have funds for food.
CLEANING ROTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLEASE EXPECT TO HELP KEEP THE VOLUNTEER HOUSES CLEAN AND TIDY FOR EVERYONE. WE GET MANY PEOPLE COMING AND GOING AND LARGE GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS SOMETIMES, SO IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE HOUSES CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND FOLLOW THE CLEANING ROTATION. IF THE LAST GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS LEFT A MESS YOU MAY HAVE TO CLEAN IT UP.
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ARRIVING TO OUR PLACE:
*Fly into Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), take a bus to downtown, then another bus to the house for about $3 USD.
You can also Uber directly to our place for about $30-40 USD.
We cannot pick you up from the airport, or take you to the airport when you leave.
NOTE: It's best to arrive during the daytime hours, from Monday to Friday if you want to take the buses, as bus service is either nonexistent or slow at night and on the weekend. We recommend you download the UBER or LYFT apps on your phone if you plan to arrive that way.
HOURS: about 15 hours a week, flexible schedule or set schedule, depending on what you are doing. If you are developing a project, you can work at your own pace with regular check ins.
Depending on the time of year, there is usually an interesting mix of people in our houses a mix of internationals from all over the world. We usually also have native speakers in the house to assist non native speakers with English.
Detroit features:
-Dequindre Cut (converted railroad line for biking)
-Belle Isle (Beautiful park on the water, for biking, swimming, fishing and exploring trails)
-Ethnic areas: Mexicantown, Greektown, and Hamtramck
-Midtown-explore the many shops around this cool area
-Museums! Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Motown Museum
-Downtown
-Eastern Market-Highly renowned open air market. Best place to be on a Saturday morning from May to October
-Heidelberg project (large outdoor art installation)
-University life: houses are close to Wayne State University and a short bus or train ride for a day trip to our premier University, the University of Michigan, which is a lively city with museums, shops and restaurants
-SOUL ROLL: weekly group bike ride
-EXPLORATION OF WORLD RELIGIONS
-Helping out local nonprofits
NOTE: YOU MAY USE A BIKE FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BUT MUST LEAVE A 50USD DEPOSIT WHICH IS FULLY REFUNDABLE IF THERE ARE NO DAMAGES/OR YOU HAVE TO AGREE TO FIX ANY DAMAGES.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
The house gets crowded, but we have dedicated office space with fast wifi if you need some peace and quiet.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have a secured spot to park a small camper van
Pode aceitar animais
We accept friendly animals that can stay outdoors.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
15 hours a week
Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 782851341189
Comentário (65)
28/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Théophile)
Theo is a very pleasant, personable young man who everyone in the house loved! Theo is very trustworthy and dependable and was a pleasure to host. Highly recommended to all hosts, you will not be disappointed! Thank you for sharing your culture with all of us!
(Excelente
)
28/01/2023
A big thank you to Karen for her hospitality and kindness!
An incredible time spent here in Detroit for 1 month, where I was able to meet other workawayers from all over the world, Spain, Brazil, Chile, USA, and other French people to name a few. Detroit and especially downtown is a very nice place to go out despite the cold and the wind ahah… read more
An incredible time spent here in Detroit for 1 month, where I was able to meet other workawayers from all over the world, Spain, Brazil, Chile, USA, and other French people to name a few. Detroit and especially downtown is a very nice place to go out despite the cold and the wind ahah… read more
11/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ana)
Ana was a fantastic addition! When she arrived, I knew she was a special person. Having Brazil in the house was so much fun again, and we really appreciated her help on so many things, from participating in our community meals, entertaining everyone with songs, making fun for all, and just being up for all sorts of things. She is a very sociable… read more
(Excelente
)
11/01/2023
I spent two weeks at Karen's place and it was amazing! I was looking for cultural exchange and there was the perfect place. I met really nice people and had the opportunity to spent the Thanksgiving with Karen's family (my first time enjoying this date and it was very nice experience). She is amazing, her family is very nice and there you can make… read more
08/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Carissa)
Carissa is such a sweet woman who just dived right into things at our place, helping the internationals in many ways, participating in events, sharing her culture, the list just goes on and on. She has been a repeat visitor at our place and we are just thrilled she continues to be involved! Excellent volunteer!
(Excelente
)
16/06/2022
Everyone I met from the place was very friendly. My friend and I stayed for two nights and both felt very welcomed. The volunteer house was really well organized, everything we needed was very accessible. Although our stay was short, we had a chance to enjoy a delicious meal of Japanese curry with Karen, her family and friends, along with other… read more
Comentário
Essas classificações são opcionais e foram dadas junto com os comentários dos membros.A classificação média deixada por cada opção é exibida.
Precisão do perfil:
(4.9)
Intercâmbio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicação:
(5.0)
28/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Théophile)
Theo is a very pleasant, personable young man who everyone in the house loved! Theo is very trustworthy and dependable and was a pleasure to host. Highly recommended to all hosts, you will not be disappointed! Thank you for sharing your culture with all of us!
(Excelente
)
28/01/2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Théophile) para o anfitrião
A big thank you to Karen for her hospitality and kindness!
An incredible time spent here in Detroit for 1 month, where I was able to meet other workawayers from all over the world, Spain, Brazil, Chile, USA, and other French people to name a few. Detroit and especially downtown is a very nice place to go out despite the cold and the wind ahah… read more
An incredible time spent here in Detroit for 1 month, where I was able to meet other workawayers from all over the world, Spain, Brazil, Chile, USA, and other French people to name a few. Detroit and especially downtown is a very nice place to go out despite the cold and the wind ahah… read more
11/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ana)
Ana was a fantastic addition! When she arrived, I knew she was a special person. Having Brazil in the house was so much fun again, and we really appreciated her help on so many things, from participating in our community meals, entertaining everyone with songs, making fun for all, and just being up for all sorts of things. She is a very sociable… read more
(Excelente
)
11/01/2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ana) para o anfitrião
I spent two weeks at Karen's place and it was amazing! I was looking for cultural exchange and there was the perfect place. I met really nice people and had the opportunity to spent the Thanksgiving with Karen's family (my first time enjoying this date and it was very nice experience). She is amazing, her family is very nice and there you can make… read more
08/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Carissa)
Carissa is such a sweet woman who just dived right into things at our place, helping the internationals in many ways, participating in events, sharing her culture, the list just goes on and on. She has been a repeat visitor at our place and we are just thrilled she continues to be involved! Excellent volunteer!
