Handyman/girl for upgrading a room

High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 25 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 19 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We're seeking a handy volunteer to assist with painting and simple carpentry tasks for room renovations. Enjoy accommodation, meals, and free time to explore Rijswijk and Den Haag. Punctuality and a positive attitude are key. Join our friendly team and apply on Worldpackers!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 22 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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41 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

25 Meeting international travelers
19 Practicing English
18 Immersing in the local culture
17 Meeting locals
6 Developing social awareness
3 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 12. Responsible consumption and production

Kiara

Peru

It has been a wonderful experience being here. The tasks are simple and the team is always willing to explain things to you so you can always give your best. I have had good volunteer colleagues that I will carry in my heart. Thank you, Dennis, Skirtmante, and Karyna.

3 days ago

Vitor

Brazil

I volunteered at the hostel Hotel in Rijswijk, doing simple tasks like painting and restoring rooms. Faizel was super nice and helpful, and the staff were kind. Rijswijk is a cute city, perfectly located to visit Rotterdam, Den Haag, and Delft. I really enjoyed my stay and loved my first Worldpackers experience. However, if your goal is to practice English or meet people, this might not be ideal, as most spoke Dutch and I was the only volunteer. Maybe the position in the hostel could have given a different vibe :) Thanks, Dennis and Faizel, for this amazing opportunity!

5 months ago

Steven

Costa Rica

It is a very interesting place, I am very happy to have the experience and to be part of the team. It is a stylish and creative place with very interesting common areas. The building is safe and has a good team atmosphere. Cheers the hostel!!

9 months ago

Zara

Ireland

I had the nicest month volunteering here, everyone working was so friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was very delicious😋Getting to help with events with the other volunteers was also very rewarding and a fun way to spend an evening in the hostel, getting to socialise and talk to people travelling from everywhere. Thanks for everything!! Will definitely stop by again whenever I'm in the Netherlands :)

almost 2 years ago

Gerly replied

Thanks a lot for your help the past month Zara! Greatly appreciate you giving a lot of positive fun energy to host events and glad to hear you met a lot of people while staying here :) Best of luck on your studies this year and please feel free to stop by whenever you're back around here! ;)

Andoni

Spain

It's been a great experience for me, The Hague is a great city, and this hostel hosts events everyday, which is a great way to meetnew people. The workload is not that much, except on sundays or holidays you are done pretty quickly. It is true that there is not much space in the rooms for a long term stay though, but thats a minor inconvenience. The bad reviews about extra work seem unfair to me, doing 1 or 2 beds or help to gather the terrace tables while you're doing nothing it's not that much. It may be a hussle sometimes but like I said before the workload is light and you get done early.

about 2 years ago

Gerly replied

Thanks so much Andoni for helping us in the hostel and for choosing to stay with us, you brought in fun vibes! Best of luck on your future endeavors and traveling in Europe! You are already missed, stop by The Netherlands some time again and appreciate you sharing your thoughts ;) We appreciate having had the chance of you being our volunteer!

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