Immersion in Finnish Culture volunteering in Helsinki, Finland

Spain

5

Definitely an experience to repeat. Jutta and Peik are very nice and friendly people, we were very comfortable at all times and it was great to get to know the local life the home, they really make you feel at home. The work is very flexible, which gives you time to visit, rest and have a good time with them as well. Kiitos for all!!🥰🥰

4 months ago

Spain

5

Jutta and Peik are exceptional hosts! From the very first moment they made us feel at home, offering us a comfortable and cozy space. They are incredibly kind and flexible, always willing to adapt to our needs. We shared fun moments, from escapades in nature with their beautiful dog to the opportunity to try typical Finnish dishes. Undoubtedly, a wonderful experience that I would repeat without hesitation and recommend to anyone.😊

4 months ago

Germany

3

Our stay with Jutta and Peik provided many valuable experiences. We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, learned about the culture, and appreciated the collaboration. In the beginning, we felt welcomed and were excited about the tasks. Over time, we encountered some challenges with communication, as instructions were sometimes unclear or came quite late, which made it harder to complete our work efficiently. Toward the end of our stay, the atmosphere felt more distant, and we felt less included. We value the experience, clearer communication and openness would enrich future collaborations.

4 months ago

Jutta replied

We're truly sorry your experience didn't meet expectations. We do our best to provide clear instructions at the start of the stay, and strive to maintain daily communication with our volunteers. This however is a two-way street, we expect you to ask questions in case of unclarity. We understand shyness, limited language skills or young age may impact,and out of respect to your comfort we chose not to push you to speak more. However we are genuinely surprised to hear you felt instructions unclear

Germany

3

Our stay with Jutta and Peik had both positive and challenging aspects. We felt welcome at first, enjoyed the beautiful location, and appreciated experiencing a new culture. However, communication was sometimes unclear, and instructions often came too late or were vague, which made the work harder. Towards the end, we felt less welcome, which affected the atmosphere. Still, we're grateful for the experience and believe it could be improved with clearer guidance and a more open approach.

4 months ago

Jutta replied

Thank you for the feedback. We're truly sorry that your volunteering experience didn't meet your expectations. We do our best to provide clear instructions in the start of the stay and maintain daily communication with our volunteers. This however is a two-way street. In future I recommend you to ask questions when something feels unclear, express your concerns to the host during your stay as we're here to help! I also gently recommend spend some time with the host family. Hope you all the best!

Brazil

5

I can only say that the days I spent with Jutta and Peik were great. Both are very welcoming and attentive. I learned a lot from them about Finland, I had good recommendations on places to visit. I learned recipes for delicious and typical Finnish foods.I had full guidance on the work to be carried out and I hope I completed it satisfactorily.My favorite job was raking the autumn leaves that never stopped falling (I'm serious).The days spent there allowed me to get to know the Finnish way of living.I loved discovering glögi. I'll miss it when mine ends.I really felt at home with Jutta and Peik

9 months ago

Brazil

5

It was a great experience. Jutta and Peik are amazing people. They are uplifting happy people who made me fell comfortable, welcomed and respected at all times. The chores for volunteering were fair and flexible, and they kept communication open and clear. The place is beautiful and they also helped a lot with recomendations for visiting places a around Helsinki and even other places. I would have stayed longer if I had the time. It is a great opportunity for growth and exchange. The dogs are sooo well behaved and cute. I loved every part of the staying and volunteering.

10 months ago

Brazil

5

I really appreciated my time volunteering in the house, the hosts were nice and welcoming giving me and my family advice on places we could visit during our trip to finland. The volunteering tasks were all pretty simple and straightforward, most of them being basic chores to take care of the house and the garden. I would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting finland.

10 months ago

Czech Republic

5

Jutta and Peik are great hosts! I spent about 11 days with them and they made me feel welcomed and made sure I enjoyed my stay. They showed me around Helsinki, invited me to a barbeque and other afternoon plans and on top of that they're great cooks! Their dogs are absolutely adorable. The working hours, tasks and days off were very flexible. The tasks were varied, I was helping out around the garden (picking berries, removing weed etc.) or cleaning a bit (vacuuming, mopping etc.), nothing difficult. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely recommend this place to other volunteers 🤗🩷

12 months ago

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