(Excelente
)
16/06/2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Carissa) para o anfitrião
Everyone I met from the place was very friendly. My friend and I stayed for two nights and both felt very welcomed. The volunteer house was really well organized, everything we needed was very accessible. Although our stay was short, we had a chance to enjoy a delicious meal of Japanese curry with Karen, her family and friends, along with other… read more
08/01/2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Raúl )
Raul was a long term volunteer so I got to know him very well. He is such a very nice young man and helped out a lot doing all sorts of things, from computer research, cleaning, computer work, fixing things, moving things, cooking, helping with events, and guest relations. He lived in a couple of my houses and had the keys to all of them, so is… read more
(Excelente
)
08/01/2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Raúl ) para o anfitrião
It has been an amazing experience! I have really enjoyed these 3 months that I have been in this project, Karen is a fantastic hostess and her family is very nice, they care a lot about the well-being of the guest. I have met a lot of people throughout these months and Karen has helped me a lot, I am very grateful for everything, it is a 100%… read more
13/12/2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ivy)
Ivy completed many important projects and I was so grateful for her being the native speaker in the house when we were so busy with people here to develop their English skills. It was really great having someone mature in that role and she was very reliable and dependable, helping others develop their English skills, while also working on a wide… read more
(Excelente
)
12/12/2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ivy) para o anfitrião
I stayed here and was hosted by Karen from November 8 - November 21, 2022. It was an amazing experience from start to finish! As an American and fluent speaker of English, I had lots of opportunities to converse with the other members of the house (none of whom were native English speakers, from various countries) and in return for helping them… read more
25/10/2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rebecca)
Becca was very pleasant to host! She was able to self manage all her projects (as the Program Director was out of the country), completed them all to perfection and got along with everyone in the house. It can be very distracting sometimes in the house with so many people coming and going all the time, but she was able to always stay on task and… read more
(Excelente
)
25/10/2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rebecca) para o anfitrião
This is such a cool workaway! I stayed 1.5 weeks here and really enjoyed volunteering in the community, hanging out with the other workawayers, and biking around the city. Karen is very flexible and kind and let me come super last minute and is an excellent host. I actually never met her because she was in a different county doing a workaway… read more
04/10/2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Juan)
Juan is a very personable young man, very helpful and responsible.
Did a phenomenal job when many new guests arrived all of a sudden while I was out of the country.
He is completely bilingual (Spanish/English ) so that was very helpful to the other Spanish speaking guests I had at the same time. I am sure they learned a lot from him since he… read more
Did a phenomenal job when many new guests arrived all of a sudden while I was out of the country.
He is completely bilingual (Spanish/English ) so that was very helpful to the other Spanish speaking guests I had at the same time. I am sure they learned a lot from him since he… read more
(Muito Bom
)
04/10/2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Juan) para o anfitrião
This is an excellent opportunity to know Detroit, Karen and her Family are extremly generous and they make you feel in Home inmidiatly.
I was there for a week but I ask for some days more, and she say yes. And in that short time I have the opportunity to visit dowtown, restaurants, belle island, museums, play basketball with his son, and… read more
I was there for a week but I ask for some days more, and she say yes. And in that short time I have the opportunity to visit dowtown, restaurants, belle island, museums, play basketball with his son, and… read more
13/08/2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Valentin )
A real pleasure to host this Frenchman....always dedicated to his tasks, punctual, courteous, and also super fun to be around too! Val dived right into all social activities and had a good time interacting with everyone. I enjoyed a longggg group bike ride with him one night.
Val also completed a long overdue task to perfection, as well as many… read more
Val also completed a long overdue task to perfection, as well as many… read more
(Excelente
)
12/08/2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Valentin ) para o anfitrião
I had an amazing time in Detroit thanks to Karen! She knows the city very well and proposes to volunteers activities like bike rides, museum tours, helping at a food bank, etc. I met good friends here, and will definitely go back there to say hi if I pass by. The hours are flexible, you can either work in the morning from 10 am to 2 pm or in the… read more
17/10/2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Silverio )
Sil is a highly skilled builder and carpenter and completed alot of useful projects for our volunteer house. He got his tasks done in a professional manner and all were done in a timely fashion, so we can recommend hiring him for your projects!
(Excelente
)
10/10/2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Silverio ) para o anfitrião
My time here was valuable, challenging and interesting. If you're considering visiting Detroit, this is a good place to volunteer at. You can meet cool people from allover and work on a variety of projects. I was able to do a lot of carpentry here and work on earning my TEFL. Definitely can recommend this host if you plan to be in the area.
20/09/2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Manyamkonda)
Manyam came for a week to stay at the volunteer house and was our event planner. Manyam did a great job finding and taking people to activities around town, participating in community meals and cooking amazing things from his country. He was the best event planner and is greatly missed. Overall a great experience. Come back soon!!
(Excelente
)
20/09/2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Manyamkonda) para o anfitrião
I love staying with these guys, I wanted to have a cultural exchange and this is the perfect place. I met the people all over the world.I learned some Spanish and Portuguese from the inmates.
Karen is the best host who take cares of her guests very nicely.She also allowed me to stay in her house while the internet had interruptions at guest… read more
Karen is the best host who take cares of her guests very nicely.She also allowed me to stay in her house while the internet had interruptions at guest… read more
19/09/2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Liat)
Liat was a great volunteer who helped out a lot at our volunteer house, helping with community meals, painting projects and all sorts of things! She also assisted us with coming up with plans for our new volunteer housing. Super nice girl who made the house so fun for all! Highly recommended volunteer.
