Help me build the first ever wikihouse eco boat in central London

United States

5

One of the more eclectic stays I've had over the past 4 months. the boat is cozy and located in a very nice part of London. Easy access to mass transit and local attractions. Ben is a great guy and provides an eclectic lifestyle and fun work environment. I was able to meet some of the locals in the area and spent my free time traveling all around London.

over 1 year ago

Puerto Rico

5

It was a truly amazing and pleasant experience. Ben is a great guy to learn/ be around, easy going over all. Very thoughtful and witty , enjoyed our conversations together. Beautiful port area with a great view of downtown London. Highly recommended and will definitely do it again! Thanks so Ben! It's been an honor.

almost 2 years ago

Poland

4

It was an eclectic, fun, sometimes hectic and challenging and sometimes very rewarding experience. As a person looking for design/architecture volunteering opportunities, I enjoyed seeing the timber structure coming together, collaborating with others and working in the open air. The schedule and assigned tasks were frequently unclear and not really thought through and/or kept changing, which required a certain amount of patience, flexibility and efforts at clear communication. We didn't eat meals together- me and the other volunteers bought our own food and had a working kitchen to cook in.

about 1 year ago

Colombia

4

It's a different experience, living on a boat is something unique, zero privacy, the bed is literally in the kitchen, in some situations you have to work more hours during the day, if you don't have a problem with this, you'll be fine. I hardly shared with Ben but he's a very kind person, sometimes he invites you to dinner with his friends on the other boats.

over 1 year ago

Brazil

2

Ben is a good guy but he doesn't have the structure to receive volunteers. I was amazed about going to have a experience in a boat but wasn't not even close to what I imagined. No toilet, no shower, no place to laundry properly to runaway the weather of London and no bike to use. If those things were better…. Probably would be a good experience… the place needs to be more welcoming… clean, organize… so the volunteer can work properly! Everything is a lesson… so actually I am also grateful even leaving earlier.

over 1 year ago

United States

2

Winter in London Not great communication Lots of wasted time

almost 2 years ago

Argentina

5

Great experience so far! Ben is amazing he treats you like a friend and he's always down for a good meal together. The neighbours are great too, you can always find someone to talk to and the accessibility to public transport is right on point. We're DIY building here so expect a bit of physical work but you'll always have lots of free time to use as you want :)

over 2 years ago

Colombia

5

Was a amazing experience in the boat the place it's beautiful the host was very kind and excellent person

over 2 years ago

Mexico

5

Great experience, beautiful and quiet place to be in a very good location, the host-volunteer connection was great!

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

Working and living on a boat was an incredible experience, thank you BEN for the way you welcomed us in your floating home, from the first moment you made us feel welcome and comfortable in your personal space, you not only gave us the opportunity to work and try English tea but also gave us the opportunity to meet a great host, chef and friend. He was always aware of our needs. The location is perfect to get to know London in your free time, working hours were respected and we did some tasks like removing the floor and cleaning because the boat was flooded, so we helped him rebuild

over 2 years ago

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