Work exchange in United States: Help us open a second house as par...

What you offer

20h

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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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: 2 weeks

The Experience

We're just starting a new project renovating a house in Detroit to be used as a communal living space. We need volunteers with building skills to help us put the finishing touches on this place and make it a welcoming home for long-term guests.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Over 18 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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5 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Developing social awareness
2 Meeting international travelers
2 Practicing English
1 Practicing Spanish
1 Meeting locals

Carlea

United States

The hostel is a homey environment with a strong sense of community. You will meet travelers from across the world, as well as long-term residents of Detroit/Hamtramck. You can get together with the community for spontaneous game nights, movie nights, shared meals, nights out in Detroit, etc. I strongly recommend this hostel if you're looking for a non-judgemental place to learn English, exchange cultures, find meaningful friendships, and a place for personal growth.

almost 2 years ago

Marcel

Brazil

I had the opportunity to interact with other volunteers, the guests. thanks to Katy and Nina. Nina only as a volunteer also opened the opportunity to meet people and exchange cultures

about 2 years ago

Henrique

Brazil

This experience was unique for me!!! congratulations for the organization, the reception was perfect!

about 2 years ago

Katy replied

Thank you Henrique! We were so happy to have you this past month!

Thalles

Brazil

Minha experiencia não foi como esperado, queria ter evoluído e aprendido algo, mostrar meu potencial, mas não ocorreu. A Recepção foi normal, mas o quarto estava totalmente sujo, me apresentou todos os ambientes, tem um fumante la que deixa todo o local com um cheiro forte cigarro com maconha, apesar de ser liberado no país, mas me incomodou muito por estar no ambiente interno do local, não vá se voce tiver alergia, a cozinha precisa organizar as coisas, especial a geladeira. o prédio e antigo e falta um cuidado, não tem pessoas la para conversar, local de rápida passagem apenas, falta gestão.

over 1 year ago

scott replied

We are sorry to see this review. This may be the first time that we had a staff member not really enjoy the experience we had to offer. Thalles only spent one night with us before deciding it was not right for him and leaving. We are sorry it didnt work out!

Gloria Luz

Colombia

Realmente en Hamtramc hacen sentir como en casa Scott es un ser Generoso que necesita de ayuda y compromiso de los voluntarios... .. espero volver y abrzarles nuevamente Gracias por todo a Rich a Alice y sobre todo a Paul que alegraron mi estancia.... e hicieron mis días más maravillosos.... volveré

over 1 year ago

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