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A volunteer who comes and stays with us could benefit both of a cosy, family atmosphere and also plenty of opportunities to get to know the city, the culture, the language and anything else he might be interested in about Belgium. Having lived here for 14 years , I could offer some good advice about visits, cheap market places, day trips etc.
Being a travel and languages enthusiast myself, I think it will be beneficial for both our family and the volunteer to exchange elements of our cultures and to interact not only through scheduled activities with the children but also on the volunteer's free time, which will be valued and highly respected.
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About the experience in: Brussels, Belgium
United States
The boys are sweet, funny, and full of energy, it was fun during play time, however, they were easily angered during their bed time routine often ignoring me completely. I have experience with childcare but perhaps not enough for this position. I spent more time in the hostel which is a 2 hour task cleaning and changing sheets of up to 8 beds, but the shared space means you will be a part of the bedtime routine either way. Overall, Ioanna is a great host and gave many recommendations for things to do, cooked delicious meals, respected the schedule, and her communication was top tier.
3 days ago
About the experience in: Brussels, Belgium
Canada
Ioanna is a very kind and open host. The housekeeping work is very easy and chill. I made good friends and had a lot of time to visit Brussels. The only thing I’d you don’t like kids, this is not for you. They can definitely be a handful sometimes, but if you like kids they can also be great and I got very attach to them by the end. Also you are sleeping in the same room as the kids and the other volunteer so you must be able to communicate your needs well. If you’re fine with that then I would recommend this experience for sure!
18 days ago
Ioanna replied
I confirm, they are a handful and only people with certain experience and patience can handle them 😁
Thank you for your time and dedication,much appreciated,Cheers !
About the experience in: Brussels, Belgium
Brazil
I had a really wonderful experience volunteering. Ioanna is very welcoming and the boys are adorable. It was also a great opportunity to practice English and definitely to become more mentally flexible, as it’s a home where you feel a little piece of the world in everything 💖 thank you for everything!
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Brussels, Belgium
United States
I had a great time during my stay here. The work was fair, mostly in charge of cleaning around the hostel and changing the bedding. In exchange for the few hours of work Volunteers are given a breakfast meal (sometimes even dinner) and a bed in a shared dorm. The location is great to explore Brussels and close to the train station to explore the rest of Belgium. The communication with the host was good and an overall positive experience.
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Brussels, Belgium
Mexico
It was a wonderful experience!! Ioanna is an excellent host, always attentive and making sure you’re comfortable. She cooks delicious food, and as a vegetarian, I had everything I needed. She’s kind, flexible, and really fun!
The kids are adorable and smart; I really enjoyed taking care of them. They already have a routine, so it’s easy to manage and keep them well.
The hostel tasks are clear, simple, and only take a few hours a day, leaving plenty of free time to explore, meet people, and travel.
I also made really good friendship with the other volunteers there. 100% recommended!
3 months ago