(Excelente
)
19/09/2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Liat) para o anfitrião
volunteering here was so fun!!! I only stayed for about a week, but I would honestly stay longer if I could. although Karen was away for most of my stay, she still made sure I have everything I needed and helped with any questions I had over the phone. the work was pretty easy, and it's only four hours a day so you have plenty of time to explore… read more
18/02/2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jason) para o anfitrião
Working with Karen was a delight, being that my job started in January; during the winter and Covid-19 months we did not have many international guests. However, I did get the chance to delegate teaching English to some foreign travelers staying with us towards the end. A man from Brazil and a couple from Chile. Karen has many rental bikes for her… read more
14/02/2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christa)
Christa was the best house manager! Christa was my right hand woman for almost 2 months in Detroit and you won't find a person more skilled at managing a coliving house like ours. It was really nice to have someone who knew how to handle problems that invariable arise in this sort of setting, from dealing with difficult people to figuring out what… read more
(Excelente
)
13/02/2021
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christa) para o anfitrião
I was able to volunteer and work with Karen and her organization, through the winter holidays of 2020 into the new year. It was a phenomenal experience. I learned new tech stuff regarding software that I had not worked with before. Karen was patient if I was learning something new for the first time. Sometimes we learned together. I met so many… read more
25/11/2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Moamen)
Mo is the best! He is a very nice man who helped with so many projects important projects around the house during his long term stay spring/summer of 2020. He was house manager, so managed the day to day operations of the house, and we were very busy with alot of visitors so that was alot of work! Aside from directly managing the house, Mo worked… read more
(Excelente
)
25/11/2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Moamen) para o anfitrião
This is a welcoming place with beautiful community in house and museum, i spent three months in there meeting new wonderful people i came as a guest and i left as friend, i will miss the place and the people, the hanging out and staying hours by the lake on the beach, it was great summer with great experiences
18/11/2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Catherine & Paul Allen ) para o anfitrião
Karen has many diverse skills in rehabilitation of old homes, urban renewal, hospitality, working with international students, setting up community projects and business planning—just to name a few. So if you want to learn some new skills come to hip Detroit where you can mingle with like minded people and have fun.
08/11/2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tristan)
Tristan was the best! He is very professional and completed his assigned tasks perfectly, and is a super nice guy and got along with everyone in the house. He was a real pleasure to host and is highly recommended to all hosts. We will see you in Brazil soon!!
(Excelente
)
07/11/2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tristan) para o anfitrião
I had an incredible time during the month that I spent here in Detroit helping out with the website. I felt that the skills that I had to offer were used on meaningful projects, and every day felt like a valuable experience. Outside of my work, I enjoyed the local neighborhood and the surrounding area very much, Detroit is a great place to visit.… read more
10/05/2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Javier)
Javier was the best! Very reliable volunteer who was in both our locations (Detroit and NYC) and did alot to help out at both. I really enjoyed our conversations, and everyone in the house really adored him. Highly, highly recommended to all hosts.
(Excelente
)
10/05/2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Javier) para o anfitrião
It was my second experience as a volunteer. I spend a month in the house. If you are looking for a real cultural exchange in an authentic american city and improve your english this is your place.
28/01/2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maxim) para o anfitrião
I participated in the project with Karen for about 10 days. Thank you very much for accepting me promptly, since I sent an urgent request. Karen allowed me to work in a free schedule, which was very convenient and I managed to go to English courses. there was little work and I had a lot of free time. Karen also provided me with food. I had a bed… read more
02/12/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Louis)
Louis was a real joy to host! He is certainly a young man with a lot of valuable skills and always open to learn new ones. Louis was our house manager in Detroit, so did a variety of tasks and kept the house running so smoothly. I could always depend on Louis to complete his assignments timely and perfectly. He kept the house well maintained,… read more
(Excelente
)
01/12/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Louis) para o anfitrião
This was my first volunteer experience away from home, and so at first I was quite nervous. I didn't know how I should prepare myself or what exactly to expect. But Karen and the many other volunteers and travelers there really helped me feel at home.
The amount of work is very manageable, and I felt the best part of the volunteer experience was… read more
The amount of work is very manageable, and I felt the best part of the volunteer experience was… read more
23/11/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Klara)
Klara was the best volunteer! She was our house manager in Detroit, so did a variety of tasks...housekeeping, making beds, administrative work on the computer (highly skilled at that), special projects as needed.
Klara is a very pleasant girl also, with a sweet disposition and everyone really enjoyed having her around.
Thanks for visiting Klara… read more
Klara is a very pleasant girl also, with a sweet disposition and everyone really enjoyed having her around.
Thanks for visiting Klara… read more
(Excelente
)
22/11/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Klara) para o anfitrião
I stayed here for 3 weeks. It was my first workaway experience and I'm really happy with how well it turned out! I did an array of tasks from computer work to making beds; Karen usually let me know the day before what tasks to do which worked very well for me. She was always very reachable by phone if I ever had questions! The best part of the… read more
14/10/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anna Lena )
Anna was a fantastic volunteer.
In Detroit, much of our work is focused on our house, which is formerly an abandoned building. So ALOT of maintenance and chores are needed to keep everything clean, tidy and safe for our guests. Anna jumped right in on so many tasks. We were in the middle of making many house improvements when she arrived, so she… read more
In Detroit, much of our work is focused on our house, which is formerly an abandoned building. So ALOT of maintenance and chores are needed to keep everything clean, tidy and safe for our guests. Anna jumped right in on so many tasks. We were in the middle of making many house improvements when she arrived, so she… read more
(Excelente
)
14/10/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anna Lena ) para o anfitrião
I spend about three weeks at this workaway in June but it took me so long to write a review because I was and I am still struggling to describe the incredible beauty of the House and Detroit itself. From the second I arrived it felt like I found a space in this international puzzle which couldn’t be more comfortable. The project Karren pulled up a… read more
27/07/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Veronika) para o anfitrião
I stayed at Karen's hostel only one week, but fell in love with those old houses. She supports creative arts, both hostels look really cozy. I met amazing people livin or visiting there :) we were all workin together to maintain the house nice and clean. Among the other tasks i did was cleanin the backyard, some furniture, painting shelves,… read more
21/02/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (César ) para o anfitrião
Hi. My first workaway here was an Amazing experience during two and a half months !
Karen is an Excellent host. She's easygoing person, is really organised, always is available to help you and guide your tasks comfortable. She share your knowledge with me to maked more easy all the tasks in the houses, Also, Karen help me to studied English in the… read more
Karen is an Excellent host. She's easygoing person, is really organised, always is available to help you and guide your tasks comfortable. She share your knowledge with me to maked more easy all the tasks in the houses, Also, Karen help me to studied English in the… read more
20/02/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (César )
Cesar was a fantastic long term volunteer who helped me with tons of projects! He worked on digital marketing, helped with guests, planned and executed house events, gave MANY museum tours, helped market the houses, maintained the houses and did all sorts of tasks! Cesar lived in all of my houses at some point during his stay and he was the… read more
(Excelente
)
24/01/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mattia) para o anfitrião
My stay in Detroit has been great, I have to thank Karen for this. It is always full of guests which is lovely, the work is never boring and I loved the food distribution, it was a good experience and makes you feel good to help other people. Karen is very very nice, even if she is busy she really cares about your stay in the city; always trying… read more
04/01/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mattia)
Mattia from Italy was an awesome volunteer! He is a very pleasant person to work with, and always willing to do projects. He helped me with tons of projects and is very smart and handy, so gave me advice on issues in the house and fixed a very longstanding drainage issue, as well as helped with many carpentry projects, our food distribution… read more
(Excelente
)
06/01/2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah is a fantastic volunteer! Instantly, she stood out among my large group of volunteers as the best of the bunch! She was hardworking, diligent, pleasant to chat with and always took pride in doing a great job! Hannah was the resident native speaker in the house when she volunteered and all the internationals really enjoyed talking to her, as… read more
(Excelente
)
05/01/2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah) para o anfitrião
I had a great time at the house with Karen and the other volunteers! The house has so much history and emotion to it. You can feel the openness from the other volunteers and from the way that it is set up. Each volunteer leaves a bit of themselves when they come and you can truly feel that in the house. I felt the sense of community and… read more
25/11/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alireza)
Ali was a fantastic volunteer! He performed some very useful and helpful tasks, most importantly using his design skills to make an incredible design of new living spaces for us, something on my to do list for so long, so that was much appreciated. Ali also was my very first volunteer from Iran, so I was really excited to host him and learn about… read more
(Excelente
)
22/11/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alireza) para o anfitrião
This was my first Workaway experience and my first time in Detroit. Karen is a great host. She is very nice and helpful. I am really glad that I met her. She knows a lot about Detroit and with the project she has close connections with other international programs in the City that could be very useful to international visitors. Karen knows very… read more
20/11/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Benjamin) para o anfitrião
Karen is a great host, and in general a very sweet woman. She was incredibly welcoming to me, and she knows a lot about Detroit and is a good resource for anyone visiting the city. Her house was in a fine place, a quick ride from downtown, and the bus is literally 2 minutes away on the same block.
As others have said, Detroit is much safer than… read more
As others have said, Detroit is much safer than… read more
19/11/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Benjamin)
Benjamin is a highly skilled web designer who had the task of creating a new website for me. What is created is just perfect. It's great, and has already generated a lot of attention for me so I really appreciate that!! Ben is highly, highly recommended for web design!
I was so impressed with Ben's ability to multitask....he was able to manage… read more
I was so impressed with Ben's ability to multitask....he was able to manage… read more
(Excelente
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10/09/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yuna)
WOW! What a great volunteer!!! She was the best of my late summer crew, and is very missed in the house. Yuna took on a VERY demanding task...building our house museum. What is completed is AMAZING!!! All of the guests to the museum are very impressed with our tiny museum and it's all thanks to Yuna. She worked so very hard on this project...from… read more
(Excelente
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10/09/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yuna) para o anfitrião
I'm really glad that I decided to go here. I was looking for the next workaway place at the last minute, and Karen gave me a reply quickly, so I could go to the house and explore Detroit. I worked for organizing the museum, and that work was soooo fun! People in the house is so international, and so special to me even though I stayed there about 3… read more
06/09/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laure)
Laure was THE top volunteer of summer of 2018! She completed many, many long overdue projects involving house maintenance and grant writing. I also really appreciated her insightful advice when I had issues in the house while away on my own workaway adventures! She just took care of everything in the house, and set my mind at ease so there was no… read more
(Excelente
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05/09/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laure) para o anfitrião
I have the best time ever!!
I had great expectations about Detroit, and I was not disappointed. It is such an awesome city ! But what made my experience even greater is all the cool people I met at the house. We were truly like a family. We had so much fun, I could not hope for more.
This workaway is hard to beat, really. The work is enjoyable,… read more
I had great expectations about Detroit, and I was not disappointed. It is such an awesome city ! But what made my experience even greater is all the cool people I met at the house. We were truly like a family. We had so much fun, I could not hope for more.
This workaway is hard to beat, really. The work is enjoyable,… read more
10/08/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tess)
Tess was a wonderful addition to our English language program. She conducted interesting conversational English classes for the house and left me with some valuable materials to use for the future. She also took the initiative in finding another teacher for us which I really appreciated! Very pleasant personality also and very nice lady. Highly… read more
(Excelente
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09/08/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tess) para o anfitrião
Although I did not actually stay in the hostel, I worked with Karen on several language learning programs. I loved working with Karen and was really interested in all the programs she is involved with. She is extremely passionate about helping her community and making sure her volunteers have the best experience possible.She made sure to give me… read more
27/07/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was a great volunteer! Everyone in the house thought he was a great guy and was so sad he couldn't stay longer! Although he was managed from a distance, he was able to understand all directions and participate in activities in the house, so he is definitely smart and trustworthy. Safe travels Daniel and you are welcome back anytime.
(Excelente
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27/07/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daniel) para o anfitrião
I've only stayed for a few nights as I was passing through Detroit. But if I would've had more time I would've stayed longer. The folks that were living in the house at the time were great company. It didn't take much time to feel cozy there.
I haven't met Karen in person but she was easy to reach at anytime. The neighborhood is cool and even… read more
I haven't met Karen in person but she was easy to reach at anytime. The neighborhood is cool and even… read more
26/07/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (GIANORDOLI)
What a sweetheart of a guy this Frenchman is! He interned for us, working exclusively in our marketing department. Thomas was able to generate much publicity for my venture, and performed his tasks in a professional manner all the time. He worked on so many marketing related tasks: website development, facebook, Instagram... it was just amazing.… read more
(Excelente
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25/07/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (GIANORDOLI) para o anfitrião
My stay there was amazing ! It was a pleasure to help you to publicize your organization and to help in the house.
Everything was perfect during more than one month and I couldn't ask for more. If you want to spend a great time in the amazing Detroit with people from all over the world this is just the place to be.
Karen will do everything to make… read more
Everything was perfect during more than one month and I couldn't ask for more. If you want to spend a great time in the amazing Detroit with people from all over the world this is just the place to be.
Karen will do everything to make… read more
26/07/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Adam)
WOW! Where do I begin about Adam! From the moment he arrived I knew he was a true gem. He helped out immensely with everything, and helped me with just so many projects, including designing and executing some fantastic privacy screens, marketing the house, providing advice about outdoorsy type stuff, working on the website, and most importantly… read more
(Excelente
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25/07/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Adam) para o anfitrião
For my first workaway experience, my time could not have been better.
Karen is a wonderful host who also makes it her mission to ensure you have an incredible time in Detroit. What can I say, I love Detroit. I miss the city and all the dear international friends I made during my brief 2-3 week stay before I went on to travel the east coast cities… read more
Karen is a wonderful host who also makes it her mission to ensure you have an incredible time in Detroit. What can I say, I love Detroit. I miss the city and all the dear international friends I made during my brief 2-3 week stay before I went on to travel the east coast cities… read more
28/06/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Bernat)
Bernat was my first arrival of the summer crew. He is an incredible volunteer, who completed SO many important projects, it's hard to remember them all! He is an amazing person and very personable. He gave me a really great ideas about our basement gym by setting up a TRX station in the basement and demonstrating how to use it, and it was really… read more
(Excelente
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28/06/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Bernat) para o anfitrião
Going to the house was one of the nest decisions I’ve ever taken. Detroit is an amazing city to lots of thins to discover and I assure you won’t be bored. And this is an amazing place to know people from all over the world with Karen always trying to help you to make your stay better. I miss the place so bad! Thanks Karen for all your amazing work!
28/05/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Coline)
Well it will be hard to find a better volunteer than Coline!! From the moment she arrived she stood out...as trustworthy, honest, reliable, and extremely smart. I knew I could always count on her to complete all tasks perfectly. She is diligent, hardworking, friendly, patient, extremely reliable, sociable, intelligent... just PERFECT! She cooked… read more
(Excelente
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28/05/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Coline) para o anfitrião
This was my first workaday experience but I’m pretty sure it will be the best one I will do …
Karen is an amazing host, so kind and funny (she is a great Karaoke singer, be ready!!!!) she does her best to organize perfectly everything, the work, the life in the house, providing bikes, plenty of advices, activities ! She also introduced us to so… read more
Karen is an amazing host, so kind and funny (she is a great Karaoke singer, be ready!!!!) she does her best to organize perfectly everything, the work, the life in the house, providing bikes, plenty of advices, activities ! She also introduced us to so… read more
21/05/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a fantastic volunteer. I was very impressed with his strong work ethic and ability to get along with everyone in the house. He completed several long overdue projects, painting our dorm room, and starting a lawn. He completed many other tasks as well and was an amazing in our fall cleanup! He was an outstanding tour guide for new guests… read more
(Excelente
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21/05/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Colin) para o anfitrião
This was my first workaway experience and it will be hard to top ! It is a haven for travelers where everyone feels at home. I got to meet some great people from all around the world during my month stay and I really enjoyed working on this project. The bikes provided are a big plus, they allow the volunteers to be really independent and to reach… read more
09/05/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Karina & Dmitry)
Oh...where do I begin with Karina and Dmi?? It's so sad for me to write this review, because I am realizing this amazing couple is no longer in my house...
Karina: Such a sweetheart. Amazing woman. Karina took care of my home as if it were her own and accomplished so many other tasks for me, from assisting me greatly with my accommodations,… read more
Karina: Such a sweetheart. Amazing woman. Karina took care of my home as if it were her own and accomplished so many other tasks for me, from assisting me greatly with my accommodations,… read more
(Excelente
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08/05/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Karina & Dmitry) para o anfitrião
This workaway was THE best ever. Here we found our second home. We stayed with Karen for 3 months and they were just exceptional. We experienced a real life there, we met and connected with so many incredible people and we will see them again for sure. Karen is one the most amazing, generous, caring and funny people on Earth. She is a diamond we… read more
07/05/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alex)
Alex was one of my favorites of my spring volunteer group. I was so excited to finally host someone from Italy. Alex has such a pleasant personality and is so willing to do any task assigned. He was in charge of grounds maintenance and did an excellent job making sure everything around the houses were nice and clean. He also completed SO many… read more
(Excelente
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07/05/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alex) para o anfitrião
This was just the best thing that I've done in my life, I've met so much people, and I'll forever remember some of them.
The house is really cool, and living only between us was awesome, I've made a lot of experience and learned many things.
I totally recommend it, it's just awesome.
The house is really cool, and living only between us was awesome, I've made a lot of experience and learned many things.
I totally recommend it, it's just awesome.
18/04/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lison)
Lison is an incredible young woman. Despite some unfortunate experiences while traveling (which I verified where no fault of her own), she was able to move forward and continue to have fun in the USA!
I brought Lison to my place to create artwork and she completed a fabulous mural in our dorm room. I have no doubt this woman will be famous one… read more
I brought Lison to my place to create artwork and she completed a fabulous mural in our dorm room. I have no doubt this woman will be famous one… read more
(Excelente
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18/04/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lison) para o anfitrião
Karen is the most adorable host you could have. She's doing her best to make your experience in Detroit unforgettable, and your staying in the house confortable.
Although I heard a lot of people before I came here that told me Detroit was boring were completely wrong. Detroit is a city with a lot of surprises, several museums and whatever your… read more
Although I heard a lot of people before I came here that told me Detroit was boring were completely wrong. Detroit is a city with a lot of surprises, several museums and whatever your… read more
03/04/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Noah)
Yosh was really fun to have in the house. He was our resident "native speaker" in the fall of 2017 and it was great having him there to assist the foreigners. I received great feedback from him from all my international residents and he was instrumental in helping them take their English to the next level. Also, Yosh helped with a MAJOR… read more
(Excelente
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03/04/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Noah) para o anfitrião
This was easily my favorite workaway experience, there is a nice variety of work and plenty to do with free time. As has already been said in other reviews, Karen goes to great lengths to treat her volunteers well and always has recommendations of things to explore. As far as Detroit's reputation of being dangerous, one can find trouble in any… read more
03/04/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yenni)
Yenni was a delightful woman to host. Very pleasant personality and very diligent in the tasks assigned. One of the few I have invited to return. Highly recommended volunteer!!! Thank you Yenni!!!
(Excelente
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02/04/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yenni) para o anfitrião
I was for a short time here in Detroit, but that does not stopped me to enjoy the warm feeling to being part of the community with the other workawayers - they were very friendly with me all the time specially Dmitry and Koline.
Karen is highly organized on the distribuition the tasks around the house so everything runs smoothly for everybody, I… read more
Karen is highly organized on the distribuition the tasks around the house so everything runs smoothly for everybody, I… read more
18/03/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was an excellent volunteer. She handled all aspects of running the House...from cleaning, cooking, organizing, and house maintenance tasks such as painting and decorating. Marie got along great in the house with everyone, and she was an outstanding addition to the house for the short time she was here. We had a lot in common and I made a new… read more
(Excelente
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17/03/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marie) para o anfitrião
This is my first workaway experience and I am very pleasantly surprised of the organization of all these people who don’t know each other but can live together for a while .Thank you to Karen who accepted me for a short term, just 8 days ! This is an extraordinary women with a lot of courage and energy and plenty of ideas. I really enjoyed my stay… read more
03/03/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Francois)
Francois is the best! He was really the highlight of my fall volunteer program and immediately stood out among all the other volunteers. Francois welcomed guests to the house and his pleasant personality was enjoyed by everyone. I had many, many guests comment on his friendly and welcoming nature. Francois is always willing to do any task and did… read more
(Excelente
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02/03/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Francois) para o anfitrião
I really enjoyed my time and felt right at home while I was there. I met many people (both volunteers and guests) from everywhere and they were all lovely, quirky, and interesting to know in their own way. I had never been to Detroit and I discovered a city rich in history full of friendly people and creative possibilities. If you are interested… read more
23/02/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is an outstanding volunteer. She is such a pleasant person and just a joy to be around. She took over the very daunting task of creating our cookbook, coming up with creative and inspired recipes. This was a project that was on my "to do" list for such a long time and I am so glad Sarah was able to complete it, it's just fantastic. Also… read more
(Excelente
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23/02/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah) para o anfitrião
This was my first ever workaway experience and I wouldn't have wanted to do it anywhere else, I volunteered for 2.5 weeks over Christmas 2017. Firstly, Karen is one of the nicest people you will ever have the chance of meeting. Karen constantly went out of her way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves, along with doing whatever she could… read more
24/01/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zainab)
Zainab was a great addition to our community of internationals! She is a very friendly and pleasant person and kept everything in her area nice and clean. She also helped me figure out some things with decorating in the house and gave helpful suggestions on things I needed in the house to make it better for future residents. Zainab was able to get… read more
(Excelente
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24/01/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zainab) para o anfitrião
This is a great place to voluneer! There are a variety of projects to do, such as helping with guests who rent rooms, cooking community meals, cleaning, organizing, social media, planning, decorating, making new rooms, etc. If you want to volunteer, Karen will usually let you and find something for you to do. This was a great place to visit and… read more
13/01/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (YUYING)
Yuying is such a wonderful young woman! She is very smart and a quick learner. She gave me much insight about running my business and a lot of helpful tips about my concept and making it better. Yuying is really fun to chat with and my family also enjoyed her company when we all explored the city together. I was especially grateful that she spent… read more
(Excelente
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13/01/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (YUYING) para o anfitrião
Karen is a such amazing host! She is running the House in Detroit, conducts lots of programs, such as Summer Camp, English Class, and room-rent. She welcome people all over the world and she is happy to share all experience with volunteers.
No matter who you are, Karen always can find your strength quickly, and give you relevant work. We cleaned… read more
No matter who you are, Karen always can find your strength quickly, and give you relevant work. We cleaned… read more
11/01/2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Leonardo)
Leonardo is the BEST! He is truly amazing and helped me out so very much, and completed so many tasks here to take it to the next level. He is a highly skilled carpenter who not only executed detailed projects but offered many fantastic suggestions on designing the house. He also taught others in the house skills, so he is an excellent manager of… read more
(Excelente
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10/01/2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Leonardo) para o anfitrião
I must truly say that the time I spend in Detroit and at this place was awesome. Firstly, I would like to thank Ms. Karen to have welcome me so warmly and given me the opportunity to improve my english skills studying at a good school in the city.
She also introduced me to many interesting people who only added knowledge into my short staying… read more
She also introduced me to many interesting people who only added knowledge into my short staying… read more
11/12/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fouad)
Fouad is one of my favorite people, he is such a sweetheart! He completed all tasks perfectly and got along great with everyone in the house. He was always ready to do anything to help at the house, and was always ready to do fun activities around Detroit too. Fouad did so much to improve the house. I nearly cried when he left and everyone is… read more
(Excelente
)
11/12/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fouad) para o anfitrião
This was my first Workaway and it was impossible to be better.Karen is amazing person and so nice.She help me enrollment english classes (teachers are excellent!) And I had been helping paint, clean and others things in the afternoon, and I had free time at night and weekends.Karen encouraged to visit museums, arts and cultural programs.I miss… read more
16/11/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gliceria & Nestor)
WOW!! This couple has set a really high bar for future volunteers.
What a fabulous couple! I can't even begin to describe how great Gigi and Nestor are. Hardworking, energetic, pleasant and able to do a lot of different tasks. Every one in the house was just about begging them to stay and nearly cried when they had to go! The house is not quite… read more
What a fabulous couple! I can't even begin to describe how great Gigi and Nestor are. Hardworking, energetic, pleasant and able to do a lot of different tasks. Every one in the house was just about begging them to stay and nearly cried when they had to go! The house is not quite… read more
(Excelente
)
09/11/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lee)
Juyoung was a great workaway! He was my first summer workaway of 2017 so we spend a lot of time together, as it was just me and him for a month, working on the house. He helped me a great deal preparing for the arrival of others, acclimating others to my place, painting, decorating, everything! Juyoung is a very pleasant guy and we had many long… read more
(Excelente
)
06/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lee) para o anfitrião
I still can't imagine it's time to leave a reivew. Over the last three months, time flew like an arrow. I had wonderful experiences in the last three months in detroit. I was so lucky to meet Karen in detroit. Thanks to Karen i could improve my English, i could meet nice friends all around world. When i was sick, she really helped me so i could… read more
07/11/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gabriel Michelson)
Gabriel was a fantastic volunteer. He completed some long overdue carpentry projects, and painted a rear staircase and bathroom, so its much improved for my guests at the hostel. He also gave me new ideas about spaces in the hostel and set up a workout area which was great. I really enjoyed our conversations about business related concepts… read more
(Excelente
)
31/10/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (George)
I was so sad to see George leave! He is such a sweet guy...very quiet and reserved and just such a pleasant person to be around. George is a really hard worker, and I was really impressed with ability to manage so many tasks...he will definitely go very far in life and I no doubt he will be very successful one day. He entertained my guests with… read more
(Excelente
)
31/10/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (CLEMENT & MARION)
Marion is a real sweetheart! She is so pleasant, and did wonderful tasks at my hostel and keep operations running smoothly. She is a very hard worker and would be a great addition to any host's project. She organized my workroom, decorated a bathroom, cleaned up around the hostel, and made sure things were tidy and made community meals. Everyone… read more
(Excelente
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20/09/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Takuma)
Takuma was a very pleasant person. I did not get to spend much time with him, but he did educate me about the new Detroit bike system, which I really appreciated. He also helped keep the house clean while I was out of the country on my own workaway adventure. Thank you Takuma, you are welcome back anytime!
(Excelente
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20/09/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Corentin)
Where do I start about Coco? Coco was an AMAZING volunteer! He could do chores no one else could so had a pretty hard summer, because he was my "go to" guy all summer. If something needed to be done, Coco was the first person I asked and I knew I could rely on him to get the job done. Coco installed things, painted, took care of the lawn, showed… read more
(Excelente
)
07/09/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Masahiro)
Masa is a very pleasant person. I did not get to spend too much time with him, but when I did, we always had fun. He assisted with marketing and helped keep things clean and tidy when I was away on my own workaway adventure. Thank you Masa and you are welcome back anytime!
(Excelente
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06/09/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Masahiro) para o anfitrião
Karen gave me a lot of opportunities to explore Detroit and to make connections with people from both local neighborhood and different countries even though She was away in the half period of my stay because she is also workawayer.
04/09/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fabien)
What a sweetheart of a guy Fabien is! Fabien is very laid back and has a gentle quiet nature I just loved. He took bad news in stride, which really impressed me. He was a great volunteer and so pleasant to be around. Fabien was a very meticulous volunteer. He painted my private office space, which was a MAJOR undertaking and no easy task. Fab did… read more
(Excelente
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03/09/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fabien) para o anfitrião
Karen was such a great host! She is like superwoman trying to do so many things at the same time Aha! So it's always in movement especially in the house/houses!
I spend a little bit more than 2 months in Detroit and It was amazing! I met a lot of people from all around the world, shared experiences, meals, activities..with them like a creation… read more
I spend a little bit more than 2 months in Detroit and It was amazing! I met a lot of people from all around the world, shared experiences, meals, activities..with them like a creation… read more
23/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sooz & Nathan) para o anfitrião
Karen is an incredibly generous and energetic person, and what she is creating is truly inspiring. She looked after us so kindly, and makes everyone feel welcome. She is a passionate Detroiter and really wants everyone to have a great time in her city. She always has a suggestion for a concert/festival/market/something to visit!
Our tasks during… read more
Our tasks during… read more
19/08/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sooz & Nathan)
Nathan and Sooz were a joy to host! Nathan, a trained chef, was our resident cook much of the time. He planned an extensive menu for our English camp, and made community dinners . Nathan also made many helpful suggestions about running a professional kitchen.
Sooz did SO many tasks to keep everything smoothly running. She is very adept at… read more
Sooz did SO many tasks to keep everything smoothly running. She is very adept at… read more
(Excelente
)
19/08/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kaito)
Kaito was no problem at all. I didn't get a chance to spend much time with him, but he was always pleasant in our interactions and completed all of his tasks. He was very thorough in cleaning up a very messy basement and I was really grateful for that! Thank you Kaito and you are welcome back anytime!
(Excelente
)
19/08/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nicolle)
Nicolle was a delight to" host! She is VERY sociable, so our personalities are quite similar and we had some fun times together and had many long discussions about all sorts of things. Nicolle made me laugh all the time! She has some really interesting ideas, and I was really impressed with all she had accomplished at such a young age. Nicolle… read more
(Excelente
)
18/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nicolle) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Karen for 3 weeks and I couldn't have chosen a better place for my workaway experience. They made me feel very at home .
The house gets more and more beautiful every day, and it's so fun to be a part of that.
There's always more to be done, and there are so many different things to do you'll never get bore in Detroit .
Karen is… read more
The house gets more and more beautiful every day, and it's so fun to be a part of that.
There's always more to be done, and there are so many different things to do you'll never get bore in Detroit .
Karen is… read more
15/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alice & Matthew) para o anfitrião
We had an amazing time here. Are role was mainly involved with English classes. We would make plans to conduct conversational English activities. We were lucky enough to be in Detroit during the first English camp which was a great experience as well. Karen is very accomodating and keen for you to see as much as you can in Detroit. The location is… read more
07/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Toshiki) para o anfitrião
It was so amazing staying!! Karen was very good! She always takes care of us well, and also the neighbors were great!
They sometimes invite us to some ivents and take us to the downtown. Every week, there are Englsh classes, so this workaway is really good for people who want to learn English!
They sometimes invite us to some ivents and take us to the downtown. Every week, there are Englsh classes, so this workaway is really good for people who want to learn English!
30/07/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Toshiki)
Toshiki was a great volunteer. He worked so hard on various projects. Most importantly, he helped me a great deal in developing the English program at the house by taking tests, giving feedback on curriculum and giving advice. I appreciated our MANY conversations on aspects of English instruction, which was really helpful for me. Thank you so much… read more
(Excelente
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02/08/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tram) para o anfitrião
Karen is an amazing, thoughtful, optimistic and inspired person! She is always full of energy to do thousands of activities at the same time! Karen also takes care of everyone in the house and tries to make our stay so comfortable and meaningful. She took us to English class, to her house's party, to some interesting tourist attractions in… read more
30/07/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tram)
So sad to see this volunteer leave! Tram was a great addition to our community of internationals. She planned our international dinner and other events, assisted with marketing, cooked our community meals, and just was an outstanding addition to our family . The house is not quite the same without her wonderful smiling face. Everyone was quite… read more
(Excelente
)
13/06/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was a fabulous workaway! She helped me very much and I am so grateful! She helped me decorate my House, by moving in LOTS of furniture, making beds, and giving helpful tips on arranging things in the House. Laura was just was a wonderful addition to the group. Laura and I had a lot of common interests, including ZUMBA! Since we are both… read more
(Excelente
)
13/06/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
I'm so grateful to have found Karen on here! She's a great host, I spent two weeks with her and she treated me so well! She really cares about her workawayers and wants them to feel comfortable and at home.
She also always tries to show us the endless possibilities that this city has to offer and comes up with 100+ ideas for activities, things… read more
She also always tries to show us the endless possibilities that this city has to offer and comes up with 100+ ideas for activities, things… read more
13/04/2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Vagner)
Vagner was a long term volunteer for me, staying 5 months in the home I rehabbed in 2016. Since he stayed so long and we spent a lot of time together, I got to know him very well.
Vagner is absolutely the best volunteer any host could hope for! He is a brilliant person and could handle any task I gave him. In fact, he did most things much better… read more
Vagner is absolutely the best volunteer any host could hope for! He is a brilliant person and could handle any task I gave him. In fact, he did most things much better… read more
(Excelente
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07/04/2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Vagner) para o anfitrião
Detroit is an awesome city where you can find everything: beautiful places to visit and amazing people. Instead, most people think Detroit is a safe city. You can bike anywhere you want. My house is close to downtown where there are good activities to do. Also, the house is close to Belle Isle, an amazing park.
Work with Karen is easy. She… read more
Work with Karen is easy. She… read more
23/11/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sean)
Sean is a great worker. He is a very talented and creative artist and painted an awesome mural of Belle Isle for my house in Pingree Park. Many people have already commented on the mural and I had a recent guest who was stunned by his work. Sean will be a very successful artist one day I am certain so I am very fortunate to have his work in my… read more
(Excelente
)
21/11/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sean) para o anfitrião
Karen was literally the coolest. She cares so much about Detroit and knows basically everything about it, or as much as one can know about Detroit because it is constantly changing! She was super accommodating and it felt like I was home the whole time I stayed there. I painted a mural for Karen. She brought me around the city and showed me… read more
20/09/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Simon) para o anfitrião
Thank you so much Karen! You have been my first experience as a workawayer, and it was great! Thanks for your kindness, for all your advises and cues about Detroit, for the stay in your backyard and for the delicious pancakes! I wish you all the best with your great project!!
17/09/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Simon)
Simon is the best! Very pleasant and interesting person who arrived as a last minute worker in the most beautiful teardrop camper he built himself. He gave me many suggestions and tips on how to fix some issues in my house, showed me how the table saw works, and employed his fabulous carpentry skills to fix a badly deteriorated wall in the… read more
(Excelente
)
04/09/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yuka) para o anfitrião
Karen is the best. She is very welcoming, kind, and funny. Also she is the one of the most positive people I've ever met. I was inspired by her when I had something bad. I had no idea about Detroit, but she recommended me to go to some nice places, and I explored to Detroit by her bike. I enjoyed Yoga for the first time because she is the teacher… read more
03/09/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yuka)
Yuka is simply AMAZING! Very very smart and was able to accomplish many tasks in the house. Very detailed with cleaning and painting, open to suggestion and a very reliable worker. Very pleasant to be around! My family loved her!
Highly recommended worker!
Highly recommended worker!
(Excelente
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19/07/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alvaro)
Alvaro is an excellent worker! Also very pleasant to be around and got along with everyone in the house. Avarol is very smart and an extremely quick learner. He painted my entire porch (no simple task, considering all the scraping needed), did much plaster/drywall repair, helped unload and carry items, laid floor tile, cleaned, and just… read more
(Excelente
)
15/07/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alvaro) para o anfitrião
From my 3 Workaway experiences, this has been the best without a doubt. Karen(the host) and the city of Detroit are the reasons why.
About Karen: She has done everything possible to make me feel like home. Providing a wide variety of food every day(except Sat-Sun, although you still have food in the fridge), doing my laundry, giving me lots of… read more
About Karen: She has done everything possible to make me feel like home. Providing a wide variety of food every day(except Sat-Sun, although you still have food in the fridge), doing my laundry, giving me lots of… read more
19/07/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Michelle) para o anfitrião
Really enjoyed my stay and work in Detroit!
Detroit is a super interesting, upcoming city. It's not always clean, but I never felt unsafe there.
Concerning the help: the description on workaway is perfectly realistic.
I was living in the house that we were renovating, as it is already clean and nicely decorated, so I felt very comfortable.
The… read more
Detroit is a super interesting, upcoming city. It's not always clean, but I never felt unsafe there.
Concerning the help: the description on workaway is perfectly realistic.
I was living in the house that we were renovating, as it is already clean and nicely decorated, so I felt very comfortable.
The… read more
03/07/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Michelle)
Excellent worker. Painted, cleaned, and did tile work and drywall repair to perfection. Pleasant to deal with. Bravely dealt with unexpected insect invasion! This is a woman to watch in her 30s. Watch out world!!!
Thank you Michelle for all your help!
Thank you Michelle for all your help!
(Excelente
)
14/07/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Gabrièle)
Gabriele is an amazing young woman. She is very hard-working, smart and easy to get along with. She made working in the house very pleasant and worked very well with my other workawayers. She is a very quick learner also. She did drywall repair, painted an amazing number of rooms for me, helped me cart things in and out of the house, cleaned… read more
(Excelente
)
14/07/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Gabrièle) para o anfitrião
First, Karen is absolutely adorable. She takes care of me as one of her own kids. She makes everything comfortable and cozy for us. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She bought medicine for me when I needed it because of skin reactions. She has taught me a beautiful life lesson on how to be happy: work hard and give as much love… read more
17/06/2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ryosuke)
Ryosuke is an awesome worker! He is extremely smart so able to learn quickly and figure out the best way to do things. He figured out things I could not so I was very grateful for him! He tiled my bathroom shower, painted lots of walls, laid my kitchen and bathroom floors, did plaster repair, helped me moved lots of furniture, cleaned and just… read more
(Excelente
)
17/06/2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ryosuke) para o anfitrião
It's a great time to stay with Karen in this cool city, Detroit!!
First of all, I feel that Detroit is much safer city than people think. At least the place I stayed is very safe place and there are friendly and reliable neighborhoods too!
About help required: I get task lists what I do everyday from Karen, so if you work hard you can finish your… read more
First of all, I feel that Detroit is much safer city than people think. At least the place I stayed is very safe place and there are friendly and reliable neighborhoods too!
About help required: I get task lists what I do everyday from Karen, so if you work hard you can finish your… read